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The most beloved and enduring duo in American crime fiction is back. Psychologist Alex Delaware and Homicide Detective Milo Sturgis race against time to find a twisted killer in this riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling “master of suspense” (Los Angeles Times). People come to Los Angeles to chase their dreams. Sometimes they find themselves cast into a nightmare. And sometimes, the most ardent dreamers turn out to be the most vicious monsters. The body of an aspiring actress is found dumped near a hospital emergency room. She’s been drugged and murdered and the motive for the callous crime remains maddeningly out of reach. Until, a prime suspect materializes. Another Hollywood hopeful. Only to be shot dead by a sniper using a weapon that turns out to have been catalogued in a previous murder. And another, before that. It’s not long before more bodies begin piling up. What makes the murderous spree baffling is the apparent lack of connection among the victims. Is this the work of a random thrill killer, the toughest of all cases to unravel? But as Alex and Milo dig deeper they’re faced with an even knottier scenario: a highly complex killer with deep-seated motivation that will require all of their highly honed skills to decipher. The latest page-turner from #1 New York Times bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, is a tale of psychological complexity, dark suspense, and shocking surprises. A wild ride through L.A.’s surreal underbelly climaxed by an edge-of-the chair conclusion.
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40 primary booksAlex Delaware is a 40-book series with 40 released primary works first released in 1985 with contributions by Jonathan Kellerman.
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Open Season is book 41 in the Alex Delaware/Milo Sturgis series. Yep, you read that right, book 41. Hard to believe I know, because the series is as fresh now as it was when I first started reading it, way back when. Alex and Milo are like old friends now, and each new book like an annual reunion.
The thing I like about this series is the straightforwardness of it all. Murders are committed, murders are investigated, all leads are followed until the perpetrator is caught. Not a red herring in sight. The only fish worthy of mention are Alex's. 🐠
The central characters are likeable, and Alex and Milo are a perfect team. And then there's Blanche. I can never resist a dog. 🐶
Open Season is an enjoyable, gripping read, with an intricate plot that will keep you guessing.