An utterly engaging thriller. It had dynamic characters, fantastic plot, just the right amount of "fluff" to keep the story from being dry. My only complaint is that this is part of a series (#58! I had no idea) and so a lot of the relationships are already developed and we miss that part. Also the "futuristic slang" was a grating.

The narration was excellent. One artist did a fantastic job voicing so many characters and bringing them to life. Probably one of the best narrators I have heard.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for my advance copy of this audiobook

Another great Eve Dallas thriller! This time there is not any connection between the victims except for their age. I also liked that some of the smaller characters were featured more often and had a bigger part in the story.

I was really caught up in this storyline since it is something original. I find the main characters are still kept fresh even though this is the 58th(?) book in the series. Crime, murder, romance what else can anyone ask for?

"Random in Death" by J.D. Robb, available in audiobook format, offers a thrilling and suspenseful ride through a futuristic crime thriller, showcasing Robb's trademark blend of mystery, action, and romance.

Random In Death by J.D .Robb
Kaetrin February 6, 2024 4 Comments
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Narrated by Susan Ericksen

Random in Death is book 58 in the In Death series. 58. That’s a pretty amazing feat all in itself. I took a break from the series for a little while (at about book 53 I think) but then came back to it last year and binged the books I’d missed. Now I’m right back into it.

I suppose it’s theoretically possible to start with this book – it does cover a discrete police investigation – but I suspect most of the nuance would be lost. That said, I think one could skip quite a few of the middle books if one was inclined and be just fine with this one.

Eve and Roarke remain happily married and banging regularly; McNab and Peabody are still happy and together; Mavis and Leonardo (with Bella) join the story, as do Charles and Louise and Dr Charlotte Mira – along with more important roles for Nadine Furst and her lover, Jake Kinkade, lead singer from Avenue A – and the rest of the Murder Squad at Cop Central. Knowing who all these people are and watching how they’ve grown throughout the series is half the fun of it.

At an all-ages Avenue A gig, a 16-year-old girl is murdered. Given she dies in Jake Kinkade’s arms, Eve is called in straight away. It quickly becomes clear that the murderer is an incel type and he won’t stop at just one so it’s a race against the clock before more victims end up on Morris’s slab at the morgue.

I’ve always enjoyed how J.D. Robb can make me care about characters quickly and Random in Death is no different in that regard. The family of the murder victim and their devastation got to me straight away.

The In Death series has a romance in it but it is not a romance series as such, not anymore. Now it’s a police procedural set in the near future (with many cool things) with more than a small helping of “slice of life” scenes from Eve and Roarke and their increasingly broad found family. I’ve grown away from police main characters in romance to a large degree but I think that the In Death series is set in the future (albeit only 40 years or so into the future) helps me here; they’re even farther removed from real life.

There’s not a lot more I can say about Susan Eriksen’s narration. She is the voice of the In Death series for me. Even were I to read a book in the series, I would hear her voicing all the characters. It’s a bit of a double-edged sword; she’s so closely associated with In Death for me that I can’t listen to her narrating anything else without thinking of Eve and Roarke and everyone else. On the other hand, she’s just fantastic with this series. She has a large cast of characters of all ages to play with, plenty of accents and the opportunity to grow many of those characters as are they are recurring in the series. She manages to keep all the accents straight as well. Charles and Louise may not appear in all that many books, but when they’re there, their voices are the same from book to book.

Random In Death has an evil criminal, sympathetic victims, an engrossing (if sometimes extremely lucky and possibly quite improbable) investigation and fantastic characters. While it’s not the best entry into the series, it is very solid and is far from my least favourite. Audio is generally my preferred medium for In Death books because Susan Eriksen is so good and this one did not disappoint.

Book content: B
Narration: A

As always J. D. Robb has done it again. This book as well as the whole series is just out of this world. She continually impresses us with Roarke and Eve and their marriage and how the both can make it work and also work together.

As usual the sory line and plot is amazing and just flows. This series and this book is one of my favorites.

This book receives 5 stars.

I had very high hopes for Random in Death by J.D. Robb. I listened to the ARC audio of the book. I did not connect to the narrator which made my experience with the story harder. I did not like the futuristic theme of the book. Unfortunately, this was not my cup of tea.

When it comes to police procedural novels, even those set in the not too distant future, J.D. Robb, has been my go-to author since I read her first book. This was the first time I did enjoy it as an audiobook, however. Susan Ericksen does a commendable job in depicting all the different characters voices, and their own individual traits and characteristics that I, as a reader, always associated with them. I felt that the storyline was relevant to young people, be it IRL or in the future. A typical J. D. book, with plenty of plot twists that also lets the reader, or listener, in this case, visit with past and newer characters, and check on how they are doing in their lives. My next move is to find out which other audiobooks of Ms. Robb, that Susan Ericksen has narrated, and check them out.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this audiobook supplied to me by the publisher through NetGalley.

Book #58. The journey with Lieutenant Eve Dallas continues, and it just gets better and better. This series never disappoints, and this installment is no exception. Eve Dallas is one of my favorite female protagonists. She is tough, loyal, fair, and a survivor.

In this chapter of Eve’s story, she is called to the scene of a teenage girl’s death. It quickly becomes apparent that she was murdered. The scene is a concert venue with a lot of witnesses who didn’t see anything but the concert they were attending. As the investigation progresses, Lieutenant Dallas realizes that there are a lot of pieces to the puzzle, but none of them seem to fit together. It also becomes evident that this crime may be random, and that makes it terrifying.

This story has all of the hallmarks of a great “In Death” novel: Roarke - Eve’s husband, Peabody - her partner, and the amazing cast of characters I have come to love over 58 stories. I’ve said it before and I will say it again - picking up a J.D. Robb book is like spending time with family and good friends. The bonus is the great story and investigation that accompanies it.

This was the first time I had the audiobook version of one of these stories. Susan Ericksen is a terrific narrator! Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this fantastic book! I also purchased a copy because I own the whole series. This latest book is out now. I’m looking forward to my next meeting with Lieutenant Dallas in the fall. If you love thrillers, mysteries, and police procedurals, start this series now. It is amazing!

OMG!! This one, was an addicting listen. The narrator, Susan Ericksen masterfully portrayed the man characters, giving them their unique voice and inflections. It was brilliant!!

This is an addicting crime thriller where Lt. Eve Dallas is fighting against time to catch the culprit before he goes out and picks his next victim from a very deadly toxic mix of substances.. This book kept me on the edge of my seat, and it highlighted the ruthless randomness of each crime committed. This is a must listen for all crime thriller lovers.

JD Robb has created another suspenseful mystery that keeps you intrigued throughout the book. I always enjoy the In Death books and look forward to seeing Dallas and her family and friends. Happy reading!

I love this series and have for a long time so I am super happy I got to review it! I love how J.D. Robb brings all her characters together in the story and how they support and help each other. That being said this unsub - wow fuck him. Incel much? As usual, Dallas saves the day, which I can't get enough of! Can't wait for the next in the series!

Random in Death is the next book in the In Death series and I cannot tell you how much these books give me life!!! I adore this series. I love the characters, I love the mystery, and I adore the narrator.

Random in Death features a type of crime that is truly scary-totally random murder. Trying to figure out who the killer is when there is no connection to the victims is a challenge, even for Eve. Jake Kincaid is back in this edition, along with Nadine, Quilla, and Jamie. Of course, Roarke, Peabody, Feeney, and McNab are there as well too. This was certainly one of those "all hands on deck" crimes.

These characters have so much meaning to me. Its like peeking in on friends or people I know IRL. I'm so attached and invested in this series. If you haven't started it, you simply need to drop all your other reads and grab Naked in Death (book 1). Seriously, I can't say enough great things about the series, and Random in Death just continued the amazing journey.

Susan Ericksen narrates the series and she is simply one of the BEST narrators! She brings this series to life with her voice acting. Simply Brilliant!

I had all but given up on this series. In fact the one prior to this sits on the pile of unread books in my bathroom. J.D.Robb is seriously my favorite author i haven't missed any of her books. This one brought back the love of reading to me.

I love this series. Eve Dallas is an ass-kicking main character. The rest of the characters are wonderful as well. This story was fascinating. I enjoy how J D Robb (aka Nora Roberts) writes these characters and storylines in this series. Susan Ericksen does a wonderful job as the narrator. She gives life to all the characters from Eve's grit to Roake's Irish lit. You can always tell who is talking.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for a copy of this excellent book for review. LT Dallas is back at it, solving murders and taking down the baddie in this newest installment of the In Death series from JD Robb. I have read many of these novels, and many through audiobook, so it was like listening to a story from an old friend. I loved it! Susan Ericksen does an excellent job with the narration, and I appreciate that the pacing, as well as expressiveness, kept me engaged.
What is a struggle for Eve Dallas and team with this case is that the victim seems to be random, thus the title Random in Death. However, with a shoestrings length of evidence and a passion for the victim, Eve puts her everything into taking what she has and solving this case. I loved this one. The familiar characters. The familiar voice. It was a great way to spend some of the snow days we've had, and the ending is as satisfying as the other cases in the In Death series. If you love, Eve Dallas, JD Robb, Susan Ericksen, and the In Death Audiobooks as much as I do, I suggest you run to pick this one up and dive right in! The readings fine!

Random In Death is the 58th novel in J.D. Robb's "Eve Dallas" series.
I just couldn't stop listening!
The author's fast paced story-telling always has me addicted from beginning to end.
This novel has Lt. Eve Dallas and her team rushing to find a killer that picks teenage victims randomly.
I love being in Eve and Roark's world and revisiting all of the characters I have come to love.
Susan Ericksen's narration is always superb!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an arc of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Haven’t read one of these for a while…not sure why?

Lt. Eve Dallas is on the case, and boy does she have her hands full!
She’s called to the scene of a death, where a young girl has died. Initially it was thought to be a wasp sting that caused it, but upon looking a bit closer, they realize, that was not the case.

As more girls are dying , Lt. Dallas needs to figure out who is doing this…and why?? Before another body is found!!

Crazy as I wonder how she comes up with these ideas! Even crazier to think that something like this could really happen…

Thanks to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for an ARC of the audiobook which released on 1/23/24.

#RandomInDeath by #JDRobb and beautifully narrated by #SusanEricksen

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I haven't read an 'In Death' novel in years. This audio was so good. I could jump back into Dallas' life and figure out things I had missed and didn't feel lost on the personal side of her life.

The storyline... had me in tears!!! The narrator did a great job at portraying the emotions of the teenage girls, the rockstar, their parents, and all who were involved in the deaths.

Listening to this made me miss Dallas & Roark and all the characters and I plan on jumping back into the series... maybe start at book 1.

There is something to be said for J.D. Robb / Nora Roberts having written over 50 In Death novels that they can still catch your attention and don't feel repetitive.

As always this author delivers. The unique lingo used is a bit to get used to but the danger and intensity of the storyline is well paced and well written. This was a devious and vicious killer and the twists and turns were a surprise all the way to the end. I do find it a bit hard to fathom a teenager could be this vicious but it does tie up in the end.