NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The master of the psychological thriller makes all the right moves in this new novel of spellbinding suspense. Even with all his years of experience, LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis knows there are crimes his skill and savvy cannot solve alone. That’s when he calls on brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware to read between the lines, where the darkest motives lurk. … the darkest motives lurk. And if ever the good doctor’s insight is needed, it’s at the scene of a murder as baffling as it is brutal.
There’s no spilled blood, no evidence of a struggle, and, thanks to the victim’s missing face and hands, no immediate means of identification. And no telling why the disfigured corpse of a stranger has appeared in an upscale L.A. family’s home. Chet Corvin, his wife, and their two teenage children are certain the John Doe is unknown to them. Despite that, their cooperation seems guarded. And that’s more than Milo and Alex can elicit from the Corvins’ creepy next-door neighbor—a notorious cartoonist with a warped sense of humor and a seriously antisocial attitude.
As the investigation ensues, it becomes clear that this well-to-do suburban enclave has its share of curious eyes, suspicious minds, and loose lips. And as Milo tightens the screws on potential persons of interest—and Alex tries to breach the barriers that guard their deepest secrets—a strangling web of corrupted love, cold-blooded greed, and shattered trust is exposed. Though the grass may be greener on these privileged streets, there’s enough dirt below the surface to bury a multitude of sins. Including the deadliest.
Praise for Night Moves
“Exceptionally well-plotted . . . Newcomers will find this an easy entry point into this long-running series.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A taut, procedural thriller . . . One of the most tightly plotted, tightly written of the Alex Delaware series . . . a real puzzler . . . Fans of the long-running Delaware series will be thrilled with this one, and because each book functions just fine as a stand-alone, there’s nothing keeping new readers from diving in.”—Booklist
“Jonathan Kellerman continues to amaze, dazzle, delight and entertain. . . . Night Moves is simply the best.”—Bookreporter
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For fans of Kellerman (as I am), this is more of his standard fare. Didn’t see the ending coming, right up until it happens. Love his style and his characters.
Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis are once again absolutely amazing.
Great read! I really enjoy all of Kellerman’s books.
I have read every Jonathan Kellerman book that features Alex Delaware. The friendship between Alex and Milo continues unabated in this newest release. This book contains another original crime. With a Kellerman book, you never think you know “who dun it” in the first couple of chapters unless the author wants you to know. It is amazing to me that the author continues produce at least a book a year with such quality of story.
Alex and Milo are in excellent form in this complicated caper.
A another winner
Typical of the author. A fun, fast read and quick catch-up with the characters.
A thrilling read that will have you guessing all the way until the end. Milo pulls Alex into a mysterious case that brings out more questions than answers. After coming home from a dinner a family finds a body in their study. The biggest problem for Milo is figuring out who the dead man is, you see the body is unidentifiable. When they figure out who he is they can find no connections between him and the Corvin’s. Things are getting stale when Mr. Corvin ends up dead and the investigation into his death ensues. Are the murders connected in any way? Who could the killer be, the weird neighbor, a stranger? Is there more than one killer? Follow along as Milo and Alex try to figure out just that and why. Each new book just adds to this authors sensational collection of work. I can’t wait to see where he takes us next.