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When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1)
When the Bough Breaks - Alex Delaware, Bk 1
Author: Jonathan Kellerman
Dr. Morton Handler practiced a strange brand of psychiatry. Among his specialties were fraud, extortion, and sexual manipulation. Handler paid for his sins when he was brutally murdered in his luxurious apartment. The police have no leads, but they do have one possible witness: seven-year-old Melody Quinn. It's psychologist Alex Delaware's job t...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780451168627
ISBN-10: 0451168623
Publication Date: 5/6/1986
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Signet Book
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 2
I enjoyed this book. It's the author's first novel (at least in this series) and it shows a bit in the language and character development. It was also written in the late 80s and, while it doesn't seem really dated (save for some accents like decor description), you do have to take it into account when he describes some of the criminology techniques. But it was good. I've already ordered the second book in the series. Kellerman went on to write many of these and according to reviews I've read, they just get better as he gains more experience.

I'd definitely recommend it to people who enjoy crime fiction.
reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The first Alex Delaware novel. Gives you a good background if you've already discovered Alex, Milo, Robin, et al.
reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on
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Excellent who donnit book. will definitely read the rest of the series.
Booknose avatar reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 63 more book reviews
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The very first book in the Alex Delaware series.
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Helpful Score: 1
enjoyable read
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reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 54 more book reviews
I think I have read too many books by Kellerman and then I stumbled upon this early one.
blackhorsecav avatar reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 27 more book reviews
This is the first Kellerman book I'vew read, I will read all of them now.
valynlee avatar reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on
I really loved this book. Jonathan Kellerman writes very well. The story for me was a bit disturbing, because I have been through what some of the characters in this story are going through. I am starting on book 2 of this series now! Definitely recommended.
icesk8tr avatar reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 363 more book reviews
A girl is a possible witness to a murder, and she can't remember any details. The psychologist Alex Deleware assists in trying to unravel the mystery and find the murderer.
havenheart avatar reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
I love Jonathan Kellerman and I have read every book he has written...this is where it all started. So start here and read away!!! Kellerman may not be the best written novelist but he can turn one of the best plots and he loves to get into the psychological mind of all of his characters, so you will never be bored. You will learn a lot about the mind of the killer, but you will also learn a lot about all involved, and you will never cease to be amazed by the way the new page turns at the last moment.
reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on
Good read. Catches you from the very start and holds your attention throughout. I loved this book.
SutterTom avatar reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 191 more book reviews
The 1st of the Alex Delaware novels, an engrossing psychological thriller of a child psychologist trying to unravel a pedophilia web that continues to threaten his 7 year old assault victim despite the general disinterest on the part of the police.
Tracey1025 avatar reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
A friend of mine gave me a Jonathan Kellerman book and I was hooked instantly! Now I am going back and reading all of his books.

This story was griping and left me on the edge of my seat! Fabulous
dixied avatar reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
ANOTHER GREAT ALEX DELAWARE NOVEL! SUBJECT MATTER ON THE SICKENING SIDE, BUT EXCELLENT WRITING AND HARD TO PUT DOWN!
reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on + 26 more book reviews
There is something spooky about this one,even for the dark side of L.A.A child molester's grisly suicide.A shockingly brutal double murder.A hidden network of perversion in high places,and a terrified 7-year old who could put it all together...if child psychologist Alex
Delaware could help her remember the horrors she'd witnessed.
reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on
For an older dated book, it turned out to be a great thriller.
guitardave8 avatar reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on
First time I read this author. I'll read him again. Good characters with a little humor to them. The plot was interesting, but a little bit convoluted. This is the first book in the Alex Delaware series.
reviewed When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, Bk 1) on
The first book in the Alex Delaware series - and the first I've read of Jonathan Kellerman. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading the second in the series!


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