#1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman writes unforgettable tales of crime and detection that expose the shadowy side of glittering Los Angeles. And in Evidence, readers are once again in the dexterous grip of a master storyteller and stylist equally skilled at teasing your brain and taking your breath away. In the half-built skeleton of a monstrously vulgar mansion in one of L.A.’s toniest neighborhoods, a watchman stumbles on the bodies of a young couple–murdered in flagrante and left in a gruesome postmortem embrace. Though he’s cracked some of the city’s worst slayings, veteran homicide cop Milo Sturgis is still shocked at the grisly sight: a twisted crime that only Milo’s killer instincts–and psychologist Alex Delaware’s keen insights–can hope to solve. While the female victim’s identity remains a question mark, her companion is ID’d as eco-friendly architect Desmond Backer, who disdains the sort of grandiose superstructure he’s found dead in. And the late Mr. Backer, it’s revealed was also notorious for his power to seduce women. The rare exception is his ex-boss, Helga Gemein, who’s as indifferent to Desmond’s death as she apparently was to his advances. Though Milo and Alex place her on their short list of suspects, the deeper they dig for clues the longer the list grows. An elusive prince who appears to harbor decidedly American appetites, an eccentric blueblood with an ax to grind, one of Desmond’s restless ex-lovers and her cuckolded husband–all are in the homicidal mix spiced with eco-terrorism, arson, blackmail, conspiracy, and a vendetta that runs deep. But when the investigation veers suddenly in a startling direction, it’s the investigators who may wind up on the wrong end of a cornered predator’s final fury.
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"My man Lieutenant Detective Milo Sturgis gets the limelight in this fairly fast paced "Police Procedural". Even the narrator John Rubenstein is able to add new dimension to his characters voices, for a while there I thought all the male characters over the age of 50 ate or drank dairy products to get their voice that way.."
— Pixfixtony (4 out of 5 stars)
" A real strange twist at the end....my favorite kind of mystery! "
— Zada, 1/26/2014" Most uncreative name for a crime novel ever "
— Josh, 1/24/2014" listened to this and it was so like others I must admit I did not like as well. Seems to offer no new "learnings" or "fun". "
— Suevw, 1/19/2014" Good story. Very enjoyable. Easy reading. "
— David, 1/7/2014" sidekick uses strong language "
— Calli, 1/6/2014" I like the characters in this series, but this book's plot was just a bit too far fetched and stupid. "
— Corrie, 12/30/2013" Audiobook.......I normally am a fan of the Alex Delaware series, but this one was difficult to stick with. And frankly, this was more of a Milo Sturgis story than an Alex Delaware story. "
— Ferris, 12/24/2013" another good mystery series "
— shoelake, 12/15/2013" This one was difficult to follow at times. "
— Lois, 12/15/2013" c2009. "She is a criminal, catch the bitch before she braids her hair and puts on lederhosen and disappears into the land of cuckoos and chocolate." "
— Ruth, 12/4/2013" I like this series, enjoyable in general. A little predictable though, this one I mean. Maybe when you're on the 20-something book it gets hard to be fresh and original. Not much personal story lines going on, which I like better (meaning stuff in Alex's personal life). "
— Janel, 11/13/2013" One of the better Alex Delaware, Milo Sturgis opuses in a while. The usual LA setting. This time Holmby Hills. An abandoned half-built house, a far-away Pacific kingdom combine to make a good mystery. If you like Kellerman, you'll probably like this one. "
— Gretchen, 8/23/2013" HB -- A crime of passion/revenge or a crime by an eco terrorist group? "
— Irene, 8/9/2013" very reliable writer. good mystery with some interesting twists. "
— Jean, 8/7/2013" Couple found dead in flagrante. Complex plot involving Swiss/Austrian Architect, and revenge killings. "
— Martin, 6/13/2013" Never finished. It is the worst, most boring book Kellerman ever wrote. "
— Jan, 6/5/2013" Homicide detective Milo Sturgis and psychologist Alex Delaware enter a world of a double homicide with suspects who use blackmail, conspiracy and a long running vendetta to further their own agenda. As usual its an exciting tale with many suspects. "
— Anthony, 4/24/2013" this is my first Jonathan Kellerman book i have read, it was well written and i give it a 4.5, it certainly does give you alot of candidates to figure out who've done it and why. it is something that will really intrigue you, can't believe it took me 2.5 days. "
— Melanie, 4/16/2013" Sadly, rather boring and rambling. Stilted dialogue. Whole thing could have been done in a TV CSI one-hour episode with breaks for commercials. "
— Nanosynergy, 3/22/2013" Good plotting. Milo's character keeps getting stronger and more interesting and so do the cops who work with him. But it seems that Alex is slipping further into the background. "
— Carolyn, 11/26/2012" Alex and Milo are investigating the deaths of a couple found in set up compromising position in a framed, but not completed house. There are a plethora of interesting and colorful characters, more deaths, arson and eco-terrorists. Perfect reading for a rainy weekend! "
— Joyce, 10/19/2012" Good story with several interesting twists. if it was 50 pages shorter - much of the nonessential content which dragged the book down would have been removed. "
— Reena, 4/9/2012" I love the Alex Delaware series, but lately it's really went downhill. The whole environmental group seemed ludicrous, not scary. And the ending didn't feel complete at all. Very disappointing. "
— Kat, 2/29/2012" Good book . Not so much blood and gore. "
— Marianne, 12/24/2011" I know the whole prmeise is far-fetched--a detective that has a psychologist who accompanies him nearly everywhere. Yet it was somewhat entertaining in a "I wonder who did?" it kind of way. "
— Kathy, 8/3/2011" Sadly, Kellerman has gone the way of the formulaic. While still compelling, this was nowhere near the level of suspense his early Alex Delaware novels had. I'm hopeful that "Deception" will return some of that old tension. "
— Rachel, 4/29/2011" Dead couple embrace.<br/>Abandoned, half-built mansion.<br/>Motive mystery.<br/><br/>Two different crimes.<br/>How do they tie together?<br/>Who connects the two? "
— Dee, 4/12/2011" The book started out interesting and then just lost my interest in the middle. Just couldn't finish. I do want to know about the couple that was murdered, but just can't finish to get there. "
— Tammy, 2/27/2011" I love Alex Delaware books, but I found this one to be just a bit convoluted. There were a few too many sub-plots going on, and it made it hard to follow the story at times. <br/>It was still an enjoyable read! "
— Julie, 2/24/2011" The duo of Delaware and Sturgis are a great pair. I am surprised they haven't made a movie out of this series yet. "
— Cornmaven, 2/17/2011" Alex Delaware appeared to have more of a bit part in this novel. I enjoyed the book, but it is not up to other Kellerman novels. "
— Cheryl, 2/16/2011" I like Kellerman's books a lot. But he writes a simple story that barely keeps your interest. Not his normal high level work. He has written many better books and mysteries. Still his main characters Milo and Alex are always fun to follow. "
— Keith, 1/16/2011" Couple found dead in flagrante. Complex plot involving Swiss/Austrian Architect, and revenge killings. "
— Martin, 1/8/2011" Good plotting. Milo's character keeps getting stronger and more interesting and so do the cops who work with him. But it seems that Alex is slipping further into the background. "
— Carolyn, 1/7/2011" Reads exactly like an episode of CSI. Interesting enough story but the writing style was unusual and the terminology was very specialized, which made it a bit of a challenging read. I wouldn't recommend this book, but I don't feel like I wasted my time reading it either. "
— Jenna, 12/18/2010" Good book . Not so much blood and gore. "
— Marianne, 12/5/2010" This is another fine police procedural featuring psychologist Alex Delaware and his buddy Detective Milo Sturgis. This book's plot takes many twists and turns. "
— james, 12/4/2010" The watchman at a large unfinished mansion finds a pair of bodies inside the house. Alex goes with Milo to analyze the scene. First they need to find the name of the female victim and why they are there. "
— Arlene, 11/24/2010" Readable, but not as interesting as all the earlier Alex Delaware/Milo Sturgis novels. "
— Heinlec, 11/10/2010Jonathan Kellerman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty crime novels. His unique perspective on human behavior has led to the creation of the Alex Delaware series. He has won the Goldwyn, Edgar, and Anthony awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association. With his wife, bestselling novelist Faye Kellerman, he co-authored Double Homicide and Capital Crimes. With his son, bestselling novelist Jesse Kellerman, he co-authored six novels.
John Rubinstein is an actor, composer, and director who won a Tony Award for his starring role in Broadway’s Children of a Lesser God. He has narrated dozens of audiobooks, earning several AudioFile Earphones Awards and being named a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2013.