Victims

An Alex Delaware Novel

By: Jonathan Kellerman

Narrated by: John Rubinstein

Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Unraveling the madness behind L.A.’s most baffling and brutal homicides is what sleuthing psychologist Alex Delaware does best. And putting the good doctor through his thrilling paces is what mystery fiction’s #1 best-selling master of psychological suspense Jonathan Kellerman does with incomparable brilliance. Kellerman’s universally acclaimed novels blend the addictive rhythms of the classic police procedural with chilling glimpses into the darkest depths of the human condition. For the compelling proof, look no further than Victims - Kellerman at his razor-sharp, harrowing finest.

Not since Jack the Ripper terrorized the London slums has there been such a gruesome crime scene. By all accounts, acid-tongued Vita Berlin hadn’t a friend in the world, but whom did she cross so badly as to end up arranged in such a grotesque tableau? One look at her apartment–turned–charnel house prompts hard-bitten LAPD detective Milo Sturgis to summon his go-to expert in hunting homicidal maniacs, Alex Delaware. But despite his finely honed skills, even Alex is stymied when more slayings occur in the same ghastly fashion... yet with no apparent connection among the victims. And the only clue left behind - a blank page bearing a question mark - seems to be both a menacing taunt and a cry for help from a killer baffled by his own lethal urges.

Under pressure to end the bloody spree and prevent a citywide panic, Milo redoubles his efforts to discover a link between the disparate victims. Meanwhile, Alex navigates the secretive world of mental health treatment, from the sleek office of a Beverly Hills therapist to a shuttered mental institution where he once honed his craft - and where an unholy alliance between the mad and the monstrous may have been sealed in blood. As each jagged piece of the puzzle fits into place, an ever more horrific portrait emerges of a sinister mind at its most unimaginable - and an evil soul at its most unspeakable. “This one was different,” Alex observes at the start of the case. This one will haunt his waking life, and his darkest dreams, long after its end.

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©2012 Jonathan Kellerman (P)2012 Random House Audio

Love Milo & Dr. Delaware!!

Another great book by Jonathan Kellerman. I love this series, the cases are always interesting, they get you into the book right from the get go!!

Captivating.

This was well worth the time. Catching up on Kellerman has been great! Good narrator.

this was a good book.

the book kept my interest it was exciting and the characters where interesting the murders where scary it could have been a little more detailed but still it held my interest.

Another good one

Love the narrator John Rubinstein, as he tells the story through the characters. Alex Delaware series is very entertaining and easy to listen to while I work on my knitting projects.

another great story

I love every story and Milo and Alex...this one didn't disappoint. A great read !!

lackluster

I honestly don't know if I'm just tired of him, or if he's tired of us. I've read nearly all of the AD stories, usually enjoyed them, but Victims seemed unfocused and predictable to me. Rich woman calls about kitty up a tree? Come on! I like these characters but would like them to "grow" a little. Robyn keeps cutting the same piece of Rosewood, Milo eats junk food....I didn't understand the apparent shame at the ending either. Why not gratitude? Guess I'll take a break for a while.

Looking Back

Milo catches a murder case that eventually connects backs to Alex's days as an intern. The path back to that point is long and winding and includes a great deal of information pertaining to each of the individual victims. Dr. Delaware is of the course the quintessential therapist and his input into psychological issues is spot on. Petra Connor makes a brief appearance in this book and I hope that this precursor to another story featuring her as the central protagonist. Obviously given that I apportioned five stars to this one I recommend it highly.

Alex and Milo ride again

You can't miss with Kellermans duo. Always well written dialoge and a fun romp.

Recommended

Kellerman and Rubenstein are at their best.

I really enjoyed everything about this audio book. I read the book when it was first released but now with my commuting I downloaded the audio book. Although I knew the resolution, this is still an exciting and memorable book. I won't go into details because you can read that in the synopsis of the book, or the multiple reviews. Suffice it to say the reason I love JK books is the two main characters, Milo and Alex. I put Milo first because he is my favorite character, although Alex is a close second. When listening to Audio books it is make or break in the narrator. John Rubinstein is probably the best narrator in the business. I listen to many books, and to be honest not all narrators are equal. Mr. Rubinstein is Milo. I hope they never switch narrators, I will still listen, but it just won't be the same.

Horrifying Homicide

The victims are brutalized. Unmasking the criminal is an absorbing process to follow! Milo and Alex have to work especially hard—and they do.