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Jonathan Kellerman

Author of Monster

107+ Works 64,465 Members 1,284 Reviews 150 Favorited

About the Author

Jonathan Kellerman is one of the world's most popular authors. He has brought his expertise as a child psychologist to 16 consecutive bestselling novels of suspense, including The Butcher's Theater, Jerusalem, and Billy Straight and 32 previous Alex Delaware novels, translated into two dozen show more languages. He is also the author of numerous essays, short stories, and scientific articles, two children's books, and three volumes on psychology, including Savage Spawn: Reflections on Violent Children. (Publisher Provided) show less
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Series

Works by Jonathan Kellerman

Monster (1999) 2,171 copies
Gone (2006) 2,106 copies
The Murder Book (2002) 2,103 copies
When the Bough Breaks (1985) 2,071 copies
Therapy (2004) 2,004 copies
Rage (2005) 1,969 copies
Dr. Death (2000) 1,916 copies
A Cold Heart (2003) 1,911 copies
Flesh and Blood (2001) 1,876 copies
Survival of the Fittest (1997) 1,847 copies
Complusion (2008) 1,808 copies
Obsession (2007) 1,785 copies
Twisted: A Novel (2004) 1,771 copies
Over the Edge (1987) 1,760 copies
The Clinic (1997) 1,758 copies
Bones (2008) 1,728 copies
Self-Defense (1995) 1,713 copies
The Web (1995) 1,697 copies
The Conspiracy Club (2003) 1,687 copies
Bad Love (1994) 1,672 copies
Silent Partner (1989) 1,633 copies
Blood Test (1986) 1,584 copies
Devil's Waltz (1992) 1,583 copies
Time Bomb (1990) 1,555 copies
Billy Straight (1998) 1,535 copies
Private Eyes (1991) 1,460 copies
Evidence (2009) 1,363 copies
Deception (2010) 1,335 copies
Mystery (2011) 1,157 copies
Victims (2012) 1,098 copies
True Detectives: A Novel (2009) 1,060 copies
The Butcher's Theater (1988) 991 copies
Guilt (2013) 919 copies
Killer (2014) 792 copies
Capital Crimes (2006) 707 copies
The Murderer's Daughter (2015) 689 copies
Motive (2015) 684 copies
Heartbreak Hotel (2017) 583 copies
Breakdown (2016) 580 copies
The Wedding Guest (2019) 473 copies
Night Moves (2018) 461 copies
Crime Scene: A Novel (2017) 458 copies
The Golem of Hollywood (2014) 454 copies
The Museum of Desire (2020) 421 copies
Serpentine (2021) 361 copies
City of the Dead (2022) 291 copies
The Golem of Paris (2015) 244 copies
Unnatural History (2023) 235 copies
Half Moon Bay (2020) 222 copies
The Burning (2021) 159 copies
The Ghost Orchid (2024) 83 copies
The Best American Crime Reporting 2008 (2009) — Editor — 75 copies
Double Homicide Boston (2004) 56 copies
Diagnosis Dead (1998) — Editor — 54 copies
Devil's Waltz / Bad Love (2003) 42 copies
The Right Thing to Do (2015) 31 copies
The Web (Graphic Novel) (2014) 18 copies
Sante Fe: Still Life (2004) 18 copies
Omnibus: The Web/Bad Love (1996) 10 copies
Monster (Graphic Novel) (2017) 9 copies
The Lost Coast (2024) 3 copies
Les Noces funestes (2023) 2 copies
Que la bête s'échappe (2016) 2 copies
Z zimną krwią (2004) 1 copy
Header Billy Straight (2005) 1 copy
Ofiary (2012) 1 copy
Teatr rzeznika (2002) 1 copy
Canavar (2015) 1 copy
Grove 1 copy
All Books 1 copy

Associated Works

Diamonds Are Forever (1956) — Introduction, some editions — 3,056 copies
Three Doors to Death (1950) — Introduction, some editions — 791 copies
The Best American Mystery Stories 1997 (1997) — Contributor — 117 copies
Murder for Love (1996) — Contributor — 91 copies
Great Writers and Kids Write Mystery Stories (1996) — Contributor — 3 copies

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Reviews

When the Bough Breaks is a book about men who love to play with young children. It is a horrible story with a terrible ending. It is heartbreaking because one knows that this must be happening. Four stars were given in this review for the book.
 
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lbswiener | 44 other reviews | Mar 6, 2024 |
Alex and Milo investigate the case of a wealthy, young photographer being murdered in his nondescript home. The photographer was working on a "dream" project of inviting homeless people to his studio and recreating them in the way that they wish their life had gone. Is one of the Wishers guilty of murder?

The characterizations in this book are particularly well done. Each of the homeless has a personality making this a very good read.
 
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phoenixcomet | 9 other reviews | Feb 27, 2024 |
The Ghost Orchid is a real flower that grows in Florida. It is difficult to find and fits one of the characters. The book is a good story from beginning to end. Somehow with no clues, the murders are able to be solved. Four stars were given in this review for another great Dr. Alex Delaware thriller.
 
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lbswiener | 5 other reviews | Feb 23, 2024 |

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Works
107
Also by
12
Members
64,465
Popularity
#219
Rating
½ 3.6
Reviews
1,284
ISBNs
1,820
Languages
23
Favorited
150

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