Judgment in Death (In Death, No. 11) [Unabridged] [MP3 CD]

J. D. Robb (Author), Susan Ericksen (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 28, 2007

In an uptown strip joint, a cop is found bludgeoned to death. The weapon’s a baseball bat. The motive’s a mystery. It’s a case of serious overkill that pushes Eve Dallas straight into overdrive. Her investigation uncovers a private club that’s more than a hot spot. Purgatory’s a last chance for atonement where everyone is judged. Where your most intimate fate depends on your most intimate sins. And where one cop’s hidden secrets are about to plunge innocent souls into vice-ridden damnation…

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Written under the pen name J.D. Robb, this futuristic mysteryDset in New York City, year 2059Dshowcases veteran writer Nora Roberts's skills at their best. It's as tough, smart, sassy and successful as its heroine, police lieutenant Eve Dallas. The story opens in the upscale nightclub Purgatory, where Dallas discovers the brutally slain body of a fellow officer; another cop is murdered soon thereafter. Both men, it appears, were on the take, and both were connected to elusive criminal Max Ricker. Dallas's investigation, which exposes crime and police corruption, puts both her reputation and life in danger. To make matters worse, Purgatory is owned by her own millionaire husband, RoarkeDa business associate of Ricker's before turning legitimateDand the overlap of professional and personal lives adds extra fireworks to an already tempestuous marriage. Robb's plotting is precise and fast paced, creating a satisfying mystery full of lively, credible twists. Secondary charactersDa troubled female police captain, an Internal Affairs cop with a leftover crush on DallasDare as well-drawn as Dallas herself, a tough but endearing 21st-century woman. Sexy, surprising and often funny power struggles between Dallas and Roarke are the tasty icing on this extremely well-made fictional "cake," which is just the right confection for lazy late-summer reading. (Sept.)
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From Library Journal

The latest in Robb's (a.k.a. Nora Roberts) Eve Dallas series, this fast-paced mystery takes our tough-minded, insightful homicide lieutenant into the hellish world of "illegals" and crime as she investigates the vicious murder of a cop in a sleazy New York nightclub appropriately named Purgatory and owned, not surprisingly, by Eve's tycoon husband, who owns just about everything around. But things take a twisted and unexpectedly personal turn as Eve starts digging and more bodies show up, and soon she finds herself in the killer's sights as well. A law-flouting criminal kingpin with a personal vendetta who deals in illegals, a crazed cop on a murderous mission, and a pair of perfectly matched protagonists propel this fast-paced, gritty, often violent story, which provides what few romantic suspense novels canDan exquisite blend of electric sensuality, hard-core suspense, and soulwarming romance that continually brings fans back for more. Robb (Witness in Death) is a member of the RWA Hall of Fame and lives in Keedysville, MD.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• MP3 CD
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio; Unabridged library edition (May 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423317327
• ISBN-13: 978-1423317326
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,042,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J.D. Robb is the pseudonym for a number-one New York Times-bestselling author of more than 170 novels, including the futuristic suspense In Death series. There are more than 300 million copies of her books in print.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to a remarkable series!, October 28, 2001

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"intentaccess" (Boca Raton, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Judgment in Death (Mass Market Paperback)

Judgment in Death begins when a murder is committed in a high-class strip club. Which Roarke owns. The victim is an off-duty detective who was working part time as a bartender in the club.

Eve is on the case and she isn't becoming popular with her fellow cops during the investigation. The game plan used in the book of finding the killer is unique. There's a really nasty man that you will love to hate.

Eve and Roarke's relationship just keeps you on your toes. Eve is developing as a character with more depth, softness and humor. JD Robb's greatest strength lies in dialogue and character development with each book, you get just the right amount of new insight into Eve, Roarke and the secondary characters. Even with Eve's softening up she still has plenty of attitude and is always ready to kick some butt.

A great read and a terrific addition to this very entertaining series. Start from the beginning if you haven't yet but this book is the best one so far!

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER WINNER FROM JD ROBB, September 18, 2000

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Janet "cjbookreader" (HASLET, TX, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Judgment in Death (Mass Market Paperback)

I am constantly amazed at this quality series produced by JD Robb (aka Nora Roberts). The story is unique, witty & hooks you after the 1st page! This series is a shining example of a fantastic and unique story that should never end!!!

This edition of Lt. Eve Dallas does not disappoint the "In Death" fans! In my humble opinion its probably one of the best in the series (the original Naked in Death being the best).

WOW - there is a lot of steamy action between Eve & Roarke (again) but the story has a great plot, in depth characters & great interaction between them.

Eve has to track a killer that ultimately leads her into the seedy underworld. She has a series of murders to solve; corruption and deceit continue to impede her investigation which ultimately touches her life with Roarke. They both have to deal with their past & present. I cannot say more without giving the plot/story line away....

The book is not only suspenseful, but sexy and humorous. I find myself laughing out loud at the antics of Peabody and McNab (again). The best & funniest line is from Dr. Charlotta Mira (about halfway in the book Eve has a "talk" with Dr Mira about Roarke) -- you'll know it when you read it...

I read the book in 2 days! and will re-read it many times more... its definitely another one for my collection.

I just don't think I can hold out another 12 months for the next "In Death" series.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from robb!, September 12, 2000

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This review is from: Judgment in Death (Mass Market Paperback)

This latest installment in the eve dallas series does not disappoint.
Every book in the series has a different style and pace, but are all written with jd robb's masterful hand.
In judgment in death, eve's caseload concentrates on cop-killers. most of the book revolves around the
police force, where eve is the primary in handling the murders.
There is not as much media madness on eve this time, but the pressure is on her to solve the series of murders of cops.
Corruption within the force as well as an enemy of Roarke out for revenge are also central themes.
Roarke's fans will be happy to hear that his role in this book is fair. The style of the book is fluid and contains robb's
wonderful ability and talent to create suspense as well as the understanding of motivating human emotions.
I can't say too much for fear of revealing the plot and ruining your enjoyment of it. Webster appears again, and we see
the usual gang of Feeney, Peabody and McNab.
this book, imho, is a great addition to the already outstanding series. If you are new to the series, it would be ideal to
start at the first book, Naked in death. You won't regret reading this series because Robb writes so finely, with great
character developemnt, consistency, humour and suspense. The plots in each book are creative and not dull at all. The
romance between roarke and dallas is a bonus and is not neglected in judgment in death. Great book! get it!