The Murder Book

The Murder Book

Infobox Book |
name = The Murder Book


image_caption = Cover of 1st edition
author = Jonathan Kellerman
cover_artist =
country = United States
language = English
series = Alex Delaware novels
genre = Crime novel
publisher = Ballantine
release_date = 01/01/2002
media_type =
pages =
isbn = 345452534

"The Murder Book" is a mystery novel by American author Jonathan Kellerman

Plot introduction

During a surprise trip to Paris, Alex Delaware's girlfriend Robin announces that she will be working as part of the road crew for a rock music tour, while Alex remains at home. The split is hard on Alex, who uses the time to question his relationship with Robin as well as to start drinking heavily.

An enigmatic package arrives at Alex's house containing a photo album of violent photographs depicting victims of various cases. Labeled the Murder Book, Alex's friend, homocide detective Milo Sturgis, inspects the book and is distrubed by the image of the body of a young woman, who had been tortured, strangled and dumped. The murder was one of Milo’s first cases as a rookie homicide cop.

Characters in "The Murder Book"

*Alex Delaware - Psychologist
*Milo Sturgis - Police detective
*Pierce Schwinn - Former police detective
*John G Broussard - Chief of Police


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