Random in Death

An Eve Dallas Novel

By: J. D. Robb

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

"Narrator Susan Ericksen's performance vibrates with energy, as she portrays old and new characters in this series." —AudioFile on Desperation in Death, an Earphones Award winner.

In the new crime thriller from #1 New York Times-bestselling J.D. Robb, a small and easily concealed weapon wreaks havoc, and the killer is just a face in the crowd.

Jenna’s parents had finally given in, and there she was, at a New York club with her best friends, watching the legendary band Avenue A, carrying her demo in hopes of slipping it to the guitarist, Jake Kincade. Then, from the stage, Jake catches her eye, and smiles. It’s the best night of her life.
It’s the last night of her life.

Minutes later, Jake’s in the alley getting some fresh air, and the girl from the dance floor comes stumbling out, sick and confused and deathly pale. He tries to help, but it’s no use. He doesn’t know that someone in the crowd has jabbed her with a needle—and when his girlfriend Nadine arrives, she knows the only thing left to do for the girl is call her friend, Lieutenant Eve Dallas.

After everyone on the scene is interviewed, lab results show a toxic mix of substances in the victim’s body—and for an extra touch of viciousness, the needle was teeming with infectious agents. Dallas searches for a pattern: Had any boys been harassing Jenna? Was she engaging in risky behavior or caught up in something shady? But there are no obvious clues why this levelheaded sixteen-year-old, passionate about her music, would be targeted.

And that worries Dallas. Because if Jenna wasn’t targeted, if she was just the random, unlucky victim of a madman consumed by hatred, there are likely more deaths to come.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

Critic reviews

"Puts the “procedure” rewardingly back into the police procedural." —Kirkus

"With the fifty-eighth irresistibly readable entry in the ever-popular Eve Dallas series, Robb (Payback in Death, 2023) continues to showcase her mastery when it comes to creating inventive plots generously spiked with nail-biting suspense and populated with compelling characters, including Eve, who never stops working to bring justice to the victims in every murder case she investigates." --Booklist

Loved it!

Another great story. I really like the chase of the bad guy combined with little comedy relief along the way.

Love this series

When I first started reading this series I thought my interest in the In Death Series would wane but to me each new release is highly anticipated.

Thoroughly Enjoyed This One!

Took me way too long to finish it, but that's all on me- busier than usual! This was such a good one- thoroughly enjoyed it! I especially loved all the Roarke adoration going on throughout the story. A compelling read overall.

intrigue

captivating story with cast I've grown to know and love. narraytor whose abilities and talents are a joy to hear.

Jake Jake Jake

I knew what he would do 🥰 for the girl, and I love how Nadine is in love with him and he loves her ❤️