Killer

An Alex Delaware Novel

By: Jonathan Kellerman

Narrated by: John Rubinstein

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The City of Angels has more than its share of psychopaths, and no one recognizes that more acutely than the brilliant psychologist and police consultant Dr. Alex Delaware. Despite that, Constance Sykes, a sophisticated, successful physician, hardly seems like someone Alex needs to fear. Then, at the behest of the court, he becomes embroiled in a bizarre child custody dispute initiated by Connie against her sister and begins to realize that there is much about the siblings he has failed to comprehend. And when the court battle between the Sykes sisters erupts into cold, calculating murder and a rapidly growing number of victims, Alex knows he’s been snared in a toxic web of pathology.

Nothing would please Alex more than to be free of the ugly spectacle known as Sykes v. Sykes. But then the little girl at the center of the vicious dispute disappears and Alex knows he must work with longtime friend Detective Milo Sturgis, braving an obstacle course of Hollywood washouts, gangbangers, and self-serving jurists in order to save an innocent life.

Killer is Kellerman—and Delaware—at their finest.

Critic reviews

Praise for Killer

“Killer is well plotted and paced. . . . One of [Kellerman’s] best.”—Bookreporter

“As usual, the rapport between Alex and Milo is a show-stealer, and longtime fans . . . will love the well-executed flashbacks to Alex’s professional past.”—Booklist

“Kellerman kicks this one up to a whole new level.”—RT Book Reviews

Praise for Jonathan Kellerman

“Jonathan Kellerman has justly earned his reputation as a master of the psychological thriller.”—People

“Kellerman really knows how to keep those pages turning.”—The New York Times Book Review

YAY for another Alex Delaware book

Kellerman nailed yet another great book in this series. I absolutely completely LOVE this series and am always on pins and needles for his next book. FANTASTIC!

Kellerman does it again.

Would you listen to Killer again? Why?

You bet, Kellerman always delivers a good story

What did you like best about this story?

Robin was more involved this time, although she did not sound like the Robin of previous stories, I liked her

Any additional comments?

Alex is the quintessential therapist, albeit with a dangerous penchant for getting himself into tight spots. I trust Kellerman to bring him thru so can enjoy the suspense.

Excellent story

I always enjoy the Alex Delaware series, and this one did not disappoint. Less bloody than most.

Another great Alex Delaware novel

Kept me interested the entire time .... couldn't put in down. Great story, great audio performance.

'Killer' has a remarkable surprise ending.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

John Rubinstein reads Johnathan Kellerman's wonderful novel so that you just can't put it away. All of Kellerman's books are great.

What other book might you compare Killer to and why?

Guilt. Both Killer and Guilt have surprising turnaround endings.

What does John Rubinstein bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His inflections and feeling with different voices for different characters bring each of the characters to life.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The rescue in the end of the mother and child when Ree asked Alex to just hold her after her rescue from her horrible ordeal.