Time Bomb

An Alex Delaware Novel, Book 5

By: Jonathan Kellerman

Narrated by: Alexander Adams

Length: 15 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Edgar Award winner Jonathan Kellerman once more explores the corruption of California's golden coast and produces a novel of complex characterizations and nonstop suspense. By the time psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware reached the school the damage was done: A sniper had opened fire on a crowded playground, but was gunned down before any children were hurt. While the TV news crews feasted on the scene and Alex began his therapy sessions with the traumatized children, he couldn't escape the image of a slight teenager clutching an oversized rifle. What was the identity behind the name and face: a would-be assassin, or just another victim beneath an indifferent California sky?

Intrigued by a request from the sniper's father to conduct a "psychological autopsy" of his child, Alex begins to uncover a strange pattern of innocence, neglect, and loss. Then suddenly it is more than a pattern - it is a trail of blood. In the dead sniper's past was a dark and vicious plot. And in Alex Delaware's future is the stuff of grown-up nightmares: the face of real human evil.

©2003 Jonathan Kellerman (P)2014 Random House Aydio

Critic reviews

"A meticulously constructed thriller." (Publishers Weekly)

"Virtually impossible to put aside until the final horrifying showdown." (People)

"Though a time bomb is ticking away at the heart of this novel, readers will forget to watch the clock once they begin it." (Chicago Sun Times)

Action

still a big fan of the author. still waiting for more medical facts into the story line like his first 3 books. MILO gives a great ending to the story.

Another great Alex Delaware story.

Enjoyable, as expected. Milo and Alex are 2 of my favorite crime drama characters. The reader did a great job.

Endearing Characters

Even the character Alex Delaware dislikes has likable qualities. Dr. Overstreet is an especially attractive character for whom Alex does have fondness. And there are more characters, not to omit Milo.This is another compelling listen.

Exciting story

Loved the book kept me engaged throughout Characters and plot was very interesting! Enjoyed very much

Kazaam

Narrator was okay, Rubenstein is much better. I got lost in a couple of places but overall the story was excellent. was not prepared for the ending

Classic Kellerman

This is classic Kellerman. The language is a bit dated, as expected for a book written in the 1980s, but the story is phenomenal with just the right amount of plot twists. The narrator's style does take some getting used to, but I promise if you give it some time, it'll grow on you. His delivery sounds a bit monotone at first, but by the end of chapter one, I couldn't imagine listening to anyone else read it.

amazing how it fits

2022. The story line is timeless Americana that forecasts the long downward spiral from the Newt to trump™. Oath keepers, 3% etc

vis-a-vis

Any additional comments?

what's the deal with the vis-a-vis in this book. was he paid a bonus to see how many times he could use it?

I love this author!!

There are never too many twists and turns to prevent Alex and Milo from teaming up to solve the mysteries surrounding their cases. So well written.!! I can’t get enough of Dr. Delaware! Alexander Adams does a splendid job reading as well! Highly recommend!!

Intriguing story

I truly enjoy Patterson's Alex Delaware character, and this 5th novel in the series did not disappoint.