Bones (Alex Delaware, No. 23) | 
 enlarge | Author: Jonathan Kellerman
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 525
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 0345495136
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345495136
ASIN: 0345495136
Publication Date: October 21, 2008
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Product Description
When it comes to writing deftly layered, tightly coiled novels of suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman reigns supreme as “master of the psychological thriller” (People). Now, Kellerman has worked his magic again in this chilling new masterpiece.
The anonymous caller has an ominous tone and an unnerving message about something “real dead . . . buried in your marsh.” The eco-volunteer on the other end of the phone thinks it’s a prank, but when a young woman’s body turns up in L.A.’s Bird Marsh preserve no one’s laughing. And when the bones of more victims surface, homicide detective Milo Sturgis realizes the city’s under siege to an insidious killer. Milo’s first move: calling in psychologist Alex Delaware.
The murdered women are prostitutes–except the most recent victim; a brilliant young musician from the East Coast, employed by a wealthy family to tutor a musical prodigy, Selena Bass seems out of place in the marsh’s grim tableau.
Conveniently–perhaps ominously–Selena’s blueblood employers are nowhere to be found, and their estate’s jittery caretaker raises hackles. But Milo’s instincts and Alex’s insight are too well-honed to settle for easy answers, even given the dark secrets in this troubled man’s past. Their investigation unearths disturbing layers–about victims, potential victims, and suspects alike–plunging even deeper into the murky marsh’s enigmatic depths.
Bizarre details of the crimes suggest a devilish serial killer prowling L.A.’s gritty streets. But when a new murder deviates from the pattern, derailing a possible profile, Alex and Milo must look beyond the suspicion of madness and consider an even more sinister mind at work. Answers don’t come easy, but the darkest of drives and desires may fuel the most devious of foes.
Bones is classic Kellerman–relentlessly peeling back the skin and psyches of its characters and revealing the shadows and sins of the souls beneath. With jolt after jolt of galvanizing suspense, it drives the reader through its twists and turns toward a climax as satisfying as it is shattering.
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 Bones December 2, 2008
Jonathan Kellerman fans will enjoy this book. Packed full of twist and turns, suspense and new characters to enjoy. I'm a die hard Delaware fan and this book takes you on a different kind of adventure with Alex and Milo. A must read for every Kellerman fan!
Great reading December 1, 2008
As in all of Kellerman's books, I find myself reading this much too fast, just because the story is incredible. I would like to either slow down, or ask Mr. Kellerman to make his books longer.
This is another fun...(murder is fun?) book. November 27, 2008
I read every Kellerman book, both by Faye and Jonathan...
They have their style down, but always present surprises....
If you have not read Kellerman, start now.
 Just okay November 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've read most of the Alex Delaware novels and looked forward to reading this one. Had a hard time getting interested in the characters or even the storyline. I read the entire book hoping it would have a major development-nothing really happened. After reading this, I could've gone without and not missed much in the lives/development of Milo or Alex. Am awaiting the next novel with caution instead of excitement.
A Decent Read November 25, 2008
This one was worth the time to read, but not a classic Delaware novel; there seemed to be more about other characters and less of Alex Delaware. I would still recommend to Alex Delaware fans.
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