"I live in a very dangerous part of Los Angeles.......it's called Los Angeles." (Ralphie May)

Where else can a fully naked guy run into a moving moving van down a dark street at 5:30 AM? Yup. It happened and scared the recently eaten breakfast outta the driver and his partner. And the quick call that follows to Lieutenant Milo Stugis doesn't skip a beat.

Damage done and, of course, the victim wasn't packing his wallet for ID. Milo settles out the scene. But a neighbor shines a light on a house down the street where this guy might have been running from. Milo and his team enter and find the body of a woman brutally murdered. Looks like there's a connection here, but it's up to Milo to piece it altogether.

Milo calls his trusted friend, Dr. Alex Delaware, psychologist extraordinaire, who recognizes the female victim. She's Cordi Gannett whom he met in court as a professional witness. Cordi liked to bend the rules when it came to her exact profession. She professed to having a doctorate while at the same time touting her talents as a dancer, instructor, yoga master, and model. Pick your poison. But it wasn't poison in the end that got Cordi.

Fear not. This is #37 in the Alex Delaware Series. The elevator door opened and this is exactly where I entered. Jonathan Kellerman fills in the blanks nicely and we're off and running. Kellerman is an expert when it comes to laying out the mystery cards on the table. No need to bend the corners. He introduces us to a multitude of characters who wear guilty like a second skin. And, as readers, we're running down dark corridors for a way out. Kellerman flips the switch and it all falls into place. Brilliant, intriguing, and a master at mind games. Don't miss this one even if you get out on the 37th Floor like I did.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review. My thanks to Random House (Ballantine Books) and to Jonathan Kellerman for the opportunity.

Alex and Milo team up to solve yet another grisly crime. A naked male body is found in the street. A young woman is found dead in a nearby home. Separate crimes or related? Numerous suspects and the clues aren’t adding up until Alex stumbles upon a possible suspect and motive in a seemingly unrelated case.

I like the camaraderie and banter between Alex and Milo.

I was given an advance copy by NetGalley and the publisher, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Ballantine Books. This review is my honest opinion.

I very different story with a psychiatrist aiding the police as a strange killing of people. The writing style is easy to read and still engrossing, with just enough description. The characters are diverse and had very unique people. The plot takes in investigation to find the victims, and finds several more victims as the story continues. The reader is drawn in as on the information in gains. With many unusual facts, it is great to find the different end that fits the many actions. The story fits together as a jigsaw puzzle.

In City of the Dead, psychologist Alex Delaware assists his friend Lieutenant Milo Sturgis as he investigates another unusual death. When a naked man is struck by a moving truck early one morning, something does not seem right. Was it just an unfortunate accident, a suicide, or something much more sinister? Soon they realize that this death is just the beginning of a much more complex situation. Before they are finished, their investigation leads them down some unusual paths, even one that connects a bit too closely to Alex. Kellerman has done it again...City of the Dead does not disappoint. It includes all of the components that make the Alex Delaware series one of my favorites. We find an eclectic cast of characters, an interesting and twisty storyline, educated humor, and great banter between Milo and Alex. We also get a few more small glimpses into Alex's childhood. Loved it!

Alex Delaware has another odd double murder to solve: A moving van accidentally collides with a naked man in a residential neighborhood and figuring out the relationship between the two victims and the usual cast of sordid characters makes for another very entertaining mystery. The usually unflappable Delaware, a consulting therapist for the LAPD, is tested with a series of interesting coincidences as he dives deeper into the murders. If you are a fan of this series, this book will thrill and delight you. If you are new to them, I still would recommend this book for its excellent writing and colorful characters.

(2 1/2). I think I have read one of the many in the Alex Delaware series previously. He is about as laid back a protagonist as you can get. Highly intelligent, humble and very reserved. This story moves along nicely. Lots of procedural moves and nice twists and turns, it gets confusing just the tiniest bit and other than Alex and his police buddy Milo, we are carried by the story much more than the characters. Great for reading while traveling, in airports or on planes (as I was doing during this read). Nice, easy stuff.

I enjoy books by this author. This boom had many twists and turns throughout the storyline. His crime stories always hold my interest and are never like any if his previous books.

A very intriguing crime mystery thriller with some interesting twists. Throw in a psychological element and you have a story you can’t stop reading.
Alex Delaware novels are a favorite of mine. Alex and Milo make a good team. I enjoy the humorous, sarcastic banter between the two of them.
I highly recommend you read all the books in the series.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed are my own.

This was a really entertaining book! I may have enjoyed it more if I was aware of the characters and I believe this is book #37 so I’m late in the game! It wasn’t necessary to read the previous books as it seems they each have their own “case”. This has a realistic vibe to it and held a lot of dialogue which made me feel like I was reading the captions to a Law and Order or Criminal Minds show. Alex the child psychologist who helps in custody cases also helps the LAPD. A case full of many layers and bodies comes up and they solve it as a team. It’s a good who dunnit read and the author does a great job setting the scene.

Thank you to netgalley and Random House - Ballantine for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Returning to the Alex Delaware series was well worth it. I have always enjoyed the Milo-Alex friendship and their working relationship. Good to know, it's still there, with laser focus on solving the crime and commrodory and humor. This story focuses on a double homicide the two solve together with twists and turns that keep you guessing and turning the pages. This book has convinced me to read the books I've missed in the series. And Mr. Kellerman, thank you for your knowledge and understanding of the joys of owning a French Bulldog. I strongly recommend this book to mystery and police procedural book lovers.. Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

In Los Angeles, Homicide Lt. Detective Milo Sturgis and his friend psychologist Alex Delaware are often thrown together to solve homicides. Alex is a child psychologist who specializes in evaluating children and their parents in custody battles, but is also a consultant for the police when needed. This time, they end up in a quiet neighborhood where nobody expects things like this to happen. A naked man lay dead in the street, hit by a moving van; a woman is found murdered nearby in her own house. The young man’s belongings are all missing, his face is unrecognizable, and no one knows who he is; the woman is quickly identified. There are no clues as to why these two were together, why they were murdered, or who murdered them.

I enjoyed following Milo and Alex as they tried to find the clues that would lead them to the killer. It is the people they interacted with along the way that kept the story so fresh. I especially liked how Alex observed people and how gentle he was with them. The breadcrumbs lead them in different directions as they try to piece together any clues they find. But it is the writing, the dialogue and the relationships that made this story so much fun to read.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine/Ballantine Books for providing an advanced reader copy of City of the Dead. These are my honest opinions.

This was the best book by this author that I have read in several years. it was more like his earlier work, which I enjoyed. The plot was good and I liked the little bit of psychology I learned. The characters were well written, although I wonder why Alex Delaware, a psychologist, seems to be the one that solve crimes instead of his detective friend Milo Sturgis.

The plot has Alex and Milo trying to find out who brutally killed a beautiful pseudo-psychologist and her hair stylist friend. The resolution was good, although the leap that had Alex discover who murdered them was quite a stretch. Still, it was a very good book and one that I would not hesitate to recommend to a friend.

This is another very good Dr. Alex Delaware murder/mystery. This story begins with two truck drivers believing they hit something on the road when they were working. The “something “ turns out to be a naked man! The story has many twists and turns with many potential victims and bad guys. Jonathan Kellerman has a great way of introducing characters and leaving the reader with many questions and guesses until the mystery is solved . Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I don’t think I have ever read a Jonathan Kellerman novel, but after this one, I want to read them all. The novel begins with two men who are completely abandoned rather quickly, which threw the whole novel in an unexpected turn from the very beginning. The novel weaves stories that are seemingly unrelated in a masterful way, and I remained engaged until the last page. It was an easy and enjoyable read!

Ebook/Mystery: This I'd book 37 in the series. I haven't read/listened to all of the series, especially the earlier books. I am biased because I love the character Milo and John Rubinstein'narration with the audiobooks. I did get this from NetGalley in lieu of an honest review.

Unlike The Serpent, this case is current, not cold. There's a lot of Milo, but not a lot of eating.
Like The Serpent, the ending was rushed and disappointed me. It was going and getting exciting on how Milo was going to get a warrant or evidence and... it just ended. Because the narrative is first person of Alex's POV, we only hear it second hand. I wanted more scullduggery, procedural, with some psychological intensity.

This is the 37th book in the series and I have read all of them. Obviously, I enjoy the investigative duo of Detective Milo Sturgis and psychologist Alex Delaware, as well as all the supporting characters and look forward to each new addition. Whenever I crack open a Kellerman book, I can’t seem to put it down.

Kellerman writes true police procedurals, albeit a little different due to Milo being unconventional and Alex along to provide psychological insight. True, they do tend to be a bit formulaic, as Alex and Milo chase down leads, generate and discuss different theories, interview persons of interest, enjoy a few good meals. Kellerman’s descriptions are particularly picturesque and entertaining and he always seems to put a fresh spin on cases.

The plot is intriguing and one where Alex’s private practice and his role as consultant to the police intersect.

Yes, this can be read as a standalone, but if you are familiar with this series, it is always enjoyable to meet up with these familiar characters.

This book had awesome characters. Each well developed with their own unique style. Easy to feel like a part of the book.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book

Review of Advance Reader’s Copy eBook

In the dark, early morning hours, a moving van strikes something, presumably an animal darting out from the side of the road, running directly into the vehicle’s path. But Donny and Alfie are stunned to discover they’ve hit a young man. It isn’t long before Los Angeles Homicide Lieutenant Detective Milo Sturgis and psychologist/police consultant Doctor Alex Delaware are on the scene where the unidentified, naked young man lost his life. It could have been nothing more than a tragic accident, but a blood trail leads to a nearby house . . . and to another victim. Someone Alex knows.

The victim, Cordelia Gannett, posed as a psychologist; Alex had encountered her while working on a child custody case. Has her past caught up with her? And what does the unidentified young man have to do with her murder?

As Milo and Alex investigate the gruesome double murder, secrets revealed bring more questions than answers. Can they find the links, the relationships, and the revelations that will lead to them to the truth?

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Thirty-seventh[!] in the Alex Delaware series, this intriguing mystery/police procedural works well as a standalone for readers new to the Alex Delaware canon. Along with the strong sense of place, nuanced, relatable characters [so well-known as to be like old friends to many readers], the unfolding narrative pulls the reader into the story from the outset. The large cast of characters keeps the story moving in unexpected ways and the twisting plot keeps the readers guessing until the surprising reveal that leads to a satisfying denouement.

Some bantering, a dollop of sarcasm, and some well-placed humor all work together to lighten the telling of the tale just a bit, offering readers a respite from the heaviness of the murders. As always, the friendship and camaraderie between Milo and Alex lie at the heart of the story; the complexities of the evolving case simply add to the enjoyment for the reader.

Highly recommended.

I’ve been a fan of Kellerman for years and this book as is good as his others, which is good and bad. Good in that he’s always readable, but bad in that there’s a sameness about his books. Delaware talks the same. As does Milo, Alex’s girlfriend, etc. If you want to stay in the Delaware comfort zone, don’t worry, this book is for you. If you’re looking for something different, look elsewhere.

Lots of twists in this latest mystery by Jonathan Kellerman. Interesting facts sprinkled throughout.
I love these books by Mr. Kellerman. Don't pick up unless you don't need a night's sleep!