Jonathan Kellerman writes crime fiction best known for the long-running Alex Delaware series, which combines murder investigation with psychological observation. When the Bough Breaks introduces Delaware, a child psychologist drawn into a police case by Los Angeles detective Milo Sturgis. Later novels such as Blood Test, Over the Edge and The Golem of Hollywood continue or expand Kellerman’s interest in violent crime, troubled families and the motives behind apparently inexplicable behaviour. The Delaware books usually pair Alex’s clinical background and interviewing skills with Milo’s police work rather than turning the protagonist into a conventional action detective. Kellerman’s writing is procedural, dialogue-heavy and steadily paced, with a strong Los Angeles setting and recurring professional relationships. His work fits psychological crime, police mystery and long-running detective series. When the Bough Breaks is the chronological entry point, although many later cases can be read independently; readers who value recurring-character continuity will get more from following Alex and Milo in order. Read more Less
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