The Ghost Orchid

An Alex Delaware Novel

De: Jonathan Kellerman

Narrado por: John Rubinstein

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis confront a baffling, vicious double homicide that leads them to long-buried secrets worth killing for in the riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling “master of suspense” (Los Angeles Times).

LAPD homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis sees it all the time: Reinvention’s a way of life in a city fueled by fantasy. But try as you might to erase the person you once were, there are those who will never forget the past . . . and who can still find you.

A pool boy enters a secluded Bel Air property and discovers two bodies floating in the bright blue water: Gio Aggiunta, the playboy heir to an Italian shoe empire, and a gorgeous, even wealthier neighbor named Meagin March. A married neighbor.

An illicit affair stoking rage is a perfect motive. But a “double” in this neighborhood of gated estates isn’t something you see every day. The house is untouched. No forced entry, no forensic evidence. The case has “that feeling,” and when that happens, Milo turns to his friend, the brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware.

As Milo and Alex investigate both victims, they discover two troubled pasts. And as they dig deeper, Meagin March’s very identity begins to blur. Who was this glamorous but conflicted woman? Did her past catch up to her? Or did Gio’s family connections create a threat spanning two continents?

Chasing down the answers leads Alex and Milo on an exploration of L.A.’s darkest side as they contend with one of the most shocking cases of their careers and learn that that some secrets are best left buried in the past.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“[Jonathan] Kellerman delivers clever twists alongside the lived-in banter between his leads that sets this series apart. It’s both a treat for longtime fans and a great entry point for newcomers.”—Publishers Weekly

“Kellerman continues to surprise and shock us.”—Booklist

“Like all the Alex Delaware novels, this one is fast-moving fun.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Jonathan Kellerman has created one of the most enduring and acclaimed series in suspense fiction. . . . [His] prose is fast-paced without being in any way hurried or abrupt, and Delaware and Sturgis play off one another exceptionally well. The characters are as comfortable as old slippers, fictional friends whose company and adventures readers have enjoyed for decades. The Ghost Orchid is another excellent addition to a series full of excellent editions.”—BookPage

Loved the reference to Susan Orleans

Another good Alex and Milo adventure. I listen to these I need a mystery story that makes me feel good.

Dragggggged on

I have read all of Kellermans novels and I love the way he writes and the characters, but this one seemed loaded with filler. I had to listen to it in segments and still it seemed to just drone on without anything catching my interest. Hope his next ones better. For sure I will not be ordering it in advance like I did with this dud.

The interactions between the characters is fantastic, as usual!

I loved this book. I can't wait every year to find out what Milo and Alex are up to, and Robin and Blanche of course!

Great book!

I very much enjoyed the story. The narrator’s voice takes it to another level. I bought two more Kellerman’s books yesterday.

Always a good thriller

Alex Delaware never fails to deliver. Good book and good narration. Characters were very interesting

Unfortunately a slow and boring book :(

Jonathan Kellerman has been a favorite writer for many years.

If this had been the first book I read by him I would probably not have read another.

The book was boring. If we remove all the text about food, Clothes, traffic etc there wouldn't be much left! We don't need to know everything about what someone is wearing or what they look like!

These cases were dragging out and I doubt that they would have been able to continue working. I find it a bit strange that they were able to find someone just looking for people who had been shot in the heart. I think most people are shot in the torsos!

Workmanlike, but keeps your interest

It's been a long time since I've read an Alex Delaware novel (read a few years back), and I think I know why I have not been super drawn in.

The plot does hold your interest, the relationship between Alex and Milo is well drawn, and Kellerman has a witty style that is quite readable (listenable?).

But, if you're looking for good, meaty detective work, there's not much of it. A lot of chasing random threads until something pops up. And the characters are a bit flat and obvious, for the most part. Don't get me started on Robin, the girlfriend. And to a good liberal like myself, there's a somewhat offensive bit about how the poor police have to put up with members of the public taking photos and doctoring them up to make the police look bad. This is presented as a particular police officer's opinion -- but it sure feels like it's to be taken as more or less Truth.

And finally, for the first time in maybe forever, I wasn't especially impressed with the narrator. He was perfectly adequate, but there was no sparkle, no warmth, no sense of intimacy with the listener that most narrators somehow have. And his different voices were fairly weakly distinguished -- especially Milo and Alex seemed awfully similar.

So, an enjoyable read, but not anything to rush out and dive into.

This narrator has just gotten better and better

Jonathan Kellerman never fails to create page turners. I enjoyed this one almost as much as I have all of his other books that I’ve read. I will say that I like my Jonathan Kellerman novels to have a little more of a climax. His last couple books seem to rely heavily on speculation that just happens to be correct. Nevertheless, I will always recommend Jonathan Kellerman.

Loved it

Listened to it over two days. Lots of great intrigue. I highly recommend it. Fun and interesting characters and a good plot.

The adoption at the end

Evolving to human beings was humourous. Great stories weaved together to show different family situations.