Dr. Death

An Alex Delaware Novel

By Jonathan Kellerman | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

Who killed the killer? In this brilliant and startling psychological thriller, Jonathan Kellerman, perennial bestselling author, gives a sharp and timely twist to homicide's central question.

Someone has murdered euthanasia champion Dr. Eldon Mate—a self-styled Dr. Death responsible for scores of assisted suicides. In a burst of bloody irony, the killer chooses to dispatch the doctor in the back of Mate's own suicide van, hooking him up to the killing apparatus dubbed \"the Humanitron\"—and adding some butchering touches of his own. The case is assigned to veteran LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis, who turns, once again, to his friend Dr. Alex Delaware. But working this case raises a conflict of interest for Alex so profound that he can't even discuss it with Milo. The tension that develops between cop and psychologist further complicates an already baffling and complex murder investigation—one whose suspects include the families of Dr. Mate's \"travelers,\" Mate's own son, and a psychopathic killer who relishes the geometry of death.

Dr. Death is a rich brew of unforgettable characters, labyrinthine plotting, page-turning prose, and the unique insights into the darkest corners of the human mind that have earned Jonathan Kellerman international accolades as the master of psychological suspense.

Editions of Dr. Death

Hardcover
ISBN 9780375430794
Hardcover
ISBN 9780679459613
Paperback
ISBN 9780345467478
Paperback
ISBN 9780345508522
Paperback
ISBN 9780345413888
Paperback
ISBN 9780345448804
EBook
ISBN 9780345463692
Audiobook
ISBN 9780375416163
Audiobook
ISBN 9780375416187
Audiobook
ISBN 9780736689991
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781415950708
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780375417634
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780375417641
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780375416170
AudioDisc
ISBN 9781415900468

Read an Excerpt

Who killed the killer? In this brilliant and startling psychological thriller, Jonathan Kellerman, perennial bestselling author, gives a sharp and timely twist to homicide's central question.

Someone has murdered euthanasia champion Dr. Eldon Mate—a self-styled Dr. Death responsible for scores of assisted suicides. In a burst of bloody irony, the killer chooses to dispatch the doctor in the back of Mate's own suicide van, hooking him up to the killing apparatus dubbed \"the Humanitron\"—and adding some butchering touches of his own. The case is assigned to veteran LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis, who turns, once again, to his friend Dr. Alex Delaware. But working this case raises a conflict of interest for Alex so profound that he can't even discuss it with Milo. The tension that develops between cop and psychologist further complicates an already baffling and complex murder investigation—one whose suspects include the families of Dr. Mate's \"travelers,\" Mate's own son, and a psychopathic killer who relishes the geometry of death.

Dr. Death is a rich brew of unforgettable characters, labyrinthine plotting, page-turning prose, and the unique insights into the darkest corners of the human mind that have earned Jonathan Kellerman international accolades as the master of psychological suspense.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Death about?

Who killed the killer? In this brilliant and startling psychological thriller, Jonathan Kellerman, perennial bestselling author, gives a sharp and timely twist to homicide's central question.

Someone has murdered euthanasia champion Dr. Eldon Mate—a self-styled Dr. Death responsible for scores of assisted suicides. In a burst of bloody irony, the killer chooses to dispatch the doctor in the back of Mate's own suicide van, hooking him up to the killing apparatus dubbed \"the Humanitron\"—and adding some butchering touches of his own. The case is assigned to veteran LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis, who turns, once again, to his friend Dr. Alex Delaware. But working this case raises a conflict of interest for Alex so profound that he can't even discuss it with Milo. The tension that develops between cop and psychologist further complicates an already baffling and complex murder investigation—one whose suspects include the families of Dr. Mate's \"travelers,\" Mate's own son, and a psychopathic killer who relishes the geometry of death.

Dr. Death is a rich brew of unforgettable characters, labyrinthine plotting, page-turning prose, and the unique insights into the darkest corners of the human mind that have earned Jonathan Kellerman international accolades as the master of psychological suspense.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dr. Death?

Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction

Where can I read a sample of Dr. Death?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375430794

Is Dr. Death part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Alex Delaware

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dr. Death?

Jonathan Kellerman

Who is the Publisher of the book Dr. Death?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Dr. Death is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375430794) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679459613) and paperback(ISBN 9780345467478) and paperback(ISBN 9780345508522) and paperback(ISBN 9780345413888) and paperback(ISBN 9780345448804) and ebook(ISBN 9780345463692) and audiobook(ISBN 9780375416163) and audiobook(ISBN 9780375416187) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736689991) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415950708) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780375417634) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780375417641) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780375416170) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415900468)

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