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Dr. Death (Alex Delaware #14)
A brutalized corpse discovered in a remote region of the Hollywood Hills plunges psychologist-detective Alex Delaware into a landscape of rage and madness as he struggles to solve this most baffling of homicides.
To some, Eldon Mate was evil personified. Others saw the former physician as a saint. But one thing was clear: Dr. Death had snuffed out the lives of dozens of hum...more
To some, Eldon Mate was evil personified. Others saw the former physician as a saint. But one thing was clear: Dr. Death had snuffed out the lives of dozens of hum...more
Paperback, 436 pages
Published
April 1st 2003
by Ballantine Books
(first published 2000)
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Oct 21, 2012
aPriL MEOWS often with scratching
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Shelves:
mysteries-suspense-thrillers
Another one in the series that feels a bit like two stories pinned together in order to create an interesting plot. It was interesting, but in the end too contrived because of the plot pasting. Still, definitely interesting.
The real life story behind the fictional book is the real Dr. Jack Kevorkian. I agree with Kellerman - there is a time in order for doctors to relieve suffering to compassionately euthanize dying patients that rationally request it, but Kevorkian, who Kellerman's Dr. Death ch...more
The real life story behind the fictional book is the real Dr. Jack Kevorkian. I agree with Kellerman - there is a time in order for doctors to relieve suffering to compassionately euthanize dying patients that rationally request it, but Kevorkian, who Kellerman's Dr. Death ch...more
What a horrible book. My touchstone is the Spencer series by Robert B. Parker. Every second or third chapter, it seems, Parker writes a dull scene between the detective and his psychologist girlfriend. They discuss the case. These scenes seldom move the story forward are the low-points of each book. Imagine an entire book told from the psychologist’s perspective and you have this novel, for the protagonist is a psychologist who works with the police.
Aside from this problem, the book is given to...more
Aside from this problem, the book is given to...more
May 15, 2012
Patti
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Mystery lovers who enjoy reading a series
First Book in the Alex Delaware Series.
The main character in this one is "Dr. Death", a controversial figure who assists his patients in committing suicide. Alex Delaware is a psychologist who consults for the police department. His insight throughout the investigation is interesting. The book is suspenseful, contains some action, and good dialogue between Dr. Delaware and his patients. The only minuses are that some of the characters aren't too well developed and a little one dimensional.
The main character in this one is "Dr. Death", a controversial figure who assists his patients in committing suicide. Alex Delaware is a psychologist who consults for the police department. His insight throughout the investigation is interesting. The book is suspenseful, contains some action, and good dialogue between Dr. Delaware and his patients. The only minuses are that some of the characters aren't too well developed and a little one dimensional.
Again a wonderful story in the Alex Delaware series. It kept me reading all the way, but slightly dissapointed when the end turned out completely different then I thought! A complete 180 degree twist of plot that I didn't expect because of lacking information (that the reader doesn't get until the last pages). Some people love these twists, but to be honest: I am not one of those people. But overall a really good read from Kellerman!
This was the second J. Kellerman book I read. I tend to look for mystery/suspense-thriller-type books, and when they're written in protagonist-series, all the better! This is #14 in Kellerman's Dr. Alex Delaware series and the second that I have read. While I like Kellerman's style and subjects, he's a bit graphic for me. I enjoy a mystery (same with a movie) but not a slasher!
sigh. I keep reading these books, but I confess I cannot stand Alex Delaware. I find him (and his partner, Robin), dull as ditchwater. On the other hand, I LOVE Milo (particularly performed by John Rubinstein in the audio books), and I suppose his character is the reason for my continuing to read/listen to this series. The stories aren't bad, either. ;)
Not my favorite Alex Delaware book, the whole premise was a bit contrived, but I still liked it. I think it's because I love the character of Alex Delaware and also his best friend Milo. Love how they play off each other. I also enjoy reading the inner struggle that Alex Delaware goes through...each mystery forming a little piece of his being.
I liked the general premise of the book, and the characters of Milo and Alex, but I felt like the real mystery of this book wrapped up a little too cleanly and then Kellerman kept pushing this messy family drama on us that I didn't much care about. I'd be interested in checking out some of the earlier books in this series, but this one wasn't great.
Decent Kellerman novel. A doctor who enthunized terminally ill patients is murdered. The list of suspects is long, and the whodunit unknown until the end. Alex and Milo are at odds throughout the story, which is unusual. However, the ending was vague and hard to understand. If you read Kellerman, read it. If not, not a good book to start regarding the Alex Delaware series.
I read this years ago when I was thinking of writing novels about medical ethical issues. I found it managed to combine ethics with narrative tension very well. I must read it again to see whether I still think so now I've had some experience of trying to do something similar myself.
One of the better Alex Delaware books I've listened to in a *long* time. I think my favorite one so far had been the second one - the others that followed were mediocre ... until this one. John Rubinstein did an excellent job narrating this book. Well done, Mr. Kellerman.
I must say that I only read this book because someone gave it to me. I thought the mystery was satisfying and surprising in it's conclusion. I didn't really enjoy all the twists and turns of the of the pschologist's personal life, but all in all it was a complicated and suspenseful.
Is it right to put an end to other people's misery specially when they will it to happen? How about when they don't want it at all?
Dr. Death's death stirred up lots of things within the Doss' and Manitow's and it was one psycho-emotional ride!
I have to say that I was disappointed at the ending of the book.
Dr. Death's death stirred up lots of things within the Doss' and Manitow's and it was one psycho-emotional ride!
I have to say that I was disappointed at the ending of the book.
I always enjoy the Alex Delaware series. I enjoyed this book, however, I felt like the ending came rather abruptly. The ending was surprising, however, there was not enough feeling or talk of how it affected the community and people involved.
Loved it. It reminded me of Kavorkian even though he died naturally. I liked how Alex & Milo seemed to hit nerves because what long term relationship is always nice? He seems to know how characters grow. I always enjoy his books.
I did enjoy this tale except the details of various roads travelled were rather mind-numbing at times and I guessed the reason for 'guilt' on behalf of Joanne long before it was revealed...anticlimax for me. No pun intended.
Alex Delaware goes up against multiple suspects in the homicide of a euthanasia doctor. This was a ridiculous book, but I liked it. I really feel like Kellerman does a good job of writing this psychologist.
Figured I read this one after the death of Jack K. "Dr. Death". Makes me wonder if author used him partially as inspiration. This had more exposition than was strictly necessary, but it was OK.
I have always enjoyed Mr. Kellerman's books and this was no exception. I do love the by-play with Dr. Delaware and Milo . I do hope that Mr. Kellerman continues to write these novels.
Another good though graphic thriller from J. Kellerman. His Alex Delaware books are great page turners. Always good forensic insights and psychological theories.
Not one of his best but a good read nonetheless. Familiar characters and a slightly twisted plot. Not first on my list but definitely readable and enjoyable.
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Very Good; Continuing character: psychologist Alex Delaware; Dr. Kevorkian-like character is murdered and suspicion falls on a family victimized by him.
Two-haiku review:
Hikers find body
Of Kevorkian-type doc.
Complicated plot.
Alex is obsessed.
Is patient's father killer?
Fam'ly dysfunction.
Hikers find body
Of Kevorkian-type doc.
Complicated plot.
Alex is obsessed.
Is patient's father killer?
Fam'ly dysfunction.
Should a doctor be punished for "assisted suicide." There are some red herrings in this book that are a reach and don't resolve themselves to my satisfaction.
Kellerman is always a good read, for some reason this book just did not hold me undivided interest like most of them do.
I love Jonathan Kellerman mysteries. Excellent writing, good solid characters, and a plot that usually keeps you guessing.
Can't say anything against Kellerman. The books start seeming less good the more i read of them but they're still great
Not outstanding, but good enough. Convoluted for the sake of it takes the shine off, a little.
Jul 10, 2009
Frank
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Yes - if you like detective stories
Recommended to Frank by:
Found it second hand...no recommendations.
Shelves:
detective
Slow at the beginning but picks up steam. Not one of Kellerman's best but still interesting.
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Jonathan Kellerman was born in New York City in 1949 and grew up in Los Angeles. He helped work his way through UCLA as an editorial cartoonist, columnist, editor and freelance musician. As a senior, at the age of 22, he won a Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award for fiction.
Like his fictional protagonist, Alex Delaware, Jonathan received at Ph.D. in psychology at the age of 24, with a specialty in the t...more
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