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Dr. Death (SIGNED) by Jonathan Kellerman
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Dr. Death (SIGNED) (original 2000; edition 2000)

by Jonathan Kellerman

Series: Alex Delaware (14)

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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jonathan Kellerman's Victims.

Who killed the killer? In this brilliant and startling psychological thriller, Jonathan Kellerman, perennial bestselling author, gives a sharp and timely twist to homicide's central question.

Someone has murdered euthanasia champion Dr. Eldon Mateâ??a self-styled Dr. Death responsible for scores of assisted suicides. In a burst of bloody irony, the killer chooses to dispatch the doctor in the back of Mate's own suicide van, hooking him up to the killing apparatus dubbed "the Humanitron"â??and adding some butchering touches of his own. The case is assigned to veteran LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis, who turns, once again, to his friend Dr. Alex Delaware. But working this case raises a conflict of interest for Alex so profound that he can't even discuss it with Milo. The tension that develops between cop and psychologist further complicates an already baffling and complex murder investigationâ??one whose suspects include the families of Dr. Mate's "travelers," Mate's own son, and a psychopathic killer who relishes the geometry of death.

Dr. Death is a rich brew of unforgettable characters, labyrinthine plotting, page-turning prose, and the unique insights into the darkest corners of the human mind that have earned Jonathan Kellerman international accolades as the master of psychological
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Dr. Death is a complicated whodunit because there are more than one story happening. It is an interesting story that deals more with the psychology of the killer than with the thriller side of the story. Four stars were given in this review because it had a beginning, middle and end. All of the settings were real and the characters. It is recommended. ( )
  lbswiener | Dec 22, 2023 |
It is funny how one can forget how enjoyable a Jonathan Kellerman novel can be. Right now in the process of trying to catch up on my Kellerman reading so this is the second one in a row. The thing I can say about Jonathan Kellerman while I enjoy this books they never seem to stick with me as others do. His writing is good his stories are interesting and he does a good job of developing his two primary characters. You know the people is he writing about they are familiar and sometimes I wonder if that isn't part of the problem. The are steady they are known and human but nothing really stands out about them. They live through the story and you join them on their journey in each investigation. Maybe there is not enough flash not enough panache. The stories are enjoyable, they are good and do hold your interest but they don't ever have that hidden sin like the joy of sneaking a hot cookie that mom has just set out and told you to wait for.

Dr Death is one of his more interesting stories with more than the usual twists and turns as the crime is investigated. There is tension between the principle characters and it can be felt throughout the story - something that is not easy to do. There are some interesting characters that are more than cardboard fillers as the story progresses and the ending is pulled off in a very interesting manner that tangentially fulfills the wrap up requirement of the diverse elements that were in play. The final answers are surprising but in retrospect answer the deepest questions that were left hanging.

I would recommend this book for anyone who has enjoyed a Jonathan Kellerman story. ( )
  can44okie | Aug 28, 2020 |
I have no idea why I've never read any of Jonathan Kellerman's books. I also don't know how this one ended up on my shelf but, but I'm certainly glad it did. This is part of a series featuring psychologist Alex Davenport. This isn't the first or the last, however. In this one, Eldon Mate was infamous for his euthanasia of the terminally ill. Only now he's the victim and it wasn't a nice, peaceful death. Kellerman is prolific and I'm off to find another of his.
  susandennis | Jun 5, 2020 |
I like the voices of the characters in Kellerman's books, and the writing and dialogue are far better than the average entry in this genre. Action and detail pile on constantly in a suspenseful way. However, in this particular book, Kellerman takes preachy tendencies to an extreme. These tones are present in most of his mysteries, but they are extreme enough in this novel to slow down the reading. It's not thought-provoking: it's annoying. ( )
  ijustgetbored | May 26, 2017 |
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Irony can be a rich dessert, so when the contents of the van were publicized, some people gorged.
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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jonathan Kellerman's Victims.

Who killed the killer? In this brilliant and startling psychological thriller, Jonathan Kellerman, perennial bestselling author, gives a sharp and timely twist to homicide's central question.

Someone has murdered euthanasia champion Dr. Eldon Mateâ??a self-styled Dr. Death responsible for scores of assisted suicides. In a burst of bloody irony, the killer chooses to dispatch the doctor in the back of Mate's own suicide van, hooking him up to the killing apparatus dubbed "the Humanitron"â??and adding some butchering touches of his own. The case is assigned to veteran LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis, who turns, once again, to his friend Dr. Alex Delaware. But working this case raises a conflict of interest for Alex so profound that he can't even discuss it with Milo. The tension that develops between cop and psychologist further complicates an already baffling and complex murder investigationâ??one whose suspects include the families of Dr. Mate's "travelers," Mate's own son, and a psychopathic killer who relishes the geometry of death.

Dr. Death is a rich brew of unforgettable characters, labyrinthine plotting, page-turning prose, and the unique insights into the darkest corners of the human mind that have earned Jonathan Kellerman international accolades as the master of psychological

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