Malice - Jonathan Kellerman
Pub. Date: Feb. 2, 2026
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Can it be that this is the 42nd in the Alex Delaware series and that I have read all of them? I think this was one of the first adult mystery series I started following.
In this installment, a bright, motivated but poor student is found murdered. He was shot, stabbed after death, and left away from the murder scene. Could the culprit be someone close to home, his jealous half brother with whom he has only recently become acquainted? When two more unrelated bodies are found, killed following the same MO, psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis are baffled as to the connection among the three victims.
Kellerman writes true police procedurals, albeit with a unique twist as Milo is unconventional and Alex provides psychological insight. The stories follow a familiar rhythm, with the duo chasing leads, generating and discussing different theories, interviewing persons of interest, and enjoying a few good meals. Kellerman’s descriptions are particularly vivid and entertaining, and he consistently presents fresh perspectives on cases. Whenever I open a Kellerman book, I find it difficult to put it down.
This book can be read as a standalone, but if you are a fan of this series, it is always enjoyable to meet up once again with these characters.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @RandomHouse @BallantineBooks for the DRC.
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