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"This is a very clever, nearly-supernatural story of murder and delusion. Vintage Kellerman, with his protaganist Alex Delaware at the forefront yet again!"
Cherie, Resident Scholar
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"Dr. Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis try to solve the mysterious deaths of a would be actor and psychologist. It takes them on a dark journey into the minds of criminals."
Newsgirl, Resident Scholar
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"Absolutely exhausting! A mind tangling novel that places you smack dab in the center of an insane asylum...you think you're lost and half crazed, yourself! Soon, however, things start to make sense, but not much. You realize there's a killer in the midst and he's about as sadistic and heartless as Jack the ripper. He takes his quests to a more modern level, using video recordings. Dr. Delaware is again paired with detective pal, Milo Sturgis. It's fit for the big screen with fast paced action that includes car chases and constant psychological twists and turns. What else would we want and expect from Kellerman??"
Lorna J. Miller, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
How difficult to spot villain?
- Difficult, but some clues given
Time/era of story:
- 1980's-1999
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller
Yes
Murder Mystery (killer unknown)
Yes
General Crime (including known murderer)
Yes
Who's the criminal enemy here?
- finding a known killer
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- doctor
Age:
- 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- none
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- criminal
Eccentric:
Yes
- deluded
- mentally ill
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a little/some
Motive of antagonist
- insanity
Monster of some sort?
Yes
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- California
Misc setting
- prison
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
How many deaths?
- 5-7
Unusual forms of death
- diced
- decapitated
Unusual form of death?
Yes
Amount of dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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