Obsession (Alex Delaware, No. 21)

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Jonathan Kellerman has done it again. He's created another thrilling and poignant novel in his long-running series about crime consulting psychologist Alex Deleware. While Alex is always an engaging narrator, much of the series appeal is due to the supporting cast. There's the brilliant, but very human detective, Milo Sturgis and lovely Robin, Alex's lady love to name two. But every character, even those that make only a brief appearance, are etched with the masterstrokes of a true craftsman. Although this one is less of a whodunit than a "whydunit," the villain is a perfect case study of what makes a sociopathic killer. The suspense is terrific, right up to the end, in typical Kellerman fashion. The climax will leave you breathless and concerned for one of the major players. Kellerman is such a master storyteller and writer that he makes it look easy with each new entry in his engaging series. He's one of the best writers out there. Don't wait . . . Buy Obession and bask in the immense pleasure of reading the latest in this truly excellent series.

Another Delaware experience and Milo. Love them together and I am always hooked for the next book. A real page turner with more twists on the characters. Welcome Back Robin.

Brilliant detection and strange characters make this a nourishing mystery. Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis combine their talents again to explore the secrets of the past in a young woman's tragic life.

As a long time fan of both Jonathan Kellerman and Alex Delaware, OBSESSION does not disappoint. As I was immersed once again into another case of past meeting present, I was reminded of how much I love these characters! When Dr. Delaware is contacted by a former patient after her mother dies, a very strange story unfolds. The girl's mother was a "saint," a nurse who kept the E.R. running smoothly with her tenacity and talents. The fact that she died after a brief illness, and after confessing to having committed a terrible deed, leads her daughter to seek Alex's help. The fact that her mother's boss was Rick Silverman, Milo Sturgis' significant other, only adds to the creative layers of this case. Tanya Bigelow, now nineteen, once suffered from OCD, and thanks Dr. Delaware for "curing" her. Although Alex has his doubts about the state of Tanya's condition, more stressing matters are on his mind when bodies start piling up, and the "terrible deed" and possible murder that Patty Bigelow confessed to on her deathbed is only the beginning. OBSESSION is a must-read for all Delaware fans, and for readers who really love a good thriller/mystery. I promise, you won't be disappointed -- although you will be wondering when the next Alex Delaware novel will be published!