Once again, narrator Susan Ericksen draws listeners into a gripping case of kidnapping and murder in New York City in the near future. Ericksen brings out Lt. Eve Dallas's determination when she is assigned to investigate the murder of a young woman who was found with a sign reading "Bad Mommy." Ericksen gives the killer a childlike quality that is chilling and eerie. Ericksen's performance is multilayered, and each character has a unique voice--from the Irish lilt of Dallas's husband to the gravelly voice of the head of forensics and the youthful eagerness of a police intern. It's easy to forget that the story is told by just one narrator. Whether this is the listener's first or fiftieth In Death story, they're guaranteed an enjoyable listening experience.
Pub Date: Feb. 8, 2022
Duration: 13 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250835512
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This addition to the series is Cleeves at her best.
Narrator Jack Holden draws listeners into this complex murder investigation led by Detective Matthew Venn and his team. Seventeen-year-old Charlotte (Lottie) and Hannah have come to Devon, England to celebrate the completion of their school year, staying at Hannah’s family vacation home. When Lottie is found dead in the swimming pool, the search begins for Hannah, who seems to have disappeared. Hannah’s father, a prominent politician, raises the profile of the investigation. Listeners follow along as Venn and his team chase down leads, uncover dark past events, explore current relationships, and dive into the black hole of social media. Holden masterfully delivers the atmospheric settings, complicated personalities, and compelling story.
This addition to the series is Cleeves at her best.Pub Date: Sept. 29, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 33 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250452078
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 28, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2026
Ericksen’s performance makes for a lively listening experience.
Narrator Susan Ericksen transports the listener to 2060s New York City, where Lt. Eve Dallas is investigating the murder of scientist Larry Chu, who was found brutally beaten to death. The case takes Dallas to the secretive, power-hungry company that Chu worked for. As the longtime narrator of this long-running series, Ericksen has established voices for the main characters, and she’s just as skillful performing secondary characters. She brings a haughty arrogance to her portrayal of Chu’s employer. Dallas is aided in her investigation by her Irish husband, Roarke, for whom Ericksen adds a hint of Irish lilt.
Ericksen’s performance makes for a lively listening experience.Pub Date: Sept. 8, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs, 46 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250446671
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 15, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 2026
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