Simply just not my favorite Jonathon Kellerman book. Kept my attention early but seemed to become gruesome simply for the sake of being gruesome. Bordered more on the fringes of a horror novel than a mystery and consequently lost my interest. I love a clever mystery, but when books get their attention from describing gross, dissected body parts it is time to move on. Fortunately I have read other Alex Delaware mysteries and have no intention of giving up on this author. Jonathan Kellerman one of my favorite writers, often produces a five star novel. This book, however, did not reflect the wonderful simpatico between Alex Delaware LAPD's consultant psychologist and Milo Sturgis, gay, obese and jocular homicide detective. The first two-thirds would have earned two stars based upon grisly details and depressing ambience. A disagreeable woman is murdered and mutilated post mortem; a great deal of time is spent seeking motive; however, when more bodies begin piling up with the same calling card, the two start seeking connections. A great portion of the novel is spent discussing a once-state-of the art psychiatric facility with an ominous 'specialized care unit.' However,during the last third, the book takes a deft turn as Delaware, Sturgis and LA's finest start to investigate and discover, clue, after clue. Ideas emerge as the chase begins to frenetically fast pedal to a conclusion. In the end, Kellerman manages to pull me in and keep me reading.
What do You think about Víctimas (2012)?
I loved Jonathan Kellerman books and this again was a very good read.
—TaiTai
I have been a Kellerman fan since 1990 -- he never lets me down!
—sassie
one of his better ones. Love Dr. Alex and Lt Milo!
—Koonal
