OK, I’m definitely late to this series (number 60! Are there any other series with that many books? James Patterson?), but I was also late to reading Nora Roberts (and loving “The Lost Bride Trilogy”). Omigod, how does this author do it? Another of my favorite authors, Catherine Coulter, does romance and police procedural novels, so I dove right into this audiobook. The narrator, Susan Ericksen is fantastic — I’ve heard before when she narrated Patricia Cornwell, Sara Paretsky, and Coulter books. Ms. Ericksen is as prolific as a voice actor as Ms. Roberts/Robb is an author.

I knew only a little about Eve Dallas, but I so appreciated the prologue about The Twelve and the Urban Wars at the beginning. After that, I fully embraced Eve and Roarke and the obviously other regulars in a neatly plotted police procedural (I love this genre). Books in long series always reassure me that the main character might get hurt, but she’ll live to be in the next installment. This was entertaining and kept me interested to the end! 4 stars!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for an advanced audio copy!

I feel like a hater but I just don't enjoy this series anymore, I find the main character Eve completely grating and her character made this story an overall 3 star for me. I did enjoy the mystery and I like that each story finishes with a nice little bow on top but the villain was one note for me and sort of diminished the overarching story.

I listened to this on audio tho and this four star rating is for the narrator. She narrated her ass off with all the different accents and voices for every character, of which there were many, and made this experience an enjoyable one for me.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this eAudioARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

Four decades ago, the Urban Wars marked a period of significant historical upheaval. Detective Eve Dallas’s most recent murder investigation leads her to examine the conflict in Europe in 2026. Summerset, Roarke’s majordomo, is poised to play a pivotal role in Eve’s new case. The murder victim, Giovanni Rossi, is revealed to have been a member of a clandestine group known as The Twelve. Surprisingly, Summerset is also a member of this group, albeit for reasons that remain enigmatic. The group comprises only a select few individuals, and the discovery of a kill list underscores the urgency for Summerset and the remaining members to seek protection under Eve and Roarke’s watchful eyes.

Upon discovering Rossi’s peculiar demise, Eve’s pursuit of his perpetrator intensifies, concurrently with her responsibility to safeguard Summerset and the others. For newcomers to the series, this revelation is undoubtedly shocking. Roarke, Eve’s affluent billionaire husband, possesses expertise in various fields. For several years, Summerset has been employed by Roarke, and Eve, following their marriage. He has played a significant yet discreet role in their lives. This is particularly noteworthy given that Summerset is the individual who ultimately gave Roarke his life and saved him during his youth.

The In Death series is set in the mid-21st century, several decades after the conclusion of the Urban Wars. Surprisingly, Summerset is shocked by Rossi’s demise, yet not entirely surprised. The shock he experiences is palpable. In this latest installment of an utterly captivating and addictive series, a significant portion of the narrative is dedicated to Summerset, providing readers with a glimpse into his early life.

Eve is in a very good place in her life. Loving Roarke and living a life with him is more than she ever imagined for herself. However, Eve has always felt a certain way towards Summerset, even avoiding him whenever possible. Now, Eve finds herself responsible for his life. Her carefully orchestrated life is controlled by rules, or boundaries, that she sets for herself - marriage rule, work rules, friend rules.

My review would be incomplete if I didn’t mention the incredibly excellent narration for this entire series by Susan Erickson throughout. Her capture of voices, and even the character’s personalities is second to none. With Erickson’s excellent voice, it is more than easy to picture Eve’s snarky and acerbic remarks, Peabody’s humor, Summerset’s quiet manner and Roarke’s protective nature.

My review would be incomplete without acknowledging the exceptional narration provided by Susan Erickson throughout the entire series. Her remarkable ability to capture voices and convey the distinct personalities of each character is unparalleled. With Erickson’s voice acting, it becomes effortlessly apparent that Eve’s witty and sharp remarks, Peabody’s humorous demeanor, Summerset’s reserved nature, and Roarke’s protective instincts are all vividly portrayed. I really sunk into this audiobook, making me utterly crazy about this book, just as I was with every book in this series. Now, to wait for book 61 …

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Just when I think this series couldn't possibly get any better, it does! I adored seeing Sommerset as a larger part of this story and the backstory was poignant. Eve is growing as a person and watching her work is always a delight. It was a one-sitting listen and Susan Erickson absolutely nailed the voices and accents, as always. Listening was a joy!

I received an ARC in audio form.

Having no prior experience with this series beforehand, I was apprehensive since it was book 60. However, I thoroughly enjoyed it and was able to follow along absolutely 100%.

The narrator of the book was great. Her accents were on point and she kept my attention.

I want to go back and get familiar with the other 59 books now!

Dallas, Peabody, and all the usuals are on the trail of revenge and murder dating back to the Urban Wars. Not only did I enjoy the glimpses into the Wars of 2024, but Robert’s also included an intriguing look into Summerset’s early life and companions. Eve does the best interview since The Closer. As always, Susan Ericksen deftly narrates, providing some very humorous moments with an excited Peabody. The large cast of characters are clearly differentiated and pacing ebbs and flows with the plot. This is probably my favorite in the series so far and is sure to be in high demand. Highly recommended.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a review audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.