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Dr. Delaware, Kellerman's famous literary psychologist/sleuth literally walks into a mystery. He accepts an invitation to a party and reconnects with a former flame, one Sharon Ransom.
Sharon has a backlog of mystery in her life. Her story is by far and away the best telling of the cliche good/evil twin theme. It did provide a refreshing approach to the tired good/evil twin routine. To add even more mystery into the pot, Sharon is one third of a set of triplets!
It is up to Dr. Delaware to locate the other two sisters, one of whom was severely developmentally delayed and institutionalized. In tracking down Sharon's elusive past, he uncovers a Howard Hughes-like figure, a black market baby ring, scandals galore including murder. This book is layers of mysteries -- for each mystery discovered, several more lurk beneath the surface.
I enjoyed this book, although I did feel the story was implausible. I thought the Howard Hughes like character, the conclusion and the early lives of Sharon and her sisters was unbelievable. The conclusion was rather unsatisfactory. One was never really quite sure who the guilty party in the final confrontation really was.
This was my first Jonathan Kellerman book, and I am very pleased with the results of it. Kellerman is a strong writer, who builds up an enticing plot, and interesting characters from the get-go, and makes you want to find out who the culprit of the novel is. Alex Delaware is an enjoyable character, if not a bit gloomy sometimes, who takes you into the minds of many people, both young and old. Fans of Stephen White will enjoy Kellerman's way of weaving a story together, that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. A must-have.
Erika Sorocco
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