The Clinic

When Detective Milo Sturgis is handed a cold case, he asks his pal Dr. Alex Delaware to help him out. Psychology professor Hope Devane had just written a very controversial best-selling book about gender roles in society when she was brutally murdered three months ago. The assumption was an enraged reader killed her and there are no leads. When Milo and Alex start digging, though, they discover that the good Doctor Devane may have had a secret life and several suspects emerge. Alex goes snooping again - he never learns. Well, actually, he learns quite a bit - he is so duplicitous - Milo's influence, no doubt. We see quite a bit of Milo in this one, which is always good. We see him trying to be gentle with tiny college girls - not as successful as his attempt to be intimidating to high-priced lawyers. We see him go undercover as a soap opera producer and we see him speeding in his lover's Porsche. (Fun times). Alex's new house is finally finished and he, his girlfriend Robin and the pooch are moved in. I don't like the new place as much as I did the original - and I think Alex agrees. But there is a studio out back for Robin, so she can work from home now so when all is said and done, it's good to be home. I did find myself wondering just how Alex figured some of this one out, but I guess once they knew where to look, it was all a matter of public record. The bad guy in this one is a real piece of work, but still, you can't help but feel a certain sympathy. He was a creep before hand, but what was done to him ... shocking.

I purchased this novel nearly ten years ago. At the time of the purchase, I did not realize that it was a series. So, this book lay gathering dust on my bookshelf, until one day I completely ran out of novels to read. I picked it up, and I was captivated after the first few pages. I didn't want to start the book without reading the ones prior. Fortunately, Jonathan Kellerman is a good enough writer to write a series that does not have to be read in order! This novel-The Clinic-is one of the most fast paced that I've ever read. I could not put this book down for the life of me. I had to know the who's, the when's, why's, and how's that were so skillfully placed! There are so many twists and turns to keep the reader interested, and so much information into the lives of the characters. I recommend this to anyone that enjoys a good novel, especially one that is just as much of a mystery as it is a suspenseful thriller!

I can't tell you what urban legend without giving away part of the plot, and I wouldn't want to do that and ruin your enjoyment of reading this excellent book. This book compared favorably with Michael Connelly's style of detailing the step-by-step process of investigating a crime and following up the leads. It was a real page turner, and a book I had a hard time setting down. I highly recommend it. The twists the investigation takes at the end will amaze and thrill you.

This was the 5th Delaware book I read and I am more hooked then ever. This book is a total mind bogler. When I was done reading it, it reminded me of trying to untangle a rope. You get the little knots done along the way and when you think you have it under control and know what you are doing you get to the huge, many knots in one to untangle. This book makes your mind think constantly, you are reading along and then here comes another clue on a person that you had read about earlier and you have to think back on which one it was. Warning, there are a lot of suspects in this book and you need to keep each of their stories connected with their name. The resoning behind why the person committed the murder just blew my mind, I had no idea. You will enjoy this book to the fullest. Another no sleep till the final page.

I have loved all Kellerman's books expect "The Butcher's Theatre". "The Clinic" draws you in almost immediately because you like Alex Delaware so much and also his love interest Robin. You like Alex so much you want him to succeed and solve the mystery surrounding Hope Devane's murder. You also can't help liking Alex's friend Milo the gay detective even though he is a little ragged around the edges (his sexuality notwithstanding). I love the way Kellerman throws you red herrings but ties everything together neatly at the climax. I always find myself in the position of not being able to wait until his next book comes out.