The alex delaware books by jonathan kellerman have been a longtime favorite of mine. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Fans of the longrunning delaware series will be thrilled with this one, and because each book functions just fine as a standalone, theres nothing keeping new readers from diving in. The complete series list for alex delaware jonathan kellerman. Delaware appears in 32 of kellermans popular murder mysteries. Alex delaware novels to get tv series adaptation by idw. The alex delaware series by jonathan kellerman is one of the most popular crime mystery series in our modern times. The alex delaware detective series begins with when the bough breaks, published in 1985. One of the most tightly plotted, tightly written of the alex delaware series.
The character appears in over twentyfive distinct murder mystery novels by the same author. Delaware is a forensic psychologist, although kellerman wrote a back story in which delaware practiced as a child. The franchise is being developed for a straighttoseries run, with idw controlling the. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. He slowly starts unraveling the mysteries of the case by unfolding the thoughts in melodys mind. This is the link to a 40year old conspiracy which alex has to solve fast as it could pose a huge risk to melodys life. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series.
Alex delaware is the creation of the famous writer and edgar award winning jonathan kellerman. Delaware is a forensic psychologist, although kellerman wrote a. In when the bough breaks the novel that started it all delaware is irresistably drawn to the case of a terrified child who is the only witness in a horrific double murder. Alex delaware audiobooks listen to the full series. There is a dependable line of familiarity that connects the individual novels in the series, namely the oddcouple friendship between alex, the child psychologist, and lapd lieutenant milo sturgis. Guilt, alex delaware by jonathan kellerman 9780345505743. Alex delaware is a detective in a series of novels written by author john kellerman. Next february, alex delaware is back for another goaround in jonathan kellermans the wedding guest, the 34th book in his longrunning new york times bestselling series following night moves, which came out back in february, kellermans latest novel features a killer plot about a wedding that takes a murderous turn. Heartbreak hotel alex delaware series, book 32 by jonathan kellerman, 9781472241566, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The alex delaware book series by jonathan kellerman includes books when the bough breaks, blood test, over the edge, and several more. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Alex delaware s world is jolted by a surprise telephone call from a former client. Set in cross gritty beat in the heart of washington d. The starledger the combination of alex delaware and detective milo sturgis.
Browse ebooks from the alex delaware series to read online or download in epub or pdf format. A cold heart alex delaware series, book 17 by jonathan. Jonathan kellermans bestselling alex delaware novels will be adapted as a tv series by idw entertainment. Alex delaware series in order jonathan kellerman fictiondb. The first alex delaware book, when the bough breaks, won an edgar award for best first novel. Jonathan kellerman is an established psychologist, teacher, researcher, and book author. With his wife, bestselling novelist faye kellerman, he coauthored double homicide and capital crimes. James pattersons alex cross series hachette book group. In the series, delaware is presented as a forensic psychologist.
Alex delawares world is jolted by a surprise telephone call from a former client. The alex delaware books are listed below in publication order. Then theres the underworld, where hustlers, gangsters, call girls, cyber crooks, drug dealers. A list of all jonathan kellermans series in reading order. He has been described in many ways by various critics, but appears to be a great example of the postmodern detective. What unearths is a disturbing truth which relates to incidents in alexs childhood. Buy books from alex delaware series online at booktopia, australias local bookstore. From the new york times bestselling author, a thrilling novel in the alex delaware series about a psychotic teenage boy accused of six murders. See the plot details for jonathan kellermans 35th alex. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Discover the riveting thriller series featuring detective alex cross written by bestselling author james patterson. Alex delaware is a fictional character in a book series written by jonathan kellerman. The first novel, when the bough breaks, was published in 1985. An alex delaware novel ebook written by jonathan kellerman.
This is the 33rd novel in the alex delaware series and i have read many, if not most, of the books. A gritty detective series with a dynamic relationship between psychologist alex delaware and detective milo sturgis. The characters of police lieutenant milo sturgis and psychiatrist alex delaware blended perfectly to create stories that were not only well done but entertaining and left the reader wanting more. When the phone rings in the middle of the night, child psychologist alex delaware does not hesitate. Driving through the dreamlit san fernando valley, alex rushes to jamey cadmus, the patient he had failed five years beforeand who now calls with a. A riveting psychological crime novel by jonathan kellerman, in very good condition. He is known for his work on detectives, when the bough breaks 1986 and murder by the book 2006. Currently, there are 33 published alex delaware books published to date. This is book number 34 in the alex delaware series. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. The third book in the alex delaware series is called over the edge and was originally published in 1987.
The latest one released so far is called night moves, released in 2018. This was partly due to the setup of the book and the slow start to the narrative, and partly due to the fact that in. Breakdown alex delaware series book 31 a thrillingly. Jonathan kellerman was born on august 9, 1949 in new york city, new york, usa. See the complete alex delaware series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Reading the jonathan kellerman books in order involves in most peoples minds reading the alex delaware series, however, the author has written several other shorter series and a few standalone novels as well. Jamey cadmus, 17, was part of a pilot project of highly gifted adolescents 5 years earlier and dr. Aug 10, 2017 heartbreak hotel alex delaware series, book 32 by jonathan kellerman, 9781472241566, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Browse ebooks from the alexdelaware series to read online or download in epub or pdf format. Following night moves, which came out back in february, kellermans latest novel features a killer plot about a wedding that takes a murderous turn. Jamey, disoriented and confused, calls delaware from a private hospital in the california canyons. Books by jonathan kellerman printable list available alex delaware series when the bough breaks 1985 blood test 1986 over the edge 1987 silent partner 1989 time bomb 1990 private eyes 1992 devils waltz 1993 bad love 1994 selfdefense 1995 the web 1996 the clinic 1997 survival of the fittest 1997 monster 1999 dr. However, the author through backstory describes the character to have practiced child psychologist.
Alex delaware is a police consultant and child psychologist, and many of the alex delaware novels are best sellers. While i enjoyed the story overall, i had a hard time getting into this one. Forbes dont miss the excerpt of jonathan kellermans guilt in the back of the book. Jonathan kellermans 34th alex delaware novel announced. Jun 12, 2018 next february, alex delaware is back for another goaround in jonathan kellermans the wedding guest, the 34th book in his longrunning new york times bestselling series. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Breakdown alex delaware series, book 31 by jonathan kellerman, 9781472206480, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alex delaware series jonathan kellerman unraveling the madness behind l. Alex delaware is a literary character created by american writer jonathan kellerman. Below is the order of jonathan kellermans alex delaware novels in order of when they were originally published.