Flesh and Blood

During his days of private practice, psychologist Alex Delaware remembers one haunting failure; a beautiful but troubled teen, Lauren Teague. When Alex next happens upon Teague, she's a gorgeous grownup in an X-rated profession. The last time he sees her, she's a corpse. The `would have, could have, should have' of Guilt drive Delaware, now a consultant to LA courts and cops, to pursue her killer.Kellerman's readers are in for one wild ride as Alex interviews the players involved in LA's cash and carry sex trade, the psychology department of the university he once attended and Lauren's dysfunctional friends and family, many of whom also turn up dead - soon after speaking to Delaware. With a list of suspects long enough to fill a small town phone book, Alex plunges into the dark depths of seduction, deception, blackmail and greed to narrow the field. On the sidelines, Delaware's longtime companion, Robin can't take another night of worry and makes a hasty exit. We wait until the final scene to see if this relationship becomes the final casualty in a well told tale of psychological suspense.Another first rate offering from Jonathan Kellerman.

Flesh & Blood is another great issue in the Alex Delaware series by Jonathan Kellerman.The murder victim, a young and prior patient -- like many of Kellerman's characters -- is strong and intelligent. She's killed early, but the warmth of her being is brought forth during the rest of the story.As a native of Los Angeles, the series holds a special appeal for me, especially as LA's Westside (where I grew up) is highlighted.Almost all of the investigation is conducted, as usual, by Alex and his macho, gay detective friend, Milo Sturgis (both of whom are interesting as individuals).In the Kellerman tradition, the ending is a surprise, but satisfying nonetheless.The prostitution theme makes the reading very sexy. Men will love it.

Flesh and Blood was my first Kellerman novel. After reading this one, I'll be checking out the other 13 Alex Delaware novels.I won't rehash the plot again, but this novel starts out quickly and does not slow down. The plot is tightly woven and Kellerman wastes little space on irrelevant details. This is one of the few books that starts off well and only gets better.After finishing off every James Patterson, John Sandford, and Jeffery Deaver novel, I've been looking for a new author to read. I'm now looking forward to reading the rest of Jonathan Kellerman's novels. If you've read any of the authors I mentioned above, you'll enjoy this book.

Lauren Teague is a beautiful, but defiant teenager when her parents bring her to Alex Delaware's office. After only several visit's Lauren decides she does not need Delaware any longer, giving up her visit's to continue on her road to self destruction. Alex is left puzzled with the feeling the young girl wanted to continue her visit's but something was preventing her from doing so, none the less, Alex lets the case go, even getting stiffed for an un-paid bill.Many years later, Alex happens to attend a bachelor party where up the stage two women are putting on a graphic sex show, to his shock, even though it has been many years, Alex recognizes one of the women to be Lauren Teague. After their chance encounter, Lauren gets in contact with Alex to explain what happened so many years ago, and brings him up to date with what is going on now. After this Lauren never gets in touch with him again.Now, some more years later, Alex receives a phone call from Lauren's mom asking for his help, it seems Lauren has disappeared...Weeks after the disappearance, Lauren is found dead, shot with her own hand gun.Now more than ever before, Alex puts his life, as well as his relationship with Robin, on the line, for the search for Lauren's killer will bring him into the seedy world of high priced call girls, drugs, and psychological experimentation. `Flesh And Blood' is easily the BEST Alex Delaware novel in years. The plot is complex, but stays focused, and just when you think you have figured it out, the twists shock you without being confusing. Fast-paced, and smoothly written, readers will be captivated by the story of sex, and money.Jonathan Kellerman is the leading author of psychological suspense, and his new novel will not only satisfy his many fans, but win him a slew of new ones.Sure to be a huge best-seller, `Flesh And Blood' is a MUST read!Nick Gonnella

Alex Delaware chalked up his attempt at helping a young, defiant, angry teenager by the name of Lauren Teague, as a failure when she walked out of his office and out of his professional life. Years later, Teague and Delaware meet at a stag party where Teague appears as the night's entertainment. However, the reunion is brief and short lived when her body turns up in a dumpster. Delaware, the avenging angel in pusuit of justice, is determined to find the person who committed the crime. He becomes so intensely involved in his mission that he risks losing Robin, the love of his life, and Miles, his best friend and co-worker.Kellerman takes a walk through the wild, seedy side of life where pornography is king and call-girls are nothing more than a replaceable commodity. Kellerman's latest book is jam-packed with suspense from cover to cover. While his previous novel "Dr. Death" may be seen as somewhat of a disappointment to many readers, Kellerman redeems himself in this one. This is, without question, the Kellerman readers have come to know and admire; here we have Kellerman at his finest.