Over the Edge

By: Jonathan Kellerman

Narrated by: Alexander Adams

Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

When the phone rings in the middle of the night, child psychologist Alex Delaware does not hesitate. Driving through the dream-lit San Fernando Valley, Alex rushes to Jamey Cadmus, the patient he had failed five years before - and who now calls with a bizarre cry for help. But by the time Alex reaches Canyon Oaks Psychiatric Hospital, Jamey is gone, surfacing a day later in the hands of the police, who believe Jamey is the infamous Lavender Slasher, a psychotic serial killer.

Wooed by a high-powered attorney to build a defense, Alex will get a chance to do what he couldn't five years ago. And when he peers into a family's troubled history and Jamey's brilliant, tormented mind, the psychologist puts himself at the heart of a high-profile case. Because Alex knows that in a realm of money, loss, and madness, something terrible pushed Jamie over the edge - or else someone is getting away with murder.

©2010 Jonathan Kellerman (P)2012 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Startling...charged with suspense. This one is simply too good to miss." (Stephen King)

"Harrowing...the work of a novelist of uncommon insight and storytelling skill." ( Los Angeles Times)

"High-powered.... Alex Delaware is no ordinary psychologist...he is also a born detective." ( The New York Times)

love it

enjoy the narrator immensely. charming voice characterization. well modulated. loved the plot and character development.

Well done

Beautiful ending scene! Great performance and a story that kept my interest from beginning to end

Many Threads to Follow

Great detective story with a psychological background. Learned a lot about drugs, psychology and other interesting trivia.

A bit hard to follow and believe, but..

I'll probably be back or more of this series. I find the psychological discussions interesting, when I didn't think I would. I like the friendship between Milo and the protagonist more than I understand the relationship between the protagonist and his girlfriend. The complexity of the plot and the unreality of it were an interference, so that's why it gets 4 stars. The performance, the characters, and the tone were absorbing. If this writer matures from book to book, I'm pretty sure I'll like the later books a lot more, given that this one has promise.

NOT ONE OF KELLERMAN'S BEST

What did you love best about Over the Edge?

I liked the idea of the patient disappearing but the explanation seemed a bit far-fetched.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Alex Delaware - he's the main character

Which scene was your favorite?

Any scene with MIlo - he's the heart and soul of the story

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A SECOND CHANCE TO HELP A CHILD

loved it

loved it. I'm enjoying reading this series from the beginning. good voice from the reader

Fabulous - As Always

Any additional comments?

Anything by Jonathan Kellerman is guaranteed to be a riveting, well-written story. Thankfully his excellent story has been complimented by an excellent reader. A very enjoyable listening experience in every way.

Love the story

The story is great but prefer Rubenstein recitation rather than Adams. Really liked the ending

Exciting

Mr. Kellerman again allows the character to develop so the reader has a good understanding of the main characters’ development and why he is in so much pain. at the end of the story it ends with hope for the character.

Love me some Alex Delaware!

Never disappointed!! So happy I listened to this! On to the next! Started one if my favorite series over and I'm thrilled that I did!!