Deception - Alex Delaware Series Psychological Thriller
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.
About This Alex Delaware Novel
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.
