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The Clinic (Abridged): An Alex Delaware Novel Audiobook
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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
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" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" I liked this one until the end. Let's get some closure, heh?! "
— Jeffrey, 2/17/2014 -
" 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 -
" takes a leap to find a criminal "
— Staci, 2/3/2014 -
" It was a page turner that I had to back up and reread sections to get the plot correct. "
— Charlie, 1/20/2014 -
" This was another memorable Alex Delaware novel! A dark look into the world of medicine. "
— Michele, 1/16/2014 -
" Psyche prof killed by student whose liver her and her partner harvested for dad. "
— Jamie, 1/2/2014 -
" 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 -
" Kellerman is a good "junk fiction" author. "
— Evan, 10/30/2013 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" A well written mystery. Was not impressed with excessive language or sexual theme. Not one I would recommend. "
— Karen, 5/24/2013 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" A fast read with an interesting finish. "
— Ralph, 11/24/2012 -
" I liked how the ending of these books always answers all the character questions. "
— Dianne, 11/12/2012 -
" 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 -
" Another great Alex Delaware novel. This one is definitely a quick read with a fast-paced storyline. "
— Stephanie, 9/9/2012 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" Good read about the hospital life "
— Warner, 10/21/2011 -
" Well writen and the character carries the storyline well "
— J.W., 7/3/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" Was ok. A bit too much dialogue used to tell the story. Would have benefited from more narrative. "
— Amanda, 1/18/2011 -
" takes a leap to find a criminal "
— Staci, 12/19/2010 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" It was a page turner that I had to back up and reread sections to get the plot correct. "
— Charlie, 8/13/2010 -
" Better than the previous Delaware entry. "
— Cyneva, 8/8/2010 -
" 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 -
" 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.