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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It keeps me guessing after each page, who will find the answer? The person or persons are really being not so smart of their actions. It wasn’t what i expected from this story
Just finished this book and Loved it! Love Alex and Milos as a team. This book will keep you guessing, there are many twists and turns and many “oh no” moments! When a body shows up faceless and handless in a families home you will be shocked, you will not want to put this book down until you get to who did it and why!
I love Milo and Alex, but this was a very convoluted book. It was all over the place. Strange characters, strange murders, no apparent reasons for murders.
I enjoyed this book, but not my favorite Kellerman. Of course I will read the next one. Never miss an Alex and Milo story.
I have read 20 of Jonathan Kellerman’s books and what I love is the wit and descriptives of California. I lived in California for 18 years and as I read his pages I can follow his directions to wherever he goes, as if i were traveling with him. Love Blanche and his friendship with Mil. How many murder mystery authors can make you chuckle just by the way they write? Even though it was 416 pages, it read so quickly I could not put it down. I’m always sad to finish his books because I want MORE!
As with all of Kellerman’s books, the intricate plot keeps you engrossed until the last page.
Very good book. This series is very entertaining.
Love Kellerman and all his books
Another great Kellerman read. Love his writing style!
As always a great read. Never predictable.
Love his books, love this series. I feel like I could drive straight to his house and see the koi pond and the studio and all the lovely gardens and Blanche. Terrific characters and descriptions.
Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis find themselves in the middle of another murder mystery. The author does a great job of getting you sucked into the story from the firsts page. Alex is in his element with his interactions with the teenagers.
A good book in the series.
Enjoyed the twisted plot that Alex and Milo had to untangle to finally ‘catch’ the bad guys. Always have a couple of good reading days when I’m into a Kellerman mystery.
Disappointing. I used to enjoy this author so much but I won’t even finish this book. He introduces bizarre and disturbing characters in a way that feels exploitative, insensitive, and one-dimensional. Additionally, the plot is implausible and illogical. (Character Milo Sturgis deserves better!) I wonder why this intelligent, skilled psychologist author gets worse over time instead of developing more realistic, complex, and nuanced characters in a way that would challenge us to gain insight into how trauma and untreated mental health issues can influence crime. He certainly has the talent to grow as an author and I hope he does. This effort is not reflective of his potential at all.
Anything by Jonathan Kellerman is worth reading! Alex Delaware is a series that I hope never ends.
Everything Jonathan Keller man writes is a good read
Not his best
You can’t go wrong reading any books by Jonathan Kellerman. I have his books on a list to find out when they are coming out and months in advance so I can get them. He is an excellent author and with amazing characters and you can’t put the book down until the last page and then you are sad it has ended. I love reading books with the same characters as it is like family reading about what is going on year after year. A Must read definitely.
Read most , if not all of the series. This does not disappoint. Great characters, story plot.
I always enjoy Kellerman’s books. He has an unusual best friend who just happens to be a overeating, sloppy, homosexual, married police detective. Alex has a long term live-in girlfriend.
I usually love Kellerman’s books, although undeniably the earlier ones are best. However, this one was full of implausible deductive leaps that ruined the book for me. Among my least favorite, and I’ve read them all.