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'Strong insights into the quirks of human and criminal behaviour' (Guardian )
'Filled with insight' (Stephen King )
'Coolly intelligent' (GQ )
'A sense of humanity and justice' (Publishers Weekly )
'An alert eye for detail' (New York Times )
'Filled with insight' (Stephen King )
'Coolly intelligent' (GQ )
'A sense of humanity and justice' (Publishers Weekly )
'An alert eye for detail' (New York Times )
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'Strong insights into the quirks of human and criminal behaviour' -- Guardian 'Filled with insight' -- Stephen King 'Coolly intelligent' -- GQ 'A sense of humanity and justice' -- Publishers Weekly 'An alert eye for detail' -- New York Times
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been reading Kellerman and his Delaware psycho-thrillers for about 20 years now, and haven't tired yet. Of course, he's had his ups and downs, some stories being better than others, and lately losing some luster - but this one is excellent.
The author is well into his third decade of writing (i.e, check his Deception, Compulsion, The Conspiracy Club, The Butcher's Theatre, et al.), and while I always find a comfortable familiarity with each of his books, I'm also pleased to see that he avoids the formulaic plotting that a lesser talent would have succumbed to by this point - apart from his fixation on meticulously listing what everyone's wearing as soon as they enter the scene (there must be a psychological explanation for this... OCD? eh, eh, eh).
So, anyway, MYSTERY is one of Kellerman's best works to date, with his two main characters - consultant psychologist Delaware and LAPD Detective Sturgis - meeting and greeting all types during the course of a difficult investigation into the gruesome murder (face blown off and other diverse mutilations) of a girl part of an online dating circuit. The pair follow a trail of secrets and deception in a plot that truly keeps you on your toes, with all the cyberspace ingredients so dramatically current in the area of online adult dating and depressing sex commerce.
Delaware ultimately comes through in a denouement where the author quietly and quickly makes a point that we should all take with us, whether we have mysteries to solve or not.
Ok, ok, I'm a Kellerman aficionado and may be slightly biased but, hey, so kill me for it!
The author is well into his third decade of writing (i.e, check his Deception, Compulsion, The Conspiracy Club, The Butcher's Theatre, et al.), and while I always find a comfortable familiarity with each of his books, I'm also pleased to see that he avoids the formulaic plotting that a lesser talent would have succumbed to by this point - apart from his fixation on meticulously listing what everyone's wearing as soon as they enter the scene (there must be a psychological explanation for this... OCD? eh, eh, eh).
So, anyway, MYSTERY is one of Kellerman's best works to date, with his two main characters - consultant psychologist Delaware and LAPD Detective Sturgis - meeting and greeting all types during the course of a difficult investigation into the gruesome murder (face blown off and other diverse mutilations) of a girl part of an online dating circuit. The pair follow a trail of secrets and deception in a plot that truly keeps you on your toes, with all the cyberspace ingredients so dramatically current in the area of online adult dating and depressing sex commerce.
Delaware ultimately comes through in a denouement where the author quietly and quickly makes a point that we should all take with us, whether we have mysteries to solve or not.
Ok, ok, I'm a Kellerman aficionado and may be slightly biased but, hey, so kill me for it!
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"And on her forehead a name was written:
MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT" -- Revelation 17:5 (NKJV)
An accidental encounter places Alex Delaware in the middle of a murder investigation, one that involves the ugly underbelly of the "beautiful life" in Southern California. As a result, he has a bigger role to play, there are more and more relevant psychological insights to share, and more realistic reasons for Alex to be involved with Milo Sturgis in the investigation into a brutal slaying.
I thought that most of this book was better plotted than many of the recent offerings in this series. The red herrings were more plausible and intriguing . . . and the resolution of the mystery was more unexpected than usual. A bit of the ending was hard to swallow, but I had enjoyed what led up to the resolution enough for that not to trouble me too much.
Some of the dialogue is extremely witty in making social commentary about the "culture" of those with the most toys. I also appreciated the heavy dose of irony that Jonathan Kellerman used to indicate his views about those who don't care who gets hurt . . . as long as they get what they want.
I also enjoyed the many images that were conjured up to provide atmosphere of the sort that used to make the noir detective and crime novels about Hollywood so appealing.
Nice work, Dr. Kellerman!
MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT" -- Revelation 17:5 (NKJV)
An accidental encounter places Alex Delaware in the middle of a murder investigation, one that involves the ugly underbelly of the "beautiful life" in Southern California. As a result, he has a bigger role to play, there are more and more relevant psychological insights to share, and more realistic reasons for Alex to be involved with Milo Sturgis in the investigation into a brutal slaying.
I thought that most of this book was better plotted than many of the recent offerings in this series. The red herrings were more plausible and intriguing . . . and the resolution of the mystery was more unexpected than usual. A bit of the ending was hard to swallow, but I had enjoyed what led up to the resolution enough for that not to trouble me too much.
Some of the dialogue is extremely witty in making social commentary about the "culture" of those with the most toys. I also appreciated the heavy dose of irony that Jonathan Kellerman used to indicate his views about those who don't care who gets hurt . . . as long as they get what they want.
I also enjoyed the many images that were conjured up to provide atmosphere of the sort that used to make the noir detective and crime novels about Hollywood so appealing.
Nice work, Dr. Kellerman!
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sorry....but can't say this is close to the best after reading them all. First of all, thought the Cover was even strange, referring to Delaware as "The Crime Reader"....where did that come from. The story started and played out okay, but the plot was kind-of wierd as it progressed along and then the ending with Alex just laying out what happened with Milo just sitting outside waiting to end the whole thing.
Just didn't work for me. If you want something worthwhile, stumbled across William Lashner books in a series of stories about Philly Lawyer Victor Carl....can guarantee these to keep you guessing right up to the end....loved them....read them in proper sequence....great stuff.
Just didn't work for me. If you want something worthwhile, stumbled across William Lashner books in a series of stories about Philly Lawyer Victor Carl....can guarantee these to keep you guessing right up to the end....loved them....read them in proper sequence....great stuff.
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Fabulous - so Kellerman.
An author who hasn't disappointed so far and I think I've read most of his novels. I love the characters, the writing is superb and sometimes funny, and the stories really involve... Read more
Published 13 days ago by hherron@lineone.net
Magical mystery
I think Kellerman is actually getting better and better. He certainly hasn't jumped the shark and he's actually adding layers of complexity to his stories unlike some other... Read more
Published 3 months ago by nickyb
mystery
I didnt find this book up to Jonathan Kellermans usual standard it was almost like a first book rather than one in a long line,his Alex Cross wasnt as believable as normal and i... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Su
Kellerman keeping you involved.
Good, entertaining read. As usual, the writer keeps you involved. I like the relationship between Milo and Alex. I would recommend it.
Published 3 months ago by M. OHara
Kellerman
I have purchased all of Johnathan Kellerman's books and have never been disappointed. The subject of the stories is always so different.
Published 5 months ago by dancing
Slightly strange Kindle version
I agree with the other reviewers in that this is a good, if not great, Alex and Milo story. Always fun to catch up with them. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Amanda in the Fens
great for insomnia
i tried and tried to like this but it left me cold. i just never felt at any stage that there was tension building or even maybe a surprise to look forward to. Read more
Published 8 months ago by bazzerino
not worth it
if this was a debut thriller it probably wouldnt even get published. the first three quarters are almost all dialogue. mostly boring dialogue centred around one death. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Drake
Mystery
Couldn't get into this book there seem to be too much information written and not enough of the acual plot regretfully I did not like it gave up trying to understand the plot after... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Barbara Talman
Very enjoyable read
This was a very enjoyable read proving that Kellerman is right on form. The book is another sucessful pairing of Milo Sturgis and Alex Delaware we the two investigate the death of... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. Kinsella
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