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“Jonathan Kellerman’s psychology skills and dark imagination are a potent literary mix.”—Los Angeles Times
“The latest of Kellerman’s nail-biting thrillers, set in the dreamy world of Hollywood. This time, the dream turns into a nightmare.”—The Star-Ledger
“Kellerman is a powerhouse.”—Library Journal
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The closing of the grand old Fauborg Hotel in Beverly Hills is a sad occasion for longtime patrons Alex Delaware and Robin Castagna, who go there one last time for cocktails. But even more poignant—and curious—is a striking young woman in elegant attire and dark glasses, alone there and waiting in vain. Two days later, police detective Milo Sturgis comes seeking his psychologist comrade’s insights about a grisly homicide. To Alex’s shock, the brutalized victim is the same beautiful woman whose lonely hours sipping champagne at the Fauborg may have been her last. But when a sordid revelation finally cracks the case open, the secrets that spill out could make Alex and Milo’s best efforts to close this crime not just impossible but fatal.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Twists, Turns, Old and New Hollywood, and Plenty of Psychology,
By Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" (Thanks for Providing My Reviews over 112,000 Helpful Votes Globally) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (#1 HALL OF FAME)
This review is from: Mystery: An Alex Delaware Novel (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!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Mystery by Johathan Kellerman,
By Linda J. Leclair "Good Book Reader" (Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
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This review is from: Mystery: An Alex Delaware Novel (Hardcover)
This was a good book. It held my interest throughout. I enjoyed it more than some of his pervious books.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Mystery,
This review is from: Mystery (Paperback)
Product arrived in excellent shape. Easy to order and i am satisfied with the process. I will be ordering again soon, and hope it continues to be this easy. Thank you.
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