4 and 1 / 2 stars

When I first selected this book, I thought, “What an unusual title for a mystery novel.” As I read along, I got it.

I have read Mr. Kellerman since the beginning of his writing career and I must admit that this is one of the most deliciously twisted plots that he has come up with.

LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis responds to a call of an unusual crime at an abandoned “party house” in the hills above Beverly Hills. Four people were found dead in a limousine, killed in a variety of ways. The scene looks odd. Milo calls in Dr. Alex Delaware, his close friend who aids him with the “different” cases.

The story follows a very well written police investigation into the deaths of these four people, and others as it turns out. It follows the red herrings and dead ends that the cops must investigate; the small triumphs and disappointments. It also touches on the personal relationships between the officers, as well as Milo, Alex and Robin, Alex's girlfriend. I love these little asides in Mr. Delaware's novels for it feels like I am visiting with old friends.

I also like the easy to follow and easy to read style of this author's writing. The reader is entranced with the story as the words and pages fly by. I am always sorry to see one of Mr. Kellerman's books end. I can hardly wait for the next novel in this series. What kind of story will he come up with this next time?

I want to send a big thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine/Ballantine Books for forwarding to me a copy of this most wonderful psychological drama for me to read, enjoy and review.

The Museum Of Desires employs all of Kellerman’s strongest talents - pacing, characterization, and a deft skill for presenting entertaining, engrossing plots. The Museum of Desire opens with a bizarre and grotesquely murder of four seemingly separate lives. When Milo Sturgis and Alex Delaware slowly pick through a mountain piled high with minute clues, the reader meets a wide cast of personalities, disordered and not, as well as a peek at a dark side of history and art.

Admittedly,quite a few of the recent Kellerman releases have been ho hum, but with The Museum of Desire, Kellerman has once again intrigued and delivered.

This was an advance readers copy, but all opinions are my own.

Jonathan Kellerman does it again. As a faithful reader, i jump at the chance to read a Milo/Alex book. These characters are like old friends....I enjoy seeing what they are solving with each book. In addition, I always seem to learn something new (this time was the world of exotic art.). Overall, a great read. Our library will definitely be purchasing as many of our patrons love the series. Thank you for the advanced copy.