The Clinic (Abridged): An Alex Delaware Novel Audiobook, by Jonathan Kellerman Play Audiobook Sample

The Clinic (Abridged): An Alex Delaware Novel Audiobook

The Clinic (Abridged): An Alex Delaware Novel Audiobook, by Jonathan Kellerman Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: John Rubinstein Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Alex Delaware Series Release Date: July 2000 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780553751192

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

67

Longest Chapter Length:

08:56 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:14 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

05:22 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

85

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Publisher Description

Upon his return to Los Angeles from a harrowing adventure in the South Pacific, Alex is called upon by his friend Milo Sturgis to help solve the murder of a celebrity author. For three months the police found no clues to the murder of Hope Devane, psychology professor and controversial author of a pop-psych bestseller about men. She was found stabbed to death on a quiet, shaded street in one of L.A.'s best neighborhoods. The evidence suggested not random slaughter, but cold, calculated stalking. And the list of potential suspects was as extensive as the audience for her book and her talk show appearances. Newly assigned to the cold case, homicide detective Milo Sturgis calls on his friend, Dr. Alex Delaware to seek out insights into the victim's high-profile life. What Alex uncovers is a series of troubling inconsistencies about Hope, including her contradictory personas: the sensational, anti-male bestselling author versus the low-key scholarly university professor. But it is when Alex delves into Hope's childhood that he begins to understand the forces that made her the formidable woman she was--and the ties that entangled her life until the horrifying act of betrayal that ended it.

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"I have read most of Jonathan Kellerman's work, and this ranks in the upper 1/3. His formula is essentially the same: a horrible crime, a elongated list of suspects, working with Milo, finding the motive, catching the culprit. Hope Devane was a famous media psychologist who was murdered. The formula holds true, and Kellerman takes us on a wide journey of people, places, and situations until he finds the killer. In this case, it works!"

— Kevin (4 out of 5 stars)

The Clinic Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.52777777777778 out of 53.52777777777778 out of 53.52777777777778 out of 53.52777777777778 out of 53.52777777777778 out of 5 (3.53)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like both Jonathan and Faye Kellerman books. This one I'll be using for the challenge as the LBGT task (Milo). I didn't like this one as much as his older Dr. AD books. "

    — Luckngrace, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought the last 2 books in the Alex Delaware series were a little shaky. I thought maybe I'd take a break from Kellerman. I enjoyed them, but I felt slightly let down when I compared them to his other books. This got the series back on track. "

    — Arjun, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I've read a bunch of these "psychological thrillers" by Kellerman. "The Clinic" was not amazing, but it did hold my interest and (as ususal) included various tidbits about abnormal psychology that were interesting. I guess I've grown moderately fond of the lead characters--Alex Delaware, the psychologist who digs into cases for the police and his gay police detective buddy, Milo--so reading another in the series is like visiting old friends. "

    — Ted, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this one until the end. Let's get some closure, heh?! "

    — Jeffrey, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Language. I realized half way through I had listened to this one before but the story was good enough that I finished it. People can get so messed up that values turn upside down. I like how Alex Delaware is able to get people to talk and give info so the police can solve the crimes. Just wish the language factor wasn't there! "

    — Carol, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " takes a leap to find a criminal "

    — Staci, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was a page turner that I had to back up and reread sections to get the plot correct. "

    — Charlie, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was another memorable Alex Delaware novel! A dark look into the world of medicine. "

    — Michele, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Psyche prof killed by student whose liver her and her partner harvested for dad. "

    — Jamie, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good characters easy to loose yourself in Kellerman's writings. I've read every book in the Alex Delaware series and enjoyed them all. "

    — Stacie, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Kellerman is a good "junk fiction" author. "

    — Evan, 10/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Eh. Not the best Kellerman I've read. And I really feel like the ending came out of nowhere. Plus, the victim was really unlikable. (I know, I know - nobody deserves to die, blah, blah.) "

    — Natalie, 9/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I had to force myself to finish. Boring, hard to follow, and the (incredibly stupid) motive comes out of left field. No sense of fair play. "

    — Jennie, 8/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A well written mystery. Was not impressed with excessive language or sexual theme. Not one I would recommend. "

    — Karen, 5/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was my first Jonathan Kellerman book and I found it interesting. I like the Alex Delaware character and plan to read more of his books. "

    — Melissa, 12/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoy this author's Alex Delaware novels and this was no exception. The psychologist and his buddy Milo, the gay cop, work together on murder cases and it's another page turner. "

    — Lee, 12/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fast read with an interesting finish. "

    — Ralph, 11/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked how the ending of these books always answers all the character questions. "

    — Dianne, 11/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Found this one I haden't read yet. Alex Delaware is helping Milo who is working a cold case of a murdered professor and they uncover quite a bit more as new information comes to light. I always like the Delaware books and this was no exception. "

    — Bob, 9/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great Alex Delaware novel. This one is definitely a quick read with a fast-paced storyline. "

    — Stephanie, 9/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best books by Johnathan Kellerman that I've read yet. Definitely kept me interested throughout the book, and lots of plot twists that I was not expecting! "

    — Sharon-anne, 4/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Alex Delaware as a protaganist is always a enjoyable read. In this book Alex is looking into the death of a clinical therapist/professor. What secrets did Dr. Hope Devaine have before her death? a classic who done it! "

    — Cheryl, 3/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The first Kellerman book I ever read back in 2004. Since then I made it a point to start at the beginning and read the entire Alex Delaware series. Love it! "

    — Melissa, 3/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good read about the hospital life "

    — Warner, 10/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Well writen and the character carries the storyline well "

    — J.W., 7/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Wow, this is a first for me I don't have much to say about a book. Other than it was okay and that it was a little boring. "

    — Jill, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Alex Delaware as a protaganist is always a enjoyable read. In this book Alex is looking into the death of a clinical therapist/professor. What secrets did Dr. Hope Devaine have before her death? a classic who done it! "

    — Cheryl, 2/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great vacation read! My introduction to Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis, and I will certainly read others in the series. "

    — Rallou, 2/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Was ok. A bit too much dialogue used to tell the story. Would have benefited from more narrative. "

    — Amanda, 1/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " takes a leap to find a criminal "

    — Staci, 12/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Punishing a rapist by forcing him to donate a black market kidney against his will. I guess that is a pretty good punishment. "

    — Rebekkila, 12/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like both Jonathan and Faye Kellerman books. This one I'll be using for the challenge as the LBGT task (Milo). I didn't like this one as much as his older Dr. AD books. "

    — Luckngrace, 10/31/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was a page turner that I had to back up and reread sections to get the plot correct. "

    — Charlie, 8/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Better than the previous Delaware entry. "

    — Cyneva, 8/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Eh. Not the best Kellerman I've read. And I really feel like the ending came out of nowhere. Plus, the victim was really unlikable. (I know, I know - nobody deserves to die, blah, blah.) "

    — Natalie, 7/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Found this one I haden't read yet. Alex Delaware is helping Milo who is working a cold case of a murdered professor and they uncover quite a bit more as new information comes to light. I always like the Delaware books and this was no exception. "

    — Bob, 6/19/2010

About Jonathan Kellerman

Jonathan 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.

About John Rubinstein

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.