Full disclosure: I love Alex Delaware, and I have read all of Jonathan Kellerman's novels.

This book is an interesting mystery revolving around four bodies found in a limo at an abandoned "castle."

The four victims seem unrelated and the posing of the victims leads LAPD"s Milo Sturgis to call his best friend and brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware. The two begin working together to solve another case with bizarre elements, interesting motives, and a full array of fascinating suspects.

Kellerman is a very detailed writer, and this attention to detail leads to an immersive, enjoyable read.

While you may enjoy the book more after reading others in the series, this is not necessary, and those who love mystery with a psychological twist will love this latest novel from Kellerman.

Thanks to the publisher, author and www.NetGalley.com for my ARC.

Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis investigate a bizarre homicide. Four people are murdered and found in a white stretch limousine behind a large old building used as an event venue. Three of the four are posed in a strange way in the back of the limo and the driver remains in the front seat.

With no apparent connection between the victims, the motive remains mysterious. All the victims' families appear as puzzled as the investigators. This novel has a dreamlike quality to it as both Delaware and Sturgis interview relatives, acquaintances, roommates without coming closer to either suspects or motives.

One of the passenger victims is discovered to be a low functioning adult who lived in a group home and the home's employees have been frantic to discover his whereabouts. When his primary caregiver also disappears, the investigators fear the worst but are no closer to solving the crime.

There is a sexual undertone to this novel, the reasons which are revealed in a way which also seems otherworldly. Still, a good read and, as always with Jonathan Kellerman, well written.

LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis and psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware team up to solve murders all the time, but this latest crime baffles them. Seemingly unrelated bodies posed in a stretch limo outside of a deserted mansion challenges them on a whole new level. The unoccupied mansion is rented out for parties and the limo is discovered in the morning when the cleaner shows up to clear it of debris from the latest underage party.

This latest psychological thriller is fantastic and captivating. I have always enjoyed this duo and this one doesn't disappoint. The plot is complicated, yet weaves together brilliantly! Each victim has his/her own story to tell and it adds up to the horrific revenge inflicted on each of them. Somewhat formalic in the actions of the main characters, (they do have a predictable part to play after all) there is nothing predictable in the story line. Kellerman's books may be read independently, however, once you read one Sturgis and Delaware book, you will want to read them all.

Thanks to NetGalley for sending me an ARC of this book!

I love Alex Delaware novels and have been reading the series for 20+ years. I dont think there has been a bad book in the series and its always a great time following the adventures of Alex, Milo and company.

This book did not disappoint and followed the continued success of the series. Grabbed me from the beginning with a gruesome staged murder scene and the investigation had plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing before the big resolution which was as gruesome as the start of the book.

If you are a fan of the series you will love this book!

The Museum of Desire by Jonathan Kellerman is another complicated mystery featuring Dr Alex delaware and lieutenant milo sturgis.

Thrilling, suspenseful and well written. Another triple play for Mr. Kellerman. The Alex and Milo combination just keep getting better. The other recurring characters tie all the books together and keep you coming back for more.

Jonathan never disappoints. This is a well plotted and engrossing mystery featuring Alex Delaware. A psychologist who consults on difficult cases, he rises to the challenge again. The action is fast paced and contains interesting clues that are uncovered slowly and cleverly. The one criticism I have is the premise for the primary set of murders is a bit arcane and convoluted. Linking all of the murders requires a bit of suspension of disbelief. The Nazi connection , for me, weakened the book.

The Museum of Desire by Jonathan Kellerman has Alex Delaware and detective Milo Sturgis teaming up again in an unusual murder. Whenever a case presents as weird, Milo calls on his psychologist friend to help unravel the weirdness.

Four seemingly unconnected victims found costumed and staged in a limo qualifies as both creepy and outlandish enough for Alex Delaware's aid.

There are some twists and turns that develop as the two investigate and interview people who knew the victims. The artistic connections are interesting as is the fictitious painting The Museum of Desire--and the motive is unexpected.

The last few Delaware/Sturgis novels have not appealed as much as their earlier outings, but this one is much better than the The Wedding Guest, the previous book.

Read in October; blog review scheduled for Jan. 27, 2020.

NetGalley/Random House
Police Procedural. Feb. 4, 2020. Print length: 368 pages.

Jonathan Kellerman brings us another intriguing mystery starring Milo Sturgis and Alex Delaware. This was one of the most intriguing books Kellerman has written from some time. Delaware and Sturgis find four bodies in a limo, but none of the people in the limo are connected, or at least don't seem to be. But after wrong turns and wrong assumption, Alex and Milo finally discover a horrific series of crimes that date back decades. Really good!

I was so excited to be approved for this arc. The Delaware series never fails to be twisted ... dark ... somewhat disturbing at times ... and most of all entertaining ....

Love Milo and Alex! I picked up my first Kellerman novel in 1992 and still LOVE reading this series. One of my all time fave series!
4.5/5 - I would have liked a slightly different ending.

Thank you #netgalley and #RandomHousePublishingGroupBallantine for the eARC.

Thanks to NetGalley for a Kindle ARC of The Museum of Desire.

I've been a faithful reader of the Alex Delaware series for many years so I was excited when my request was approved.

I always look forward to reading about Alex and Milo's adventures and this next installment was another example of Mr. Kellerman's fine writing.

When Alex is called in to investigate Milo's next strange case involving four victims of differing backgrounds, the duo eventually discover a trail that leads back to revenge, violence, and artwork tinged with Nazism.

I love police procedurals and this satisfied in so many ways; I always enjoy the bromance between Alex and Milo, catching up with Robin and Blanche, and Milo's coterie of loyal, competent and faithful team of detectives.

No one is dumb or incompetent or makes lazy or facetious comments; everyone utilizes their strengths, their brains and their skills to do their job. It's only about the facts, the case, and seeking justice for the victims.

This was a good read a long standing series I've enjoyed since I was a college undergrad.

Looking forward to the next!

Another hit from the author. His books just keep getting better and better. A good mixture of mystery and suspense that keeps the reader riveted. This is a book which I would recommend to all.

Shades of Joesph Wambaugh. I loved the no nonsense of this novel. I liked the logical some what detached mind of Dr Delaware. I have a sof5 spot for crime procedurals and this one delivers with dispatch and warmth. I have read Kellerman before and honestly this was a dream to finish considering the blood and gore that’s a testament! Happy reading

Further adventures of Dr. Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis brings a level of strangeness I've not encountered before. A bizarre scene containing four bodies is discovered at an empty house sometimes rented for parties. It's kinky enough to warrant Delaware's full participation. Suspects and characters, some quite wierd, abound. The clues are sparse and obscure. Milo is his unflappable self, Delaware's prescience waits for one vital clue. When it comes, it's a doozy.
Perhaps too used to Reacher levels of gore, the grisly setting didn't seem to warrant the reactions from the pros. As well, the winning clue is so far out in left field it felt contrived. The denouement was a disappointment to me. Overall, a good read but not up to usual standards.

Okay, so my request at NetGalley to read an advance copy of this book was approved. Big whoop. Now I'm finished. Another big whoop!

That first one, which was a literal shout-out that roused my husband from his recliner, came because I've been a fan of this series right from the start; I don't recall missing a single one, so of course I was excited. The second shout-out (prior to which I gave my long-suffering hubby a heads-up) came because, like the others, this one is very good. Main characters Dr. Alex Delaware and LAPD Lt. Milo Sturgis are in fine form with their banter (as well as their obvious respect for each other as they mesh their complementary investigative skills). Alex's main squeeze Robin gets some face time, as does their lovable pooch Blanche.

This one begins with a scene that unsettles just about everyone who views it, including Alex and Milo: Four very dead bodies are found in a limousine; the three passengers, two men and a woman, have been covered with blood (apparently after the fact) and posed in a very suggestive way. Other than the driver, identifying them all takes quite a bit of doing; but accomplishing that is followed by the even bigger challenge of determining the connection among the victims that could unearth a motive and the identity of the killer (or killers).

The nooks-and-crannies investigation, which I'm not about to detail here, takes Alex, Milo and his very capable team into a dark world of art (a nod to the book title) as well as the dark streets of the homeless and forgotten. If I have a "complaint," it's that the cast of characters is a rather large one, making it a little hard for me to keep all the names straight. In the end, though, no matter; this one kept me entertained from the first page to the last. Well done! And please, sir, may I have some more?

4 and 1 / 2 stars

When I first selected this book, I thought, “What an unusual title for a mystery novel.” As I read along, I got it.

I have read Mr. Kellerman since the beginning of his writing career and I must admit that this is one of the most deliciously twisted plots that he has come up with.

LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis responds to a call of an unusual crime at an abandoned “party house” in the hills above Beverly Hills. Four people were found dead in a limousine, killed in a variety of ways. The scene looks odd. Milo calls in Dr. Alex Delaware, his close friend who aids him with the “different” cases.

The story follows a very well written police investigation into the deaths of these four people, and others as it turns out. It follows the red herrings and dead ends that the cops must investigate; the small triumphs and disappointments. It also touches on the personal relationships between the officers, as well as Milo, Alex and Robin, Alex's girlfriend. I love these little asides in Mr. Delaware's novels for it feels like I am visiting with old friends.

I also like the easy to follow and easy to read style of this author's writing. The reader is entranced with the story as the words and pages fly by. I am always sorry to see one of Mr. Kellerman's books end. I can hardly wait for the next novel in this series. What kind of story will he come up with this next time?

I want to send a big thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine/Ballantine Books for forwarding to me a copy of this most wonderful psychological drama for me to read, enjoy and review.

The Museum Of Desires employs all of Kellerman’s strongest talents - pacing, characterization, and a deft skill for presenting entertaining, engrossing plots. The Museum of Desire opens with a bizarre and grotesquely murder of four seemingly separate lives. When Milo Sturgis and Alex Delaware slowly pick through a mountain piled high with minute clues, the reader meets a wide cast of personalities, disordered and not, as well as a peek at a dark side of history and art.

Admittedly,quite a few of the recent Kellerman releases have been ho hum, but with The Museum of Desire, Kellerman has once again intrigued and delivered.

This was an advance readers copy, but all opinions are my own.

Jonathan Kellerman does it again. As a faithful reader, i jump at the chance to read a Milo/Alex book. These characters are like old friends....I enjoy seeing what they are solving with each book. In addition, I always seem to learn something new (this time was the world of exotic art.). Overall, a great read. Our library will definitely be purchasing as many of our patrons love the series. Thank you for the advanced copy.