The Ghost Orchid

An Alex Delaware Novel

By: Jonathan Kellerman

Narrated by: John Rubinstein

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis confront a baffling, vicious double homicide that leads them to long-buried secrets worth killing for in the riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling “master of suspense” (Los Angeles Times).

LAPD homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis sees it all the time: Reinvention’s a way of life in a city fueled by fantasy. But try as you might to erase the person you once were, there are those who will never forget the past . . . and who can still find you.

A pool boy enters a secluded Bel Air property and discovers two bodies floating in the bright blue water: Gio Aggiunta, the playboy heir to an Italian shoe empire, and a gorgeous, even wealthier neighbor named Meagin March. A married neighbor.

An illicit affair stoking rage is a perfect motive. But a “double” in this neighborhood of gated estates isn’t something you see every day. The house is untouched. No forced entry, no forensic evidence. The case has “that feeling,” and when that happens, Milo turns to his friend, the brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware.

As Milo and Alex investigate both victims, they discover two troubled pasts. And as they dig deeper, Meagin March’s very identity begins to blur. Who was this glamorous but conflicted woman? Did her past catch up to her? Or did Gio’s family connections create a threat spanning two continents?

Chasing down the answers leads Alex and Milo on an exploration of L.A.’s darkest side as they contend with one of the most shocking cases of their careers and learn that that some secrets are best left buried in the past.©2024 Jonathan Kellerman (P)2024 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Delaware . . . shows no sign of slowing down. . . . Kellerman continues to surprise and shock us.” —Booklist

“[Jonathan] Kellerman delivers clever twists alongside the lived-in banter between his leads that sets this series apart. It’s both a treat for longtime fans and a great entry point for newcomers.” —Publishers Weekly

“Like all the Alex Delaware novels, this one is fast-moving fun.” —Kirkus Reviews

Loved the reference to Susan Orleans

Another good Alex and Milo adventure. I listen to these I need a mystery story that makes me feel good.

Dragggggged on

I have read all of Kellermans novels and I love the way he writes and the characters, but this one seemed loaded with filler. I had to listen to it in segments and still it seemed to just drone on without anything catching my interest. Hope his next ones better. For sure I will not be ordering it in advance like I did with this dud.

The interactions between the characters is fantastic, as usual!

I loved this book. I can't wait every year to find out what Milo and Alex are up to, and Robin and Blanche of course!

Typical Alex Delaware

Story was good. Typical Alex Delaware novel. Love the narrator, he is one of my favorites. I’m waiting for something dramatic to happen to Alex… guess I’ll be waiting longer now!!

Great as usual

Kellerman delivers again with great characters, twists and turns till the end and just enough human internet

Disappointed

I am a huge Jonathan Kellerman fan and I’ve always waited for the next Alex Delaware book. This one was boring- story moved slow - the always present back ground story with Alex counseling seemed pushed in as a last minute thought- disappointing. Hopefully next one is better!

Slow

Voices sounded the same. Nothing happened plot very boring. Couldn't wait to start another book.

Great story for detailed oriented people.

I enjoyed the plot and the characters. The ending was a little anticlimactic but made sense in regards to the story.

Reading very stilted.

I have read all the Alex Delaware books. This is the first I've listened to and will probably not listen via audiobook again. The main character, Dr. Delaware Is an educated brilliant man, but the way the story is read it is very choppy and stilted and doesn't fit with someone of his education and accomplishment. I found it hard to stick with story but since I used my credit wanted to at least finish it. Storyline was decent but overall dissapointed.

Interesting story

I found the story gripping and
did not want to stop listening . the narrator was good and no pleasant to listen to