- Hardcover
- Publisher: Bantam; Lrg edition (Jan 1 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0385469098
- ISBN-13: 978-0385469098
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16 x 4.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
Kellerman's psychologist/sleuth Alex Delaware nimbly executes tricky steps of his own when called in to consult on the mysterious ailments afflicting a baby being seen at his training hospital in Los Angeles. In his seventh appearance (after Private Eyes ), Delaware is in top form, carefully pursuing the possibility that 21-month-old Cassie Jones may be the victim of Munchausen's Disease by Proxy, a complex syndrome in which a parent, usually the mother, secretly causes the symptoms that endanger the child. That Cassie is the only grandchild of the hospital's new CEO, a corporate hotshot who has demoralized the staff with cutbacks and a new administration of "paramilitary types," adds political twists to the case's knotty psychological aspects. After a doctor involved in computer research is murdered in the hospital parking lot, Delaware calls on his friend Milo, a gay LAPD homicide cop currently serving as an input clerk. They link an earlier murder to the hospital and then key into a secret federal investigation, all the while trying to keep Cassie safe. With familiar characters, including Delaware's woodworking girlfriend Robin, and some well-developed new ones, notably the hospital's thuggish security head and an uptight pediatric nurse, Kellerman steadily turns up the suspense, reserving some surprises to spring near the end of this intricate tale, the best of recent Alex Delaware stories.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
From School Library Journal
YA-- This psychological mystery centers on a disorder called Munchausen Syndrome, in which a primary caregiver--usually the mother--inflicts harm upon her child in order to focus attention on herself as a concerned parent. The suspicion of this crime alerts Dr. Stephanie Eves to consult with her long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Alex Delaware, a retired child psychologist. So begins Devil's Waltz . Cassie Jones, daughter of devoted parents and beloved granddaughter of the hospital's financial savior, suffers from a variety of medical symptoms, made all the more alarming by the earlier SIDS death of her brother. As Dr. Delaware begins to unravel the mystery of Cassie's continuing medical traumas, he uncovers two related murders and a web of hospital intrigue. A surprise ending makes readers want to re-read the novel to see what clues they have missed. Fans of Alex Delaware will not be disappointed in his latest adventure.
- Katherine Fitch, Lake Braddock Secondary School, Burke, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
- Katherine Fitch, Lake Braddock Secondary School, Burke, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
IS THERE A DOCTOR AVAILABLE?,
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This review is from: Devil's Waltz (Mass Market Paperback)
One-year-old Cassandra has been hospitalized repeatedly. She appears to be thriving in the hospital, but once she is returned home, problems crop up. Her loving mother dotes on her and almost never leaves her side.The question of Munchausen by Proxy is seriously investigated. Is baby Cassie being injured and made ill by her mother so she, Cassie, will receive extra attention from hospital personnel? Is someone in the hospital harming the baby? Is Cassie just naturally susceptible to illnesses? These are the questions that keep the story moving and readers riveted. Cassie is an interesting baby; her father is an heir in a family known to have acquired their wealth by hard work. She is a member of the "nouveau riche," and money is certainly a possible motive regarding her frequent hospitalizations. Dr. Delaware once again makes the rounds to crack the Case of the Sick Baby and related cases. This is truly an excellent mystery and avid Dr. Delaware fans won't be disappointed. I know I wasn't. I highly recommend this one.
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Distinctly Fascinating,
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This review is from: Devil's Waltz (Mass Market Paperback)
Excellent book! In my opinion this is one of the best Kellerman books I have read. "Devil's Waltz" is disturbing in that there are actually people out there that will hurt their child for attention. This novel opened my eyes. There are some very sick people in the world. Kellerman writes "Devil's Waltz" with a few different mysteries all tied up together. Just when you think Alex might get this thing solved... something else happens and twists everything around! The ending was great and did surprise me somewhat. I enjoyed learning about munchausen syndrome by proxy -terrible, yet fascinating. I recommend this book enthusiastically. It is quite fascinating. I neither slept nor ate much while I was reading this book... I could not stop reading!!!!!! In a word: Gripping!
5.0 out of 5 stars
I like this writer!,
This review is from: Devil's Waltz (Mass Market Paperback)
I enjoyed this book a lot. I liked the characters and loved the ending. I think you'll agree. Give it a try.
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