Compulsion (Alex Delaware, No. 22) | Jonathan Kellerman | One fans of the genre shouldn't miss

Compulsion (Alex Delaware, No. 22) | Jonathan Kellerman | Not his best, and not his worst....

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	Compulsion (Alex Delaware, No. 22) Jonathan Kellerman Ballantine Books, 2008 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 73 reviews view larger image
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One fans of the genre shouldn't miss

Nathan Kellerman's novel Compulsion is the epitomizes the word duality - it isn't Kellerman's best Alex Delaware novel, but by no means the worst. But after you've written a fair share of excellent detective novels it's only natural that a few sink to the middle. Regardless, Compulsion still exhibits the usual characteristics that all Kellerman's novel have: A strong plot, excellent character development, and a story that flows as smooth as a river. This time around the Rhine we're investigate a very strange scene which involves a highly prized auto and an out-of-place blood stain. But while investigating , Lt. Sturgis discover the calling card of a hit man who hides behind unusual costumes. Though this may not be Kellerman's best work, it is an excellent mystery and one fans of the genre shouldn't miss.

Editor of the highly recommended novel: The Fates by Georgiou, Tino Fates (2nd Edition)

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Not his best, and not his worst....

I've read all the Alex Delaware books, and I would place this one somewhere in the middle as far as ratings go. Neither Alex nor Milo seemed as involved or intense about the case this time. Alex was reallly coasting with his psych analyses. And Robin, who used to have all kinds of issues with Alex's obsessive interest in his cases, was quiet as a mouse, even when he disappeared for two nights. Alex and Robin didn't even make love during the story, which seemed odd given their passionate and stormy history. They could've been roommates. The side stories about Robin's client and Milo's secondary case seemed very out of place. And I really, really miss Spike. But Kellerman's novels have become as comfortable as a pair of old slippers for me. My slippers don't look as pretty as they used to, and the cushion on the soles is all but gone, so sometimes my feet hit the floor harder than I would like. But even if I pick up a new pair, I'll keep them for the days I need something comfortable and familiar. I've moved on to other authors for more variety - but I'll always pick up the new Alex Delaware book!

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Excellent brain candy

I tend to look upon the Alex Delaware novels as brain candy -- an interesting puzzle to figure out along with Alex and Milo. They don't take too much thought from me, adn there's always an interesting take on the abnormal psychology of the perpetrator.

It ain't literature, that's for sure, but it's always fun catching up with Alex and Robin and Milo and Rick. Great beach read.

Good thing this was'nt my first Delaware novel

or I would'nt have bothered to read any others. I agree with the points made by most of the 3 and 2-star reviewers, so no need to rehash them.

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