Narrator is awful

I just could not get through this book because of the terrible Irish accent for one of the main characters. The story is ok and I wanted to stick it out, but life's too short.

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summary justice is served

characters Peabody and Dallas have a terrific relationship and their snappy conversations lightened the gruesome but intriguing plot.

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Solid

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This may be book 42 in the series, but it's the first one I've listened to, (or read), and I was working on the theory that you didn't have to read the other 41 to appreciate the story. That was certainly true, it worked perfectly well as a standalone. It was a solid modern detective murder mystery. I didn't quite get the picture that it's set in 2060. There were a few futuristic references; a tube of pepsi, robot maids, glides, but nothing that made me think, "wow, what an imagination". Don't let that detract from the enjoyment, I have another J D Robb to listen to in my Audible library and I would certainly buy more if they are offered as a daily deal. Not sure I'd use a credit to buy one, but a decent, solid listen

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Can't wait for the next murder!

Another good listen. Eve is getting much softer with age and this story had me moved to tears at times.

An engrossing story that makes you want to listen right to the end without stopping.

A really good inclusion of peripheral characters to make a good story come to life and make you feel like you are in the middle of it.

I loved it and can't wait till the next murder comes along.

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Brilliant characters in this series of books

What did you like most about Brotherhood in Death?

I absolutely adore the Peabody character. The timeline is set mid 21st century but realistic in possible developments, which is good for me since I am no fan of science fiction

What did you like best about this story?

All the books I have listened to in this series have held my attention and this is, I have to say, as much to do with the narrator as the author.

Have you listened to any of Susan Ericksen’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Yes, and this is an exceptional narrator who knows how to convey emotions in the narrative. The reason I love the Peabody character is because her humour comes across brilliantly. Transferring from one character to another, at the same time accent to accent and with emotion is a great skill.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Maverick Lieutenant with a billionaire reformed thief for a husband.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to the next one.

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Mr Mira asks for Eves help

Mr Mira asks for Eves help after his cousin goes missing. A very thrilling nail bitter.

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Intimacy at its best.

This series of books has just been some of the best I have listened to in a long long time. Apart from the captivating story lines that has me sitting in my car once I get home just to get to the end of a chapter. The idiosyncrasies and interactions between all the characters even Galahad the cat is just brilliant. The lieutenant and her husband Roarke is a very strange relationship, but with Galahad and Summerset it puts it all on an even keel. I would like to say if I may that the chapter between Eve and Dennis Mira is some of the best writing or listening I have possibly ever heard. The intimacy and love that was portrayed in that chapter was heart wrenching. I would like to thank J. D. Robb for the text and especially Susan Erickson for the superb characterisation of each individual is the book. There are so many characters to talk about and they all stand out in their own little way. Thank you J. D. Robb and Audible for bringing this series to us.

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Great story but needed to be shorter

I really enjoyed the story-very thought provoking. But way way too long. Ideas and long self analysis constantly repeated...ended up fast forwarding lots.
Narrator fine for a story with American characters...but why choose a narrator who can't do an Irish accent with a major chapter being Irish. Her English accent as bad.

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good again

once again I loved this book I really liked this series and looking forward to reading more

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Another fantastic story

What made the experience of listening to Brotherhood in Death the most enjoyable?

I loved the involvement of Dennis Mira. He's such a lovely character and Eve loves him so much.

What did you like best about this story?

There were lots of little funny moments that made me laugh out loud. I enjoyed that Eve was vulnerable and let it show.

What does Susan Ericksen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

All the voices and individual characters she does bring the people to life and make you love them all.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes it made me laugh and it was sad and poignant.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for the next one. I think I might just start this one over and listen again.

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