Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Should Be Reading.
Today’s feature is a book by an author I enjoy: Jonathan Kellerman. Victims is another book in the Alex Delaware series.
Intro: This one was different.
The first hint was Milo’s tight-voiced eight a.m. message, stripped of details.
Something I need you to see, Alex. Here’s the address.
An hour later, I was showing I.D. to the uniform guarding the tape. He winced. “Up there, Doctor.” Pointing to the second story of a sky-blue duplex trimmed in chocolate-brown, he dropped a hand to his Sam Browne belt, as if ready for self-defense.
Nice older building, the classic Cal-Spanish architecture, but the color was wrong. So was the silence of the street, sawhorsed at both ends. Three squad cars and a liver-colored LTD were parked haphazardly across the asphalt. No crime lab vans or coroner’s vehicles had arrived, yet.
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Teaser: Two women entered the Quigg condo. First through the door was a tall buxom redhead with short, feathered hair, wearing a green sweater over a black unitard and red Chinese slippers. (p. 101)
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Amazon Description: Not since Jack the Ripper terrorized the London slums has there been such a gruesome crime scene. By all accounts, acid-tongued Vita Berlin hadn’t a friend in the world, but whom did she cross so badly as to end up arranged in such a grotesque tableau? One look at her apartment–turned–charnel house prompts hard-bitten LAPD detective Milo Sturgis to summon his go-to expert in hunting homicidal maniacs, Alex Delaware. But despite his finely honed skills, even Alex is stymied when more slayings occur in the same ghastly fashion . . . yet with no apparent connection among the victims. And the only clue left behind—a blank page bearing a question mark—seems to be both a menacing taunt and a cry for help from a killer baffled by his own lethal urges.
Under pressure to end the bloody spree and prevent a citywide panic, Milo redoubles his efforts to discover a link between the disparate victims. Meanwhile, Alex navigates the secretive world of mental health treatment, from the sleek office of a Beverly Hills therapist to a shuttered mental institution where he once honed his craft—and where an unholy alliance between the mad and the monstrous may have been sealed in blood. As each jagged piece of the puzzle fits into place, an ever more horrific portrait emerges of a sinister mind at its most unimaginable—and an evil soul at its most unspeakable. “This one was different,” Alex observes at the start of the case. This one will haunt his waking life, and his darkest dreams, long after its end.
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I am a fan of Alex Delaware and his sidekick Milo, but it’s been a while since I read one of the books. I am looking forward to it. What do you think? Would you keep reading?
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I really did read everything he wrote years ago but I haven’t read his stuff in a long time. I am not sure about this one.
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I stopped for a while, but then found this one and decided to give him another try. Thanks for visiting, Patty.
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I’ve never read a book by this author…I’ll have to put him on the list I’ve been making of authors I must read in 2015.
My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/01/first-chapter-first-paragraph-90.html
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It has been a while since the last one I read, but I love this series about a clinical psychologist (Alex Delaware) who helps the police solve murders. Thanks for stopping by, Catherine.
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It’s been ages since I last read one of his books too. I keep meaning to revisit the series, but have yet to do so.
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I think that there are so many more books on my radar since I’ve been blogging that I sometimes forget about “old friends.” Thanks for stopping by, Wendy.
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Sounds good to me – I do hope you enjoy this one. Here is my TT https://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2015/01/20/teaser-tuesday-january-20/
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Thanks, Cleopatra…I do hope to enjoy it, too. And I’m glad you could stop by.
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I like the voice of the writing. It reads easy. Not so sure about the subject matter though.
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The author manages (IMO) to present the subject matter in a manner that is not as gruesome as it might be. Thanks for visiting, Suzie.
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It’s been a while for me too since I read JK but I’ve always enjoyed his Alex Delaware series so would definitely keep reading.
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Thanks, Cat, and I am eager to rejoin Alex and friends. Glad you could stop by.
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This sounds like a really interesting, if slightly gruesome book! It does sounds like the kind of crime novel I would enjoy, so I can’t wait to read your review! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I hope you have a great week!
My Tuesday post
Juli @ Universe in Words
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Yes, I have managed to enjoy several books in this series, Juli…glad you could stop by.
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Not sure this one is for me, but hope you enjoy it.
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Thanks for stopping by, Beth, and enjoy your reading.
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Sounds interesting. Great teaser. Happy reading. Here is my TT http://cynthiastacey.com/2015/01/20/teaser-tuesday-jan-20/
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Thanks, Cynthia, and I hope you enjoy your pick, too.
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Haven’t read this author in a long while, but the intro leaves me curious for more. Hope it’s a good one.
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It has been a while for me, too; I found this one on the B & N bargain table, so I had to have it. Thanks for stopping by, Diane.
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Sounds a bit gory. I’d have to be in the mood for this one, I think.
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Yes, our moods do come into play with certain books. Thanks for stopping by, Harvee.
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With all the mystery series out there, I’m surprised I don’t follow this one. I think I read one a number of years ago, but there are just so many, that it slipped under my radar.
My TT this week: The Kraken Project by Douglas Preston at http://wp.me/pZnGI-hx
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It is so easy to lose sight of books and series that we’ve enjoyed; there are so many books out there! Thanks for visiting, Dagny.
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I found his used paperbacks so so long ago, and started binge-reading them. That being said I stopped about 5 years ago, then picked him up again last year when sis in law gave me three of his books she had read. I read I believe two of them last year, and I now have this one and Killer to read… and am excited! I loved being an “acquaintance” of Alex and his dog, his koi, his lady loves, Milo… a comfy feel to reading them, one of more successful very long-running series!
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Thanks for stopping by, Rita, and I loved this series because the author brings us right into Alex’s world, including his home, which I can visualize, and his relationships. And Milo. Who can forget him? Best of all: Alex is a clinical psychologist (and so is the author), so I feel as if I’m “in the know,” just a bit, because of my own background.
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Not read this author but heard a lot about him. I really need to try him. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Stormi
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Thanks for returning the visit, Stormi; hope you enjoy him if you try him.
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I really must check out this author one of these days… I have a classic mystery this week: Elusive Isabel
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Thanks, Heather, glad you could stop by. Enjoy your classic.
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Hmmm…..I don’t read this genre often. It does sound like one that would keep my attention though. Enjoy!
Today I’m featuring The Girl With A Clock For A Heart by Peter Swanson.
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Thanks, Kim, glad you could stop by.
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It’s been awhile for me too. I like the sound of the intro.
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Thanks, Nise, I am looking forward to this one.
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Will these work as standalone? I love the sound of it..you have me curious 🙂
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Yes, Kimba, I think most of his books work as standalones…enough backstory is provided. Thanks for stopping by.
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Its certainly an intriguing image. I hope she doesn’t get killed.
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Yes, I don’t know what is going to happen in this excerpt…thanks for visiting, Alice Audrey.
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Wow! That is certainly intriguing! I have to check this book out. I haven’t read this author yet, thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for visiting, Smitha…enjoy your read.
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That sounds like a great book! I’ve never read any of the books in this series, but I’ve always been curious. I might have to look into this one. I would defintely keep reading! Here’s my TT. Happy reading!
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I hope you do, Kimberly; thanks for stopping by.
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I would definitely keep reading 🙂 I’ve read Jonathan Kellerman books in the past, it’s been long enough though that I feel a library trip coming on. I love this style of television shows, and in book form my imagination just takes flight.
Thanks for visiting my site. It was a pleasure to discover your home here, and I’ll be back to wander around again.
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Yes, that is the good news; most of his books are in the library. Thanks for visiting, Marsha.
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I would be interested in this one, sounds exciting.
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Thanks, Mary Ann….
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I’m not sure if I would keep reading! I’ll have to wait for your review here (or on goodreads) to make my decision! Thanks for stopping by earlier!
trish – my teaser
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Thanks for stopping by, Trish…it is sometimes hard to decide based on snippets.
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I never read this author before but this sounds like a good read.
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I enjoy how the author brings out details of Alex’s life, his house, his girlfriend, even as we read about the mystery and the murder. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne.
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sounds like the mystery is off to a good start. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your book.
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I am eager to dive in, Kelley…thanks for stopping by.
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This is one series I’ve somehow managed to miss. I like the opening and the book description, but I’m not sure on need to take on one more series right now. Hope you are enjoying it.
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Yes, sometimes they can be overwhelming….thanks for stopping by, Margot.
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Victims sounds amazing, Laurel Rain! The mystery, the fact that someone got the doctor to go to a specific place where something bad had obviously happened… I think I’ll add this to my TBR.
Have a fantastic day and happy reading.
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Thanks for stopping by, Lexxie, and I agree…I can’t wait to dive in.
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