Jigsaw
An Alex Delaware Novel
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4.2 • 186 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The iconic thriller series that inspired the upcoming streaming show on Prime Video, in development now!
Psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis, the most beloved duo in American crime fiction, return in this electric novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling “master of suspense” (Los Angeles Times).
This one looked like a slam dunk: a young woman found dead at her kitchen table, DNA on cigarette butts linking quickly to an ex-boyfriend with a criminal record. Or so homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis thought. Then everything changed and a quick close turned into a mind-bending whodunit. That’s when Milo called in psychologist Alex Delaware, his best friend and a long-term consultant on “those cases.” The ones that are different.
Then there’s another one: an old woman found brutally murdered, her body stashed in a deep freeze and mutilated. And when Milo learns who she is, he’s stunned. This victim is someone he once knew. Complicating matters further, her home is an extreme hoarder’s den, virtually impassable due to years of stored trash and apparently meaningless objects. Except for the envelopes of cash stashed among the garbage. As Alex and Milo dig deeper into the seemingly unrelated crimes, they discover shocking links between the victims and realize they have a labyrinthine—and deadly—puzzle to solve.
Cast against the unforgettable L.A. ambience unique to the novels of Jonathan Kellerman, this is classic Delaware at its best.
Customer Reviews
Jigsaw
Really enjoyed reading this latest Alex Delaware book. Laughed out loud when Milo and Alex interviewed Heck. His name seemed to fit his personality and IQ, verified by his own girlfriends. His shallow, immoral lawyer fit the stereotypical description of greedy lawyer. Really like Milo - honest, fair, smart, and humble. Alex is not as likable as he seems synthetic, judgmental, and egotistical, especially in his child custody cases. But smart and brilliant psychologist for assisting in solving murders. He and Milo make a perfect team.
Not as exciting read as others
Lacked the tension he does so well. I love his story telling but this seemed missing that tension. Also found the story shorter too. Maybe too much editing?
A worthwhile read
Had all the basics of the Alex Delaware books I found it to be an excellent read, fast paced with an interesting plot,
though perhaps not as long as some of his earlier books
I have read all of Jonathan Kellerman’s books and I enjoyed this one as much as any of them