Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. When a young nan was found dead in a quiet neighborhood it is up to the Milo and Alex to figure it out. When a body of a woman is found, they had more questions than answers. This book kept me interested from the first page.

As always, nothing is as it seems for Milo Sturgis in his day to day job, so who does he call in to get the 'real skinny'? Why, Alex Delaware of course! I have been reading about this duo for so many years, I feel like I know them!!! There is always more to a person than what they show you and Alex and Milo will keep you laughing, worrying and then laughing again at their antics as they solve whatever case is handed to them. These guys need their own TV series!!

In the 37th outing of the Alex Delaware series, our intrepid Psychiatrist finds himself once again helping LAPD solve a baffling mystery. The discovery of a naked young man in the street leads to the discovery of another murder. That of a young, beautiful social media influencer. Who would want to kill Codi Gannett? That's the question that Alex and his friend, LAPD Homicide Detective Milo Sturgis must find out.

I've been reading the Alex Delaware novels since about 1987 (that tells you how old I am). I can't believe that we are at book #37. Reading one of Kellerman's novels feels like hanging out with an old friend. Things don't change all that much in the life of Alex Delaware.  He's still with his girlfriend Robin (I always thought she was a wasted character in the series, just around so Alex can mention how hot his girlfriend is), still own Blanche the French Bulldog and still consults for the LA County justice system in child custody cases while also running a very select child psychiatrist practice. And of course, helping his best friend Milo with his homicide cases. On a side not, it's been really interesting to see how the issue of Milo being gay has changed over the course of the series.  In the beginning Milo was a closeted police officer and now in 2021, it's not really a plot point anymore. Sure, it's still remarked upon but he's not having his job threatened over it like in previous installments in the series. This series is actually kind of a cool way to trace that societal shift and see how things have changed (yes, there is still a long way to go). 

As to the mystery itself. It was good.  Nothing earth shaking although their was a twist at the end.  Personally, the twist and its connection to the murder felt a bit deus ex machina (plot armor). I get that it must be hard for an author to come up with an inventive and complex mystery after 37 years.  But, the novels in the series that have always affected me the most are the ones that come from Alex's child psychiatrist role: Over the Edge, Bad Blood, Devil's Waltz and Obsession, etc.. I feel like we need a return to some child focused cases instead of creating a mystery around whatever new thing is happening in society. I don't really care about social influencers and a commentary on the sadness of their emotional lives. Maybe it's me, but I'm not finding that emotional connection, the intensity of seeing of what happens next in the last couple of books. But, even with that said, any Alex Delaware novel is still better than 90% of the mystery novels out there. Read the Alex Delaware series-you won't regret it.

Another great book in the Alex Delaware series. I love Alex and Milo and the writing is never dull. The storyline was good and I wasn't sure where it was going to go until the very end. I was so excited to get this early and finished it in just a few days.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this title. I'm a longtime Jonathan Kellerman fan, and have read every book in the series. This one was as good as ever. Lots of twists and turns as Alex and Milo worked their way through the case, and a great ending! Highly recommend for Kellerman or psychological thriller fans.

I love this author and this series!!! It always draws me into the story immediately and I cannot stop reading. Will always be a recommendation from me be it the author or any of the books!! I could read from book one all over again and have.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

The dead naked stranger is the victim???? The story was funny, laugh out loud moments. The twists and turns keep this story very interesting from the first chapter and gets even better by the end. I do love the relationship between Alex and Milo.

Expect the best from Jonathan Kellerman. You’ll get it every time. City of the Dead is the 37th in the Alex Delaware series and one of the best!

A naked man lies dead on a quiet suburban street, hit by a moving van. Blood splatter leads the police to a nearby house where the body of a woman is found. Detective Milo Sturgis calls psychologist Alex Delaware for his ideas. A naked man with no ID? A woman stabbed to death? Is the man the killer or the victim? The case takes an odd turn when Alex recognizes the woman killed is Cordi Gannett, a self styled influencer and “relationship coach” who had occasionally described herself as a psychologist. It was during that phase, two years earlier, that Alex met her in custody case. A search of Cordi’s background leads Milo and Alex to the sad, seamy side of LA. It’s the LA of the wannabes: hairdressers, stylists, dancers, weight lifters, all hoping for a chance at fame. Cordi clawed her way out of that world but someone or something in her past may have led to violence.

City of the Dead is a complex, multilayered thriller, impossible to put down. Kellerman skillfully weaves plots and characters together and delivers a solid, satisfying read. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and Jonathan Kellerman for this ARC.

In this newest Alex Delaware book, Alex his helping to investigate the deaths of Cordi Gannet and Caspian Delage. He is also dealing with a divorce case involving a little girl and who gets custody of her. I enjoyed this book, I love the 2 different cases that Alex is handling. Great detective book, lots of trails to follow throughout the book. Another great addition to this series, I would recommend this book.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, All opinions are my own.

I love this author and everyone of his books. I am always so excited when a new one is release and this one was no exception! Kept me interested from beginning until the very end!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House/Ballantine for providing a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

No one writes a psychological thriller better than Jonathan Kellerman and after 37 books, Alex and Milos adventures still never get old. The mystery starts with a bang from chapter one and never lets up, providing all the twists and turns and sleight of hand that you expect and an ending that will surprise you.

Lots of humor in this one as well. The Buff Brothers had me laughing out loud multiple times and reminded me of the Fulcis from John Connelly books, which was a pleasant surprise.

Highly recommended, as is the whole series. One of my all time favorites.

Excellent Alex Delaware novel. With the last couple, I was beginning to get concerned the stories were starting to slip. Jonathan Kellerman found his groove again with City of the Dead.

I think I find the stranger the homicide, the better I like the interactions between Alex and Milo.

A naked dead guy in the street, a dead body in a neighboring house, a fake psychologist, and Milo gets the call which means Alex gets the call.

Great continuation of the Alex Delaware novels.

I never get tired of Alex Delaware and his cop pal, Milo Sturgis. Together they have solved many a crime in the Los Angeles area with all of us along for the ride. In this one, a so-called psychologist is found murdered in her apartment. On the same day, her nude hairdresser is hit by a moving van. I don't know where Jonathan Kellerman comes up with this stuff, but he does it successfully time after time. Throw in the usual cast of law enforement characters, a flawed gym owner, a couple of dumb twins, a married couple in pre-divorce, custody discussions with Alex, and some grumpy neighbors. It's Jonathan Kellerman at his best. Whew! I was exhausted at the finish line. One of the things I enjoy most about this series is the prolific descriptions of the LA geography, the street layouts, descriptions of houses and property. All intended to bring us right there with Alex and Milo. The beloved Robin makes an appearance along with a brief siting of Dr. Rick, Milo's husband. Would like to see more of Rick in the future. Thank you to the author for another great episode. I can hardly wait for the next one! Many thanks to Net Galley and Random House/Ballantine Books for the ARC. What a delight to have a sneak preview of a best seller. Publication date is planned for 2/8/2022.

It’s such a thrill to read a new Delaware novel, and catch up with Alex, Milo and the gang, and as usual Kellerman knocks it out of the park with his creepy psychology and swift pacing. This installment was particularly clever as he weaved his two plots together.

Happy to up-sell to all, and now to wait for the next one.

I love Alex Delaware novels! This is #37 and I don’t know how he does it, but Jonathan Kellerman keeps this series going without following into overused tropes. The characters are well-developed and stay true to themselves across books. This was another good story for the series!

Interesting but somewhat not really my cup of tea. A mystery thriller crime with romance. Well written. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

4.5 out of 5 Stars

What is this? Like the 111th book in the Alex Delaware series? And I don't even care. Keep them coming Kellerman!!
Alex Delaware is a psychologist who is usually called in by LA Homicide Lieutenant, Milo Sturgis. But only when it's bad, real bad. And this criminal has to be the craziest one yet.

I like how Kellerman is letting some of his characters come into their own: Alex is still called in by Milo, but Milo relies more and more on Moses Reed, Sean Binchy, and Alicia somebody-or-.other. Maybe I have a memory block about Alicia's last name because I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. For her to get married or pregnant or murdered. In recent history, just two females have remained steady-ish in this series: Robin and Blanche.

The only thing keeping this from being straight-up 5 stars is that one of the murder victims is identified without any real evidence. I mean, you can't say that a DB with no face is someone's hairdresser just because someone said he had once spent the night naked. And that's not even clear until 3/4 of the way through the book... (Zero evidence. Gotta shore that up, big guy.)That, and I found about 12 or so sentences with poor grammar or typographical errors. (it is a Galley-Proof, after all.)

I love to read Jonathan Kellerman, especially the Alex Delaware series. I even went back and bought the five I was missing last week and they are all finished. And now I finished this one. In one day.
Guys, I may have a problem.

I will always be loyal to Alex Delaware, and this book is no exception.

A freak road accident leaving a naked dead man and another body in a house leads Milo to call everyone's favorite psychologist and police consultant to the scene. The crime was twisty and interesting as usual, and I have noticed Kellerman moving away from more character development in recent novels. It's sad, but to be expected as Robin, Milo and Alex have been together so long and are now getting older. I miss Robin drama, but I also feel like the characters have earned a settled home life to return to after such horrors.

This is one of my favorite series, and I recommend everyone try the Alex Delaware books. Kellerman is a great writer and a exciting plotter, which is a rare combo.

This was another hit from the author as this series continues. Filled with page after page of mystery and suspense. As always the book keeps the reader page turning eager for the next development in the storyline. This is another of the authors books that I would recommend to all.

A solid police procedural in the 30+-book Alex Delaware series, City of the Dead is narrated by Alex from Chapter 4 onward. Alex Delaware is a psychologist who is often called upon by the LAPD to consult with Lt. Milo Sturgis on difficult homicide cases.

It is the relationship between Milo and Alex that is the heart of the series. They have worked together for so long that they are able to complement each other's strengths and weaknesses to form a powerful investigation team. The step-by-step, detailed account of how the mystery is resolved makes the reader feel almost a part of the process. Dr. Delaware's involvement in child custody cases is also demonstrated, and it is fascinating to watch how he is able to successfully analyze all of the parties involved, including the vulnerable child.

In this series entry, Alex recognizes the murder victim instantly as a woman he met in an earlier case who was working as a psychologist without a license or education. An unidentified male body is also found at the murder site. It becomes a story of dangerous, dysfunctional relationships for Milo and Alex to entangle, and it is a pleasure to follow them to a satisfying conclusion, with no grisly violence shown.

My thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for providing me with the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.