Deception

Jonathan Kellermann, Verlag paperback, 2011

existiert nur im englischen Original
Masterly storytelling and expert insight into the darkest of human compulsions make #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware novels as compelling as they are addictive. And just when you think he has taken his spellbinding tales of mystery and psychological suspense to the limit, with Deception he takes a bold leap into terrifying and uncharted new territory.

Her name is Elise Freeman, and her chilling cry for help—to whoever may be listening—comes too late to save her. On a DVD found near her lifeless body, the emotionally and physically battered woman chronicles a year-and-a-half-long ordeal of monstrous abuse at the hands of three sadistic tormentors. But even more shocking than the lurid details is the revelation that the offenders, like their victim, are teachers at one of L.A.'s most prestigious prep schools. With Elise now dead by uncertain means, homicide detective Milo Sturgis is assigned to probe the hallowed halls…

About the Author

Child psychologist-turned-novelist Jonathan Kellerman uses his knowledge of the psyche's weaknesses to create chilling crime novels, many starring detective (and former child psychologist, natch) Alex Delaware and cop friend Milo Sturgis.

"Kellerman doesn't just write psychological thrillers—he owns the genre."—Detroit Free Press

"Jonathan Kellerman's novels are an obsession; once started it is hard to quit."—Orlando Sentinel

"Entertaining . . . Kellerman masterfully keeps readers guessing."—Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

"The combination of Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis make for the most original whodunit duo since Watson and Holmes."—Forbes