The Murder Book

About “The Murder Book”

In 2002, Jonathan Kellerman published The Murder Book, a psychological thriller featuring Los Angeles psychologist-detective Alex Delaware and his friend, homicide detective Milo Sturgis. The story begins when Alex receives an anonymous package containing a gruesome album of crime scene photos titled The Murder Book. One image in the album reminds Milo of a long-unsolved murder from his early days as a police officer. The victim, a young woman tortured and killed, was a case he was forced to abandon due to departmental pressure. Now, two decades later, someone has revived the past, and Alex and Milo begin an investigation that puts their lives at risk. As they uncover secrets tied to power and wealth in Los Angeles, they realize the murder of one girl has far-reaching consequences. The novel explores themes of good and evil, sacrifice, and sin, offering a gripping look into the darker side of human nature.