I came late to the Eve Dallas books, at least to the desire to grab and read them as they come out. I think I read some early ones. Bonded in Death is a story of "The Twelve," a group of European underground activists who ran important, dangerous missions during the Urban, a war that took place in the period we live in now,: Years from 2024 to 2026 get mentioned as we learn of this back story. It has the flavor of a group of anti-Nazi resistance groups, with the Twelve largely based in Britain but from, I think, four different countries. I won't spoil things, although this might be referenced in a book I never read, but someone known to Dallas and Rourke had a connection to the group. So, there are personal ties that are interesting as well.

We know early on that the group of twelve people, each with a code name, were quite close to carrying out an exceptionally dangerous mission that would free compatriots. Then, just in time, and at a great loss to the group, they found out there was a traitor in their midst. There were deaths. Fast forward to 2061, the present. We learn that one member of the group, who comes from Italy, has been called to New York by another member who moved there. He receives a plane ticket and a note. Things are so secretive that he merely tells his beloved wife that he took an oath to always be there when this old friend needed him. We become emotionally connected to him, learning he is a lovely, gentle soul who worked in IT and now revels in his retirement with his extended family. His trip becomes the starting point for quite a thriller and a lesson in history about heroes and traitors and psychopaths.

I read the audio version of Bonded in Death. At first, I felt mixed about the narrator's choice for Eve's voice, but as I regained information about her character I came to admire it. All of the accents and other voices rang true to me from the start and I definitely think the narrator, Susan Ericksen, is excellent. I enjoyed the intrigue, the characters, the setting and the resolution; just terrific!

Lieutenant Eve Dallas is initially baffled when she has a murder victim who has recently arrived from Rome. Who would want to kill Giovanni Rossi in a country where he had no connections?

This is my first time reading the In Death novels through audiobook - the narrator was particularly gifted at differentiating the characters through her accent work. I also really enjoyed the focus on recurring character Summerset. His backstory has always seemed fascinating and I loved getting a chance to hear more of it.

I would recommend this to any fans of urban fantasy, and of course, those who love Nora Roberts

When I say I was super excited and dying to read this book, I was not kidding. The In Death series is one of my favorites, and while I enjoy every installment, I particularly love the ones where the characters have an emotional connection to the case. And knowing this book was about Summerset's past, I was itching to read it. And Nora Roberts, as always, never disappoints. I absolutely loved this book! The case was interesting and suspensful, and I was hooked right from the beginning. I loved getting some more insight into Summerset, and the new characters we met were fabulous. 60 books in, Eve Dallas remains one of my top female main characters of all time.

The audiobook narration was amazing as always. Susan Erickson always does such a good job narrating Eve, as well as all the others. Her distinct character voices are always a pleasure to listen to!

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 her before when she narrated Patricia Cornwell, Sara Paretsky, and Coulter books. Ms. Ericksen is as prolific 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.

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.