Deception (Alex Delaware Series #25)

What happened to the 9.99 ebook prices?

All of a sudden, the prices are now 13 and 14 dollars! Too much! Also, too many books on pre-order when they've been on the shelves in stores for weeks and months! Feel like we've been had buying the Nook after waiting several months for delivery!!!!

10 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Fans of the long running series will enjoy Deception

Windsor Preparatory Academy teacher Elise Freeman is found dead in her apartment in Studio City. The victim is found lying in a tub of dry ice. Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Weinberg assigns the homicide investigation to Lieutenant Milo Sturgis with a stern warning to keep the exclusive Brentwood school out of the inquiry as much as possible though he offers no explanation; veteran cop Milo is used to personal agenda restrictions from superiors..

Milo is concerned with his boss' admonition because Elise left behind a DVD accusing three of her peers of sexual harassment. He believes the case must start with them. Psychologist Alex Delaware assists Milo on the case and soon the pair find a teacher with plenty of skeletons that those involved with her want to remain interred. However, one of them has killed before and is willing to kill again to keep the bones buried.

As always in this remarkable police procedural, the lead pair of Milo and Alex make for a fine story line as they debate the merits of the case and much more. The investigation is totally hampered by Chief Weinberg placing a major stipulation on Detective Sturgis; this adds depth and a sense of realism to the whodunit. Fans of the long running series will enjoy Deception as the investigators seek Evidence while walking the tightrope of brass interference.

Harriet Klausner

8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

EYE STRAIN

Honest, fellow readers,I really couldn't put this book down and as a result, I received eye strain for my efforts. DECEPTION went with me to 3 doctors offices, my husband's office (waited for him)and even a drag race. The only thing is that I got aggravated at Alex because I wore my brain out trying to figure out what he was thinking... ahead of the vocalization of his theory. Milo is especially thoughtful in this book, in his Milo way, and I liked it.
The old adage is correct; this is a real page turner. And yes, I'm not ashamed that I am a Milo Sturgis and Alex Delaware groupie.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Welcome back, Alex!

It's always nice to have a new Alex Delaware novel in my hands. This is the second Delaware novel I've read for the first time on the Nook, and I have to say I am loving the little device! Much easier to carry it on the airplane than carrying a couple of hard-cover novels. "Deception" isn't anything terribly original ... but it feels like sitting down with an old friend. Alex and Milo and Robin: I LOVE these characters, always have and always will. And unlike Patricia Cornwell, Kellerman has managed to keep the proceedings from becoming stale or too unpredictable. I mean, you know what you're getting with a Delaware novel; and that's still a good thing. Not so much with the Scarpetta novels, in my opinion. I highly recommend this book!

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Nasty Goings-on at Elite Prep School

Psychologist Alex Delaware and his friend Detective Milo Sturgis try to unravel the reasons behind the murder of a teacher at a prestigious private school near Los Angeles. Elise Freeman would seem to have plenty of enemies, in her professional life as well as in her private one. Her promiscuity and shady financial dealings in recent years don't help matters. Higher-ups at both the exclusive school and in the police department would rather hush the murder up, but Milo isn't having it. In this one, narrator Alex drops a bit into the background, with Milo's impressive interrogative (he prefers to call it "interviewing") skills coming to the fore. A fast, enjoyable read.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Delaware Does it Again!

The latest from Jonathan Kellerman does not disappoint! I could not put this book down and couldn't wait to see what happened next. The story line is tight and the characters and action are vintage Kellerman. This is one of the best Alex Delaware mysteries in a while.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Go Alex

Good job, Kellerman. Thanks for keeping us up to date on Milo and Alex. Always a pleasure.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Where is the depth of story and character?

I have read all but three of Jonathan Kellerman's books, with the sad realization that the more recent the novel, the more shallow the story. I have found the story to be unimaginative (main character seducing female by page 13) and shallow. I was hoping for an "on the edge of my seat, can't put it down" story-line, but have had no problems putting this one down, and not much interest in picking it back up. Think this might be the end of following Alex Delaware, and all of Jonathan Kellerman's characters. Will have to wait and see :(

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Another Good One

Patterson does it again. Another good Delaware and Sturgis story.

A lot going on...

And I loved every second of the read!

Great book

Anyone who know Alex and Milo will enjoy this book.I would recommend any one who just wnat to read any Jonathan Kellerman's books to start with the first in this series. Then you have 23 books to chose from.

recommended

The book met my expectations; I enjoyed reading it. However, the process of buying a nook book is lengthy and frustrating. Please email me with a simple step by step procedure for buying nook books and reading on my i-pad easily. Thanks.

willa27

LOVED IT!

This is a true detective story. I love the writing and the fact that it is a lot of dialogue with people of interest in the case. It seems a bit more realistic than other books or shows on how detective work is supposed to be played out. There is also a so-called twist at the end which I didn't see coming. I highly recommend this book.

Kept me turning the pages

I love Milo and many times there is too much Alex off on his own. This book had the two working side by side, although I missed frequent scenes with Robin that were missing. Lots of Milo helped. Great story!!

Alex & Milo have done it again...

I loved this novel so much. It's always great to see that Jonathan Kellerman has not lost his flair. Alex Delaware & Milo Sturgis are my favorite crime-solving partners. They are both so insync together, their dialogs are never boring and witty at times. Their series are always thrilling. I also loved the narration of the audio book. Never get tired of listening to John Rubinstein.

Brilliant Mystery!

As an avid reader of Jonathan Kellerman's "Alex Delaware" novels/mysteries; this was by far, one of his finest! I literally couldn't put the book down and finished it in only a few days. "Milo" (chief detective) was at his finest and really stole the show in this book; with Delaware giving a fine performance. They make good partners and complement one another. The story-line was fast and furious and the characters believable. Just when I thought I knew "who did it" ~~ another suspect surfaced. As always, Kellerman holds your interest from beginning to end. Well done, Jonathan. Can't wait till the next "Alex Delaware" novel. They are always very brilliant mysteries with a psychological twist. Thank you Mr. Kellerman for yet another brilliant novel!

Average read

This was a good book but not one of Johnathan Kellerman's best. I thought it moved a little slow and was not one of his best. It was a good read anyway and I will continue to read more books by Mr. Kellerman.

Another adventure with Alex and Milo

Since first stumbling across Alex Delware, I have been intrigued. I then spent month catching up on the books from the beginning of the series. This book is worth the read, although not the best, most puzzling book Kellerman has put forth.

Again, where's the psychology?

Kellerman seems to be running out of steam and perhaps its time for Dr. Delaware to retire from forensic psychology. Once again (see reviews of #24 in the series: Evidence), the main character of the story, Dr. Delaware, plays assistant to Milo.

I enjoyed the earlier works by Kellerman because they focused on Dr. Delaware, using his psychological training as a tool in solving crimes and the themes dealt with psychology. Without this psychological aspects Kellerman's writing is not sufficiently good enough to stand alone as a police procedural.

Deception

Alex Delaware is back and is assisting Milo Sturgis in figuring out if Elise Freeman was murdered or committed suicide in Jonathan Kellerman's Deception. I have always enjoyed the Alex Delaware novels and some may think that they are running out of steam. This may be so, as but this has brought back what that suspense that has been lacking in recent novels. Although I enjoy the characters Robin and Rick, they were missing in this book, which focused on good detective work and solving the case.