Jonathan Kellerman Alex Delaware Series

Created by bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman, the Alex Delaware series blends psychological depth, sharp dialogue and intense suspense. Dr Alex Delaware is a forensic psychologist whose insight into the human mind helps uncover motives others miss. Working alongside his long-time friend, LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis, Alex becomes involved in chilling murder cases that expose the darker corners of human behaviour.

Set primarily in Los Angeles, each novel combines intricate plotting with character-driven storytelling and an unflinching look at crime, trauma and justice. Over the decades, the series has built a loyal following for its realism, emotional intelligence and evolving relationships between its central characters.

Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, detective fiction and authors like Michael Connelly, Patricia Cornwell and Karin Slaughter.

Alex Delaware Books in Order (Publication Order)

1. When the Bough Breaks (1985)

2. Blood Test (1986)

3. Over the Edge (1987)

4. Silent Partner (1989)

5. Time Bomb (1990)

6. Private Eyes (1992)

7. Devil’s Waltz (1993)

8. Bad Love (1994)

9. Self-Defense (1995)

10. The Web (1996)

11. The Clinic (1997)

12. Survival of the Fittest (1997)

13. Monster (1999)

14. Dr Death (2000)

15. Flesh and Blood (2001)

16. The Murder Book (2002)

17. A Cold Heart (2003)

18. Therapy (2004)

19. Rage (2005)

20. Gone (2006)

21. Obsession (2007)

22. Compulsion (2008)

23. Bones (2008)

24. Evidence (2009)

25. Deception (2010)

26. Mystery (2011)

27. Victims (2012)

28. Guilt (2013)

29. Killer (2014)

30. Motive (2015)

31. Breakdown (2016)

32. Heartbreak Hotel (2017)

33. Night Moves (2018)

34. The Wedding Guest (2019)

35. Serpentine (2021)

36. City of the Dead (2022)

37. Unnatural History (2023)

38. The Ghost Orchard (2024)