Breakdown
By Jonathan Kellerman
- Release Date: 2016-02-02
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Jonathan Kellerman has been universally hailed as the master of psychological suspense, and the blockbuster new thriller featuring Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis confirms his status as today’s preeminent practitioner of saber-sharp storytelling.
Psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware meets beautiful and emotionally fragile TV actress Zelda Chase when called upon to evaluate her five-year-old son, Ovid. Years later, Alex is unexpectedly reunited with Zelda when she is involuntarily committed after a bizarre psychotic episode. Shortly after Zelda’s release, an already sad situation turns tragic when she is discovered dead on the grounds of a palatial Bel Air estate. Having experienced more than enough of L.A.’s dark side to recognize the scent of evil, Alex turns to his friend LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis for help in finding out who ended Zelda’s broken life.
At the same time, Alex is caught up in another quest: the search for Zelda’s missing son. And when other victims vanish from the same upscale neighborhood, worry turns to terror.
As Alex struggles to piece together the brief rise and steep fall of a gorgeous, talented actress, he and Milo unveil shattered dreams, the corruption of a family, and a grotesque betrayal of innocence. With each devastating revelation and damning clue, Alex’s brilliant mind is challenged as never before—and his determination grows to see a killer caged and the truth set free.
Praise for Breakdown
“This is a book you should not miss. . . . A master craftsman at the top of his game . . . one of his best to date.”—Bookreporter
“Gripping . . . an exhilarating masterclass in the art of plotting, suspense, characterization and brilliant mind games.”—Blackpool Gazette
Praise for Jonathan Kellerman
“Jonathan Kellerman’s psychology skills and dark imagination are a potent literary mix.”—Los Angeles Times
“Kellerman doesn’t just write psychological thrillers—he owns the genre.”—Detroit Free Press
Reviews
Lousy
2By Bill1369I guess an author - not just here - gets popular and thinks he can make a few bucks writing crap. Case in point.Weak plot
1By TrevicoVery weak plot. Wish I had read the other review first and I would not have bought this book. This will be my last book by him.Far fetched
2By Pizza eater 47Just too hard to believe. The murderer was unreal, the ending contrived. I had no empathy with child who was a flat character. I read fewer and fewer of Kellerman's novels because it seems he's got to produce a book a year whether there's a story to tell.Breakdown
2By fmy7543My least favorite of Jonathan Kellerman,s books and I,ve read them all.Breakdown
3By Peg1gyEnjoyed this. It is slow moving but easy and pleasant to read?Breakdown
5By flowbleuBest Alex Delaware novel yet! Engaging and original, the plot and characters really keep you intrigued. Right to the end you are engrossed and entertained!Breakdown
5By Leanne AngelaExcellent!!! I haven't missed one and he just keeps getting better. Love his books, love his wife's books.