The Ghost Orchid
By Jonathan Kellerman
- Release Date: 2024-02-06
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
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Psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis confront a baffling, vicious double homicide that leads them to long-buried secrets worth killing for in this riveting novel 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
Alex and Milo …
5By roslynagathaJust the way we like them!!!Waste of time and money
1By BofeydogSkip this one. A vacuous story badly written not worth reading.Good not great
4By JRM SaysThe ghost orchid was probably my eighth book. I’ve read by Jonathan Kellerman and starring Alex, Delaware and Milo Sturgis. It was its usual enjoyable and easy read, and the story was good, but the ending was a little abrupt and disappointing.Wonderful Psychological Mystery!
5By EofazAs 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
2By debnewswanMediocre and flat ending.Ghost orchid
3By RtoppyWriting is flat and predictable, not really a mystery.Continued favorite
5By rocky tecjycAlways 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 caseThe ghost orchid
1By kkbkdmReading on Books. The book says finished, but it doesn’t end. How do I read the rest?Rushed at end
4By Joyous324I 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
2By ElMooon42Hard to follow so many threads not really a detective novel it’s all overrated looks like multiple authors not in syncsPerfect!
5By Papa ColadaRiveting!Great Book
5By MEWrayExcellent read. Kellerman nailed it once again.The ghost orchid
1By 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.Just Terrible
1By R. ScapioI have read Al of the Alex Delaware books. The last book was weak but this book was terrible. Perhaps our standards are too high, but awaiting the book was like looking forward to a great meal at a high end restaurant. But, once the meal was served, it was a bland cheese pizza. This story was an elongated Readers Digest short story.Wonderful Read
5By CaseyWeimI continually enjoy delving into his books. Despite their exploration of life's darker aspects, they consistently illuminate its brighter facets too.Easy read
4By scr_zeldaAs usual an interesting plot and well written. My only complaint is fast wrap up and the abrupt ending.
