The Ghost Orchid

By Jonathan Kellerman

The Ghost Orchid - Jonathan Kellerman
  • Release Date: 2024-02-06
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4
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From 1,113 Ratings

Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis confront a baffling, vicious double homicide that leads them to long-buried secrets worth killing for in the riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling “master of suspense” (Los Angeles Times).

LAPD homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis sees it all the time: Reinvention’s a way of life in a city fueled by fantasy. But try as you might to erase the person you once were, there are those who will never forget the past . . . and who can still find you.

A pool boy enters a secluded Bel Air property and discovers two bodies floating in the bright blue water: Gio Aggiunta, the playboy heir to an Italian shoe empire, and a gorgeous, even wealthier neighbor named Meagin March. A married neighbor.

An illicit affair stoking rage is a perfect motive. But a “double” in this neighborhood of gated estates isn’t something you see every day. The house is untouched. No forced entry, no forensic evidence. The case has “that feeling,” and when that happens, Milo turns to his friend, the brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware.

As Milo and Alex investigate both victims, they discover two troubled pasts. And as they dig deeper, Meagin March’s very identity begins to blur. Who was this glamorous but conflicted woman? Did her past catch up to her? Or did Gio’s family connections create a threat spanning two continents?

Chasing down the answers leads Alex and Milo on an exploration of L.A.’s darkest side as they contend with one of the most shocking cases of their careers and learn that that some secrets are best left buried in the past.

Reviews

  • Wonderful Psychological Mystery!

    5
    By Eofaz
    As always, Jonathan Kellerman writes a great story! Every detail leads to in depth study of victims and motives. Filled with background and well disclosed steps to the final truths. Love all his books and this one is another winner!
  • Mediocre

    2
    By debnewswan
    Mediocre and flat ending.
  • Ghost orchid

    3
    By Rtoppy
    Writing is flat and predictable, not really a mystery.
  • Continued favorite

    5
    By rocky tecjyc
    Always a good read, never let down by the ending. Gives insight to follow the path of the story and include other surrounding tidbits for the outlier story, always combines all the characters in the process of thinking for each case
  • The ghost orchid

    1
    By kkbkdm
    Reading on Books. The book says finished, but it doesn’t end. How do I read the rest?
  • Rushed at end

    4
    By Joyous324
    I love this author and this book was so good until the end was rushed and choppy. But good meat in the middle!
  • The ghost orchid

    2
    By ElMooon42
    Hard to follow so many threads not really a detective novel it’s all overrated looks like multiple authors not in syncs
  • Perfect!

    5
    By Papa Colada
    Riveting!
  • Great Book

    5
    By MEWray
    Excellent read. Kellerman nailed it once again.
  • The ghost orchid

    1
    By Blessed and know it!
    Waste of time and money. I’ve read Kellerman for years but this level of writing and plot disappoints and offends.