Memory in Death

In Death, Book 22

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Eve Dallas is one tough cop. She's got no problem dealing with a holiday reveler in a red suit who plunges 37 stories and gives new meaning to the term "sidewalk Santa". But when she gets back to the station and Trudy Lombard shows up, it's all Eve can do to hold it together.

Instantly, she's plunged back into the past, to the days when she was a vulnerable, traumatized girl - trapped in foster care with the twisted woman who now sits in front of her, smiling.

Trudy claims she just wanted to see how Eve was doing. But Eve's husband, Roarke, suspects otherwise - and his suspicions prove correct when Trudy arrives at his office demanding money in exchange for keeping the ugly details of his wife's childhood a secret. Barely restraining himself, Roarke shows her the door - and makes it clear that she'd be wise to get out of New York and never bother him or his wife again.

But just a few days later, Trudy's found on the floor of her hotel room, a mess of bruises and blood.

A cop to the core, Eve is determined to solve the case, if only for the sake of Trudy's bereaved son. Unfortunately, Eve is not the only one to have suffered at this woman's hands, and she and Roarke will follow a circuitous, dangerous path to find out who turned this victimizer into a victim.

Crack another case with Eve Dallas.©2006 J. D. Robb (P)2006 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"This is number 22 in a series that still manages to feel fresh." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Ericksen reads the dialog in a punchy style that suits the writing and her pace matches the excitement of the action." ( AudioFile)

Easy story to follow

Some books don’t turn out so well in audio format but this particular book and the series as a whole is great to listen to. There are occasional audio hiccups but for the most part the reading performance is excellent.

I can almost see the characters

Would you listen to Memory in Death again? Why?

Yes. I love the way Susan Ericksen brings these characters to life. Added to the character development genius of J.D. Robb and you almost always can count on a hit.

Good book if you don't ask too much of it

As as a light "girls" book with a bit of mystery thrown in, this is a satisfying novel. Even though we hear about some turmoil experienced by the heroine in her earier life, we never really get the pathos that one becomes accustomed to with, for example a character created by James Lee Burke. The intimate scenes between Eve and her husband are fun and sometimes steamy and also serve to keep the book on the lighter side. As a mysterm it falls short ... so I just decided to take it as it is .. and enjoy it.

Memory in Death

Great storyline, Dallas did well at handling her past when it tried the haunt her present. Excellent narration, I highly recommend this book and series.

Super.

So far, every In Death book narrated by Susan Ericksen fully engaged me - just like the ebooks did. This is no exception. An unfortunate and unwanted "blast from the past" landed in Lt. Eve Dallas' office one late morning. Two days later that person was dead. Lies and twists try to befuddle Eve and crew as they investigate the murder. Dialogue, intriguing and developing relationships with the crew and its members add depth to this intelligently written ongoing series.

Momma Tru

What happens when a monster from your past shows up and demands blackmail money from you and your spouse? Somebody rids you of them by killing her off. Now Lt. Eve Dallas has to stand for the woman who tormented her in her childhood and had the audacity to try and blackmail her. Eve's first foster mother,Trudy Lombard, shows up in New York on a holiday trip with her son and daughter-in-law. Going to visit Trudy and make their positions clear, Eve and Roarke discover the battered body of Trudy in her locked hotel room. Killed while Eve and Roarke were hosting a Christmas party, it's soon revealed that Momma Tru had battered her own body in a further attempt to extort money. Now the question is, who took advantage of that battering and finished Momma Tru off for good. A riveting tales that delves into Eve's past, dredging up memories best left forgotten and revealing the diabolical schemes and doings of Trudy Lombard. Another thrilling adventure into the life of Lt. Eve Dallas, top murder cop in the NYPSD. Well worth the read, J D Robb at her best once again.

Christmas Eve

I am a big fan of the "In Death" series, and this is one of my favorites. Three reasons why:

1. There are no gruesome serial murders; one of my few complaints with this series is that too many of the plots hinge on serial killers. Motivations for the murders here are straightforward.

2. We learn more about Eve's tragic back story and see a new, vulnerable, and totally believable side to her character.

3. We get to attend Eve and Roarke's Christmas gala, and watch amused as the socially challenged Eve helps with the arrangements for "this .... thing .... tonight." ("It's called a party," the patient Roarke responds.)

All in all, a great way for fans of Eve, Roarke, and friends to get into the holiday spirit!

WTF!

This book kept me questioning my sanity from beginning to end. I loved every second of it.

Important character development for Eve.

This book is important for many reasons but mostly because it reveals another formative period from Eve's troubled childhood and how she comes to terms with it when confronted. It also shows how far her character has come, and the underlying decency and courage that have always been there despite the horrors of her past. I think this one of the essential tomes in the series and is always done with an infusion of wonderful romance with Roarke and humor with her cops. Peabody and McNab were adorable in this one.

The Pass Catches Up

Susan Ericksen is a great Narrator. It amazes me how good she is. Another good story!