The Dead Letter

Diagnosis Murder #6

by Lee Goldberg

When Dr. Mark Sloan receives a package containing files, audiotapes, and videos from infamous P.I. Nick Stryker after his death, Mark has evidence that could put away some of the most powerful people in Los Angeles and must discover which one of them resorted to murder.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Cozy Mystery

355 pages, Hardcover

First published March 7, 2006

About the author

Lee Goldberg is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over forty novels, including Malibu Burning, Calico, Lost Hills (the first novel in his acclaimed "Eve Ronin" series), 15 "Monk" mysteries, five "Fox & O'Hare" adventures (co-written with Janet Evanovich), and the new thriller Ashes Never Lie, the second in his "Sharpe & Walker" series.. He's written and/or produced many TV shows, including Diagnosis Murder, SeaQuest, and Monk and he co-created the Hallmark movie series Mystery 101.

Reviews

[Emily]

The Dead Letter was slow going. Seriously, it took me forever to read. Normally, I fly through these paperbacks. However, The Dead Letter’s mystery was cumbersome. It had too many characters and too many plot lines. It didn’t capture my interest, but I enjoyed the twist and how Dr. Sloan proved what happened at the end of the book. (I also liked the jab about writing five lame mysteries a year that seemed to be aimed at James Patterson.)

[Kerry Henderson]

Mark receives a package from a PI he knows saying that he's dead and his murderer will be in the files he's left Mark. Can he find the truth amongst all the blackmail and lies?

Another great read in the series. I loved the TV series so these are such a winner. The books are so like the show that you can picture each character saying the words. The plot was interesting and the ending was so well done. I loved how the plot came together and their final plan was genius. Brilliant for any fan.

[Lynn]

Detective Sloan receives a package containing enough information to put away a high official - once he figures out who the killer is among them!

[Jackie]

Wonderful book! Great mystery! It's def not cliche and keeps the pace up. I did figure out the main points of the story before 50 pages had been read. But still great book!

[Mark Baker]

Dr. Sloan finds himself looking into the death of a shady PI. The characters are still strong and the plot is wonderfully twisty. Fan of the show or not, you'll like this book.

Read my full review at Carstairs Considers.

[Kristie]

Of course I would read the Diagnosis Murder books. I can not get enough of Dick Van Dyke- that hottie!