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Alex Delaware #15
Flesh and Blood
Lauren Teague är en utmanande och stökig tonårsflicka vars föräldrar tar kontakt med psykologen Alex Delaware för att söka hjälp åt sin dotter. Flera år senare korsas deras vägar igen, då Lauren uppträder som strippa på en svensexa där Alex Delaware är med.
En kort tid därpå hittas Laurens döda kropp på en bakgata - hon har blivit hänsynslöst avrättad med flera pistolskott.
Det visar sig att Lauren har försörjt sig som prostituerad för att få råd med universitetsstudierna i psykologi. Av en slump får Alex veta att en annan flicka från samma lärosäte försvann ett år tidigare och snart inser han att de två fallen hänger ihop på ett skrämmande sätt.
En skickligt hopkommen thriller om en besatt människas jakt efter sanningen.
Jonathan Kellerman har välförtjänt kallats "mästaren av psykologiska thrillers" och jämförts med storheter som Harlan Coben och David Baldacci. Hans böcker om radarparet Alex Delaware och Milo Sturgis har legat etta på topplistor runt om i världen.
En kort tid därpå hittas Laurens döda kropp på en bakgata - hon har blivit hänsynslöst avrättad med flera pistolskott.
Det visar sig att Lauren har försörjt sig som prostituerad för att få råd med universitetsstudierna i psykologi. Av en slump får Alex veta att en annan flicka från samma lärosäte försvann ett år tidigare och snart inser han att de två fallen hänger ihop på ett skrämmande sätt.
En skickligt hopkommen thriller om en besatt människas jakt efter sanningen.
Jonathan Kellerman har välförtjänt kallats "mästaren av psykologiska thrillers" och jämförts med storheter som Harlan Coben och David Baldacci. Hans böcker om radarparet Alex Delaware och Milo Sturgis har legat etta på topplistor runt om i världen.
437 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published October 1, 2002
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About the author
Jonathan Kellerman
197 books5,795 followersJonathan Kellerman was born in New York City in 1949 and grew up in Los Angeles. He helped work his way through UCLA as an editorial cartoonist, columnist, editor and freelance musician. As a senior, at the age of 22, he won a Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award for fiction.
Like his fictional protagonist, Alex Delaware, Jonathan received at Ph.D. in psychology at the age of 24, with a specialty in the treatment of children. He served internships in clinical psychology and pediatric psychology at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles and was a post-doctoral HEW Fellow in Psychology and Human Development at CHLA.
IN 1975, Jonathan was asked by the hospital to conduct research into the psychological effects of extreme isolation (plastic bubble units) on children with cancer, and to coordinate care for these kids and their families. The success of that venture led to the establishment, in 1977 of the Psychosocial Program, Division of Oncology, the first comprehensive approach to the emotional aspects of pediatric cancer anywhere in the world. Jonathan was asked to be founding director and, along with his team, published extensively in the area of behavioral medicine. Decades later, the program, under the tutelage of one of Jonathan's former students, continues to break ground.
Jonathan's first published book was a medical text, PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER, 1980. One year later, came a book for parents, HELPING THE FEARFUL CHILD.
In 1985, Jonathan's first novel, WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS, was published to enormous critical and commercial success and became a New York Times bestseller. BOUGH was also produced as a t.v. movie and won the Edgar Allan Poe and Anthony Boucher Awards for Best First Novel. Since then, Jonathan has published a best-selling crime novel every year, and occasionally, two a year. In addition, he has written and illustrated two books for children and a nonfiction volume on childhood violence, SAVAGE SPAWN (1999.) Though no longer active as a psychotherapist, he is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.
Jonathan is married to bestselling novelist Faye Kellerman and they have four children.
Like his fictional protagonist, Alex Delaware, Jonathan received at Ph.D. in psychology at the age of 24, with a specialty in the treatment of children. He served internships in clinical psychology and pediatric psychology at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles and was a post-doctoral HEW Fellow in Psychology and Human Development at CHLA.
IN 1975, Jonathan was asked by the hospital to conduct research into the psychological effects of extreme isolation (plastic bubble units) on children with cancer, and to coordinate care for these kids and their families. The success of that venture led to the establishment, in 1977 of the Psychosocial Program, Division of Oncology, the first comprehensive approach to the emotional aspects of pediatric cancer anywhere in the world. Jonathan was asked to be founding director and, along with his team, published extensively in the area of behavioral medicine. Decades later, the program, under the tutelage of one of Jonathan's former students, continues to break ground.
Jonathan's first published book was a medical text, PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER, 1980. One year later, came a book for parents, HELPING THE FEARFUL CHILD.
In 1985, Jonathan's first novel, WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS, was published to enormous critical and commercial success and became a New York Times bestseller. BOUGH was also produced as a t.v. movie and won the Edgar Allan Poe and Anthony Boucher Awards for Best First Novel. Since then, Jonathan has published a best-selling crime novel every year, and occasionally, two a year. In addition, he has written and illustrated two books for children and a nonfiction volume on childhood violence, SAVAGE SPAWN (1999.) Though no longer active as a psychotherapist, he is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.
Jonathan is married to bestselling novelist Faye Kellerman and they have four children.
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November 11, 2010
I read this book, wearing humble sweat pants, somewhat worn yet comfortable. An old T-Rex t shirt, hunting socks to ward off the fall chill on the floor. I furrowed my brow, squinting into the distance as though the answer to life's mysteries was visible above the hearth, which crackled enthusiastically. I imagined Delaware, black cardigan over tan chinos, pondering this week's murder. His deep set eyes a window to the clues hidden in every character's attire, his pouty mouth clueing us into his uncanny ability to describe in excruciating detail the appearance, mannerisms and minutiae of every other Motherfucking character in the book, extending it's length by exponential exponents. Exponents, which appear in too-tight white denim, under a blue silk t-shirt and black double breasted Italian summer wool.
January 13, 2015
2.5★s
When psychologist Alex Delaware saw fifteen year old Lauren Teague on the insistence of her parents, he was frustrated by his inability to help her. Two sessions was all she managed before she stopped coming to his practice. Then, ten years later Lauren’s mother had contacted him – she was worried about Lauren; could he help find her as she had gone away without saying anything; without taking anything. She was worried…
When Detective Milo Sturgis contacted Alex to let him know Lauren’s body had been found in a nearby dumpster, Alex was noticeably upset. He wasn’t sure why; his disappointment in himself at not helping her when she was a teen ate at him – he was determined to find her killer and put her to rest.
The investigation uncovered lies and deception, a depth of complicated tracks from the wealthy to the downright destitute. Alex found himself drawn into the lives of university professors and strippers; night club workers and students. With Milo occasionally by Alex’s side, the two of them chased leads; some of which were good, most that were not. Would Lauren’s vicious killer be found?
I normally thoroughly enjoy Jonathan Kellerman’s Alex Delaware series, but this one was nowhere near his usual high standard. In places it was downright boring I’m afraid – too heavy on the description, not enough action. And with him having seen Lauren twice, years ago then becoming so involved - Alex was out of character and definitely having a bad few weeks in this one.
When psychologist Alex Delaware saw fifteen year old Lauren Teague on the insistence of her parents, he was frustrated by his inability to help her. Two sessions was all she managed before she stopped coming to his practice. Then, ten years later Lauren’s mother had contacted him – she was worried about Lauren; could he help find her as she had gone away without saying anything; without taking anything. She was worried…
When Detective Milo Sturgis contacted Alex to let him know Lauren’s body had been found in a nearby dumpster, Alex was noticeably upset. He wasn’t sure why; his disappointment in himself at not helping her when she was a teen ate at him – he was determined to find her killer and put her to rest.
The investigation uncovered lies and deception, a depth of complicated tracks from the wealthy to the downright destitute. Alex found himself drawn into the lives of university professors and strippers; night club workers and students. With Milo occasionally by Alex’s side, the two of them chased leads; some of which were good, most that were not. Would Lauren’s vicious killer be found?
I normally thoroughly enjoy Jonathan Kellerman’s Alex Delaware series, but this one was nowhere near his usual high standard. In places it was downright boring I’m afraid – too heavy on the description, not enough action. And with him having seen Lauren twice, years ago then becoming so involved - Alex was out of character and definitely having a bad few weeks in this one.
August 16, 2021
Good Plot, Bad Action...
We've read every Kellerman (both husband AND wife!) book, so eagerly snapped this one up a week ago. We thought the plot was reasonable and interesting, but when Alex Delaware starting running around like an idiot, tailing potential criminals, rescuing their family members from drowning, and posing as a romantic date to get inside information, that's too far-fetched for us. There's a fair amount of tension with his life partner, Robin, over his antics and involvement in a case not even officially assigned by the police; and even Alex's detective buddy Milo joins in getting fed up with our otherwise usually oh so professional psychologist. That's the trouble -- when you've spent years developing a character people love, you can't have that character go out of character. Get that? I wish the Editor had.
Still, not a bad read, just uncharacteristically implausible.
We've read every Kellerman (both husband AND wife!) book, so eagerly snapped this one up a week ago. We thought the plot was reasonable and interesting, but when Alex Delaware starting running around like an idiot, tailing potential criminals, rescuing their family members from drowning, and posing as a romantic date to get inside information, that's too far-fetched for us. There's a fair amount of tension with his life partner, Robin, over his antics and involvement in a case not even officially assigned by the police; and even Alex's detective buddy Milo joins in getting fed up with our otherwise usually oh so professional psychologist. That's the trouble -- when you've spent years developing a character people love, you can't have that character go out of character. Get that? I wish the Editor had.
Still, not a bad read, just uncharacteristically implausible.
August 30, 2011
Well, one and a half stars, because I finished it, but really ... it was rubbish. The main character spends his time cooking up ludicrous theories on the basis of no evidence, which, no matter how far-fetched, turn out to be true. I started actually laughing at the fact that in every scene, Kellerman describes in meticulous, adjective-laden detail what the characters are wearing. What's with that? It would have been half the length if he'd cut that out. Once or twice, OK. But every freaking time?? It's a thriller, and it actually managed to be dull a lot of the time. I didn't even care who did it (and the true baddie wasn't introduced till very late on anyway).
Admittedly I don't normally read thrillers -- I got this from a BookCrossing virtual bookbox where you pick books based on their first sentences. But I liked his son's The Brutal Art (another BookCrossing first sentence find, oddly enough) a lot better than this.
Admittedly I don't normally read thrillers -- I got this from a BookCrossing virtual bookbox where you pick books based on their first sentences. But I liked his son's The Brutal Art (another BookCrossing first sentence find, oddly enough) a lot better than this.
August 28, 2012
I have read many of the Alex Delaware novels as I love Kellerman's style and the Delaware/Sturgis relationship is always entertaining.
But this one wasn't as great as some others. The story was interesting but cluttered. And I could not get past the fact that he got so involved in a patient he had only seen twice years ago, that's just not believable.
I will continue to read Kellerman though, he's one of my favorite writers of this genre.
But this one wasn't as great as some others. The story was interesting but cluttered. And I could not get past the fact that he got so involved in a patient he had only seen twice years ago, that's just not believable.
I will continue to read Kellerman though, he's one of my favorite writers of this genre.
October 11, 2010
This is among the least enjoyable of the Deleware novels. It was part of what I'd call the mid-series slump for author Kellerman.
December 26, 2019
The combination of narrator John Rubinstein and the story-telling of Jonathan Kellerman are truly and irrevocably everything I enjoy about the Delaware books - and it's too bad I've come to the realization I've nearly read and listened to all of them in that tandem. Sure, there are remaining Alex Delaware books, but they are not narrated by Rubinstein, and so they loose all attraction for me. I mean that with all my heart.
Here again in Flesh and Bone, there's some brilliant characterization that bring to life this sad story of Lauren Teague, a young woman that Alex Delaware counseled very briefly when she was a teenager. The news of her disappearance and consequent death affects Alex more than he cares to, but he can't help it, he needs to find out the truth, much to his own peril. I also felt sad, thinking about the millions of young women who think that beauty (and their body) is a commodity to trade to get higher up, whether it's their own choice or not. Sad, sad world of superficial living, like we see too often.
Overall, a solid 4-star read.
Here again in Flesh and Bone, there's some brilliant characterization that bring to life this sad story of Lauren Teague, a young woman that Alex Delaware counseled very briefly when she was a teenager. The news of her disappearance and consequent death affects Alex more than he cares to, but he can't help it, he needs to find out the truth, much to his own peril. I also felt sad, thinking about the millions of young women who think that beauty (and their body) is a commodity to trade to get higher up, whether it's their own choice or not. Sad, sad world of superficial living, like we see too often.
Overall, a solid 4-star read.
October 13, 2017
I’m not sure how Milo ever solves a case without Alex. Milo is supposed to be this hotshot detective with a great solve rate but it’s Alex that always solves the murder first. Alex that always finds the hidden clues. Alex that always pulls at the right thread. The premise of this is a little far fetched. The mother of a patient Alex attempted to treat years ago calls him out of the blue to find her missing daughter (the patient). Alex only had about two sessions with said patient that yielded no real treatment (not for lack of trying on Alex’s part). The now adult patient seemed to hold Alex in the high regards even though she never participated in treatment or cared about being there. And good old Alex goes out of his way to be over-involved to find out what happened to the girl. Milo picks and chooses who he intimidates. And Alex is so obsessed with someone else’s job that he’s risking his relationship with Robin. The two together annoy me so I don’t mind a possible breakup. The author always goes out of his way to always describe Alex and Robin in the best light and everyone else in the worst or most negative light.
June 19, 2018
Who doesn't like Alex Delaware? Alex is inquisitive or is it nosy? I don't know but it makes for a great story. I didn't figure out who the bad guy was and couldn't figure out how the murders were related so I really like the book. The one downfall was it was a bit too long for me.
Milo, the homosexual cop is always fun to read about. I picture him as Grizzly Adam with marshmallows inside. Robin, Alex's girlfriend, is the most stable person in the book. Calm, logical, loving and seems to hold Alex to reality.
I guess the moral of this story is if you are going to be a hooker, you are bound to run into some trouble. Who would have thought?
Milo, the homosexual cop is always fun to read about. I picture him as Grizzly Adam with marshmallows inside. Robin, Alex's girlfriend, is the most stable person in the book. Calm, logical, loving and seems to hold Alex to reality.
I guess the moral of this story is if you are going to be a hooker, you are bound to run into some trouble. Who would have thought?
March 20, 2017
One of Alex Delaware's former patients turns up dead, and he gets involved although his counseling relationship with her had been brief and ten years ago. In the intervening years, he had run into her once when he attending a bachelor party and she was the stripper, and his sleuthing has him follow leads that show how vulnerable and misguided young women can get sucked into prostitution and porn movies. Delaware risks his relationships with his friend Milo and girl friend Robin as he investigates the case on his own.
August 1, 2017
I read and enjoyed this when it was first published somewhere around 2001.
Enjoyed the re-read just as much.
Enjoyed the re-read just as much.
August 16, 2021
Most of Kellerman’s Alex Delaware novels have aged remarkably well….this one has not
February 20, 2025
Possibly the worst book I’ve ever read. Despite the book being about double the length it needed to be with unnecessary descriptions that added absolutely nothing to the plot or world building, the story was boring and I was not invested in any character at all. The deceptions of any woman in the book was incredibly demeaning. Why must we know about it the size of every woman’s breasts and if they were attractive or not? And the main character was a horrible man who is portrayed as the hero but is insufferable and damaging. To top it all off, it ends with Alex’s wife apologising for her very fair reaction to his insanity and literal cheating but yet it’s her fault for staying with her friend for a bit for space. It’s obviously written by a man and feels like his wet dream tbh rather than an actual story.
July 30, 2019
A former patient is missing. One that Alex Delaware only had seen briefly. He takes a personal interest and investigates. Money, prostitution and secrets abound. An enjoyable read
April 12, 2019
A former patient of Alex Delaware is missing - a pretty girl he only treated a few times - and he gets drawn into a complex investigation as her life over the previous 4 years gradually becomes clearer. A bit too long but a cleverly constructed plot.
August 27, 2025
Story line was somewhat interesting but this book was written by a man in 2001 describing sex scandals and sex workers… terrible language. Easy read but don’t have to ever read anything by this author again.
October 8, 2022
Since the library is missing a large number of the Alex Delaware series, I gave up the idea of reading the books in order, and started with this one. And it proved to have an irritation in it. I've not previously read the series in order, but I have, at one time or another, read all of the installments as far as I know (I might have missed one or two somewhere), and I've found that I really don't like the period when Robin Castagna and Alex break up for a time. I don't like promiscuous characters, and I don't like adulterous characters, and they're all too common in fiction - especially mystery fiction, where there seems to be a convention that no one is happily married. (There are exceptions, of course - Stanley hastings, in the series by Parnell Hall, comes to mind - but they're rare. I think of Spenser as well as an exception, but he wasn't always one; he too has had his promiscuity and his breakup with Susan Silverman. What is it with these authors - do they think that no one can ever figure out anything unless he has the morals of a mongrel?) And Jonathan Kellerman wrote this breakup so that both Robin and Alex are idiots, especially Robin, who he also wrote to be a self-righteous jerk in the whole thing.
It may seem overkill to devote so much space to an irritation when I'm reviewing an installment in one of my favorite series, but that's how much it irritated me. I love Milo Sturgis and like Alex Delaware, and usually I get along with Robin Castagna, but this time it was hard to enjoy the stuff I usually do because of that irritation.
There is, however, a mystery here, and unlike many of the books in this series the solution doesn't pop up early on and dominate the story. In fact, the actual solution isn't anything either Alex or Milo have thought of before the end of the book, and the theorizing - and Milo's grumpiness at Alex trying to be an investigator instead of just a consultant - are enjoyable. If it weren't for the irritation, this would be a five star book.
It may seem overkill to devote so much space to an irritation when I'm reviewing an installment in one of my favorite series, but that's how much it irritated me. I love Milo Sturgis and like Alex Delaware, and usually I get along with Robin Castagna, but this time it was hard to enjoy the stuff I usually do because of that irritation.
There is, however, a mystery here, and unlike many of the books in this series the solution doesn't pop up early on and dominate the story. In fact, the actual solution isn't anything either Alex or Milo have thought of before the end of the book, and the theorizing - and Milo's grumpiness at Alex trying to be an investigator instead of just a consultant - are enjoyable. If it weren't for the irritation, this would be a five star book.
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October 12, 2018I'd read this before but couldn't remember the plot, so I got to enjoy it again. I did find the ending, in which Shawna's disappearance is cleared up, a bit unrealistic and too much trying to quickly sew up all the loose ends. The professor responsible for hiding her body cracked too quickly, I thought. Alex is just a little bit too good to be true.
Plus, as I'd forgotten since she hasn't been around so much in recent books, Robin is really annoying - just so stroppy. I now regret saying thank goodness Alex and Robin got back together in the last book!
The audiobook reader has done other Kellerman books, so his voice for Alex Delaware sounds right, but annoyingly he makes just about all the other characters sound awful, giving them supercilious, whining, nasal voices.
Plus, as I'd forgotten since she hasn't been around so much in recent books, Robin is really annoying - just so stroppy. I now regret saying thank goodness Alex and Robin got back together in the last book!
The audiobook reader has done other Kellerman books, so his voice for Alex Delaware sounds right, but annoyingly he makes just about all the other characters sound awful, giving them supercilious, whining, nasal voices.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 13, 2014
Pretty boring. More than required characters are present in the book which just tends to stretch on the story without adding any interesting twist.
May 13, 2019
Fast moving and always entertaining. Alex Delaware finds himself in another past patient dilemma. He never can seem to just being a support to the children he treats but a person who puts his life in great danger to help and heal. A mother crying out for help for her missing daughter who was once a patient....again Alex can’t resist. What will it cost him this time????
November 13, 2024
interesting conclusion, I actually came to a similar one but didn' t quiet get it right so at least he gets you thinking about the characters. Sadly, Alex does more stalking/ following someone in his car than use any psychology to solve the case. And with how often he describes someones nipples and reality-defying breasts (or "aggressive mammaries" in one instants) my eyes rolled more than I would want to for a higher rating
August 27, 2020
3...Okay, getting closer to "child" psychology...but not quite where I would think from the excerpt of this series. These novels have turned into great plots without much else. I mean, Alex is awesome...Milo too! Just a lack of action...
November 27, 2021
Alex takes a more active role in the murder of a former patient he saw when she was a teen and before she went down the wrong road. As he connects the dots friction develops between him and Robin regarding his over-involvement in Milo’s cases.
April 8, 2015
So I was looking to read (well, listen to) Patricia Cornwell’s latest Kay Scarpetta mystery, “Flesh and Blood,” when it occurred to me that I already had a book on my shelf with that very same title, by Jonathan Kellerman. It’s been quite a while since I’d had an Alex Delaware “fix,” so I decided to try the latter first, then perhaps compare them. Well, I got the audiobook out of the library, and listened to about half of it before I had to bring it back; so I said to myself, “No matter, I still have the paperback, why not read that, and get Ms. Cornwell’s audiobook out of the library, won’t that be fun?” Well…I’m going to recount the complications attendant upon this unwise decision in my review of Ms. Cornwell’s book, which will be coming soon.
It was a pleasure reacquainting myself with Dr. Delaware, burned-out psychologist who now acts as a consultant to the Police, mostly in the person of Milo Sturgis, gay Homicide Detective. And of course we have Alex’s live-in guitar-fashioner-to-the-rock-stars, Robin, and their dog, a stray French bulldog named Blanche.
In this novel, the mother of Lauren Teague, a rebellious teenage girl Alex had treated some years ago (and more recently for one session) contacts Alex because the (now young woman) has gone missing. Inbetween those times, Alex had attended a bachelor party in which Lauren had made an appearance as a stripper. Well, Lauren ends up murdered, and Milo asks for Alex’s help. As with most of these novels, the events and people behind this murder are convoluted and take us to the sex-for-hire business, including the aging editor of a men’s magazine, resembling Hugh Hefner in a number of ways, drugs, lifestyles of the rich and famous, familial jealousies, academic/psychological research on attractiveness, and all manner of people of questionable moral character. In the process, Alex becomes enamored with the editor’s ex-wife, thus threatening his relationship with Robin (which has gone through myriad ups and downs anyway).
Per usual, the pages turn quickly, and the action leads to several surprises that I (at least) didn’t see coming, with a satisfying denouement. I was glad to visit Alex again, won’t wait so long to return.
It was a pleasure reacquainting myself with Dr. Delaware, burned-out psychologist who now acts as a consultant to the Police, mostly in the person of Milo Sturgis, gay Homicide Detective. And of course we have Alex’s live-in guitar-fashioner-to-the-rock-stars, Robin, and their dog, a stray French bulldog named Blanche.
In this novel, the mother of Lauren Teague, a rebellious teenage girl Alex had treated some years ago (and more recently for one session) contacts Alex because the (now young woman) has gone missing. Inbetween those times, Alex had attended a bachelor party in which Lauren had made an appearance as a stripper. Well, Lauren ends up murdered, and Milo asks for Alex’s help. As with most of these novels, the events and people behind this murder are convoluted and take us to the sex-for-hire business, including the aging editor of a men’s magazine, resembling Hugh Hefner in a number of ways, drugs, lifestyles of the rich and famous, familial jealousies, academic/psychological research on attractiveness, and all manner of people of questionable moral character. In the process, Alex becomes enamored with the editor’s ex-wife, thus threatening his relationship with Robin (which has gone through myriad ups and downs anyway).
Per usual, the pages turn quickly, and the action leads to several surprises that I (at least) didn’t see coming, with a satisfying denouement. I was glad to visit Alex again, won’t wait so long to return.
August 22, 2017
I mostly agree with other reviews that Alex's hunt for Lauren's killer (to the detriment of his home life) is a little far-fetched. He met with this girl twice as a teenager and then once later as an adult when they both find each other at the same bachelor party - him as an attendee, her as an escort. But I also would argue that the principle of being one of the few people concerned about Lauren helped convince him to dig deeper, especially given that Lauren attended school at his alma mater and listed him as a heavy influence in her decision to study psychology. Plus Alex Delaware loves a good mystery as much as anyone! Although I would 100% agree that his involvement goes too far, especially in the case of his midnight kayak adventure.
January 14, 2014
Bit of a mediocre thriller. Not nearly as exciting as promised on the cover blurb. I struggled to connect with Alex Delaware, the Psychiatrist, in this book, especially as he'd only met Lauren twice yet he goes on a crusade to find her killer, which I never quite got my head around.There were a ton of theories that Alex gave out over the course of the investigation which I found to be a little frustrating since his ideas about the murders were constantly changing, and mostly wrong.Not sure I will be in a hurry to read any more of this author's work in the future.
January 25, 2017
I may give up on Alex Deleware. The plots and ridiculous situations have become totally unrealistic. Having Alex following suspects and drawing conclusions based on nothing but his supposed superior psychological profiling abilities? And passing his actions off as what? And Milo? Alex does more off the grid police work than Milo AND the police department let's him get away with the stupid antics that I would view as obstruction. Three stars on this one was a stretch.
April 10, 2022
Not his best
I like the ongoing story of Alex but this one bordered on super ridiculous. A psychologist who keeps following people and staking them out to the point where that's all that's happening?
Including in a canoe? Plus I could have done without pages and pages of reference to one character's breasts. This story beyond that was a decent mystery but could have been done in 300 pages instead of 500.
I like the ongoing story of Alex but this one bordered on super ridiculous. A psychologist who keeps following people and staking them out to the point where that's all that's happening?
Including in a canoe? Plus I could have done without pages and pages of reference to one character's breasts. This story beyond that was a decent mystery but could have been done in 300 pages instead of 500.
December 29, 2011
I can certainly see why Mr. Kellerman has a legion of fans. He has a fast-paced style and a likeable hero in Alex Delaware. I'm assuming I just picked one of his inferior titles. The main character comes off as a poor psychiatrist and an even worse detective. The storyline could have been very interesting, but there was so much clutter and add-ons that I just lost interest.
April 17, 2010
This is yet another Jonathan Kellerman and Alex Delaware novel and as such it is a good book. I enjoyed it but it was a little slow reading for me which has not been the case with most of the other books by this author and about Alex Delaware. Could just be me.
Mystery fans will enjoy.
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Mystery fans will enjoy.
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