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Her name is Elise Freeman, and her chilling cry for help comes too late to save her. On a DVD found near her lifeless body, the emotionally and physically battered woman chronicles a long ordeal of abuse at the hands of three sadistic tormentors. But even more shocking is the revelation that the offenders, like their victim, are teachers at one of L.A.'s most prestigious prep schools.
Homicide detective Milo Sturgis is assigned to probe the hallowed halls of Windsor Prep Academy, and if ever he could use Dr. Alex Delaware's psychological prowess, it's now. As the scandal-conscious elite close ranks around Windsor Prep, Alex and Milo push to expose the dirty secrets festering among society's manor-born. But while searching for predators among the privileged, Alex and Milo may be walking into a highly polished death trap.
This paperback edition from Ballantine Books delivers another compelling case for psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware and LAPD detective Milo Sturgis. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles' elite private school system, this crime thriller explores the dark underbelly of privilege and power. Jonathan Kellerman crafts a psychological suspense narrative that examines institutional corruption and the lengths people will go to protect their reputations.
The investigation takes readers through the exclusive world of Windsor Prep Academy, where appearances mask sinister truths. As Delaware and Sturgis navigate the resistance of wealthy families and institutional cover-ups, they uncover a web of abuse that challenges their understanding of evil among the educated elite.
Don't miss the sneak peek of Jonathan Kellerman's new novel, Mystery, inside.
Jonathan Kellerman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than three dozen bestselling crime novels, including the Alex Delaware series, The Butcher's Theater, Billy Straight, The Conspiracy Club, Twisted, and True Detectives. With his wife, bestselling novelist Faye Kellerman, he co-authored Double Homicide and Capital Crimes. With his son, bestselling novelist Jesse Kellerman, he co-authored the first book of a new series, The Golem of Hollywood.
He is also the author of two children's books and numerous nonfiction works, including Savage Spawn: Reflections on Violent Children and With Strings Attached: The Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars. He has won the Goldwyn, Edgar, and Anthony awards and has been nominated for a Shamus Award. Jonathan and Faye Kellerman live in California, New Mexico, and New York.