The Ghost Orchid

An Alex Delaware Novel

By: Jonathan Kellerman

Narrated by: John Rubinstein

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis confront a baffling, vicious double homicide that leads them to long-buried secrets worth killing for in the riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling “master of suspense” (Los Angeles Times).

LAPD homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis sees it all the time: Reinvention’s a way of life in a city fueled by fantasy. But try as you might to erase the person you once were, there are those who will never forget the past . . . and who can still find you.

A pool boy enters a secluded Bel Air property and discovers two bodies floating in the bright blue water: Gio Aggiunta, the playboy heir to an Italian shoe empire, and a gorgeous, even wealthier neighbor named Meagin March. A married neighbor.

An illicit affair stoking rage is a perfect motive. But a “double” in this neighborhood of gated estates isn’t something you see every day. The house is untouched. No forced entry, no forensic evidence. The case has “that feeling,” and when that happens, Milo turns to his friend, the brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware.

As Milo and Alex investigate both victims, they discover two troubled pasts. And as they dig deeper, Meagin March’s very identity begins to blur. Who was this glamorous but conflicted woman? Did her past catch up to her? Or did Gio’s family connections create a threat spanning two continents?

Chasing down the answers leads Alex and Milo on an exploration of L.A.’s darkest side as they contend with one of the most shocking cases of their careers and learn that that some secrets are best left buried in the past.

Critic reviews

“[Jonathan] Kellerman delivers clever twists alongside the lived-in banter between his leads that sets this series apart. It’s both a treat for longtime fans and a great entry point for newcomers.”—Publishers Weekly

“Kellerman continues to surprise and shock us.”—Booklist

“Like all the Alex Delaware novels, this one is fast-moving fun.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Jonathan Kellerman has created one of the most enduring and acclaimed series in suspense fiction. . . . [His] prose is fast-paced without being in any way hurried or abrupt, and Delaware and Sturgis play off one another exceptionally well. The characters are as comfortable as old slippers, fictional friends whose company and adventures readers have enjoyed for decades. The Ghost Orchid is another excellent addition to a series full of excellent editions.”—BookPage

Loved the reference to Susan Orleans

Another good Alex and Milo adventure. I listen to these I need a mystery story that makes me feel good.

Dragggggged on

I have read all of Kellermans novels and I love the way he writes and the characters, but this one seemed loaded with filler. I had to listen to it in segments and still it seemed to just drone on without anything catching my interest. Hope his next ones better. For sure I will not be ordering it in advance like I did with this dud.

The interactions between the characters is fantastic, as usual!

I loved this book. I can't wait every year to find out what Milo and Alex are up to, and Robin and Blanche of course!

Great book!

I very much enjoyed the story. The narrator’s voice takes it to another level. I bought two more Kellerman’s books yesterday.

Always a good thriller

Alex Delaware never fails to deliver. Good book and good narration. Characters were very interesting