Victims: An Alex Delaware Novel

YES SIREE BOB!!! Wonderfully complex story which grabs you and takes you on a terrific literary ride. No solving this one after a couple of chapters. Kellerman finally has his mojo back.

Storyline is wonderfully complex. The psychological chills and crime adventure thrills are so intensely and deliciously balanced that you simply can't wait to see how it all turns out. In addition, you get a more in depth and well-rounded description of the two main characters. In this mystery of mind and body, Alex Delaware and quirky Milo fit together like hand in glove.

(I'm a Kellerman virgin--so go easy on me Alex Delaware fans.) While I found Alex and his merry buddy Milo somewhat entertaining, having no background knowledge of the two (and very little character back story contained in this book), the duo were less than dynamic, and just couldn't carry the burden of mediocre writing, and a jumbled, flawed storyline. What started out engrossing (big emphasis on the gross) seemed to peter out; characters heavily focused on in the first part of the story were suddenly unimportant to the plot, while the pathology of the offender was under developed in the one, and ridiculous and unbelievable in the other. The narrator could get an A for reading--but his interpretation seemed off in places. Perhaps another Kellerman novel could entice me onto team Delaware...but after this one, you'd probably have to twist my arm pretty hard.

This is the first audiable book I have ever read. I am looking forward to tha next one.

I love Dr Alex Delaware. I am a big fan of Johnathan Kellerman

no This is my first one

Johnathan Kellerman at his best. Hold on for the ride

The last few Kellerman books were a big disappointment and I hesitated to take a chance of this one. However, I was pleasantly surprised that this book was back to his usual standard and it totally kept my interest. I listen while I walk the dog or clean the house or do chores and this book kept those tasks from becoming boring.The characters were interesting and the mystery albeit grisly, was intriguing. I would definately say that if you are a Kellerman fan and have been disappointed in the last few books give this one a try!

I like the audibles because I can listen at work. I don't necessarily prefer them over the written version.

I love the relationship between Alex and Milo. After reading all in the series I feel like I know them. This title shows a little more of the 'human' or emotional side of Alex. I feel like he's progressing in his personal life and it makes me want more.

I always love the home scenes where they group is at Alex's house and they all let loose a little and seem more lovable.

This was a pretty typical Kellerman novel, maybe not his best but very satisfying. I highly recommend to all who like the Alex & Milo books. A more sophisticated read than many of the suspense stories you find out there.
At first the voice of Milo seemed off to me but I grew to like it so hang in there....

I have read every book in this series and every new book that comes out is a cause for celebration in my house. This one did not fail my expectations at all! For those of you who are familiar with the series, it will bring back some memories from the first books. It's a true riddle, gruesome and twisted, with surprises left and right, for Alex and Milo. I found myself clenching my fists several times in suspense. The narration by John Rubinstein is as superb as always. This is definitely one of my favourites from Mr. kellerman.

If this were an middle-aged person and someone described them as 'good and thin' it might be seen as a compliment. But not in this case. Long time fan of Kellerman and having read all his books, I feel this time he sort of went through the motions for us and attempted to stretch a thin plot into a novel.
Maybe I've read too many mysteries as I had this one figured early. I just felt like he didn't have his heart in it.

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!!

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!!

Although Kellerman has always been one of my favorite authors I have been disillusioned and disappointed with his last few offerings. Some of them such as True Detectives I just skipped all together. When Victims was released I decided to give it a try and I am glad I did. IMHO probably one of his best, if not the best. It is classic Kellerman in the same vein as my favorites like Bones, Evidence and The Murder Book.

While it was sometimes a bit predictable, Kellerman kept the suspense on the edge ending each chapter leaving you wanting more. I went through this book in just a few days because I just couldn't stop myself. I haven't done this with a Kellerman book in a long time.

Rubinstein brings Alex and Milo to life as usual and I can't imagine anyone else doing them justice. The older Alex Delaware novels before he took over the duties just weren't the same.

Welcome back Alex and Milo!! I hope Kellerman keeps up this level of writing.