City of the Dead An Alex Delaware Novel By Jonathan Kellerman

In the heart of Los Angeles, Homicide Lt. Detective Milo Sturgis and psychologist Alex Delaware are thrust into a grisly crime scene that shatters the illusion of the city's glamour. A naked young man lies dead in the street, the victim of a brutal collision, while inside a nearby home, a young woman is found butchered.

The investigation leads Alex and Milo to Cordelia Gannett, an internet influencer with a troubled past and a penchant for offering dubious online counseling. As they delve deeper into Cordelia's life, they uncover a web of secrets and a history marred by tortured relationships and personal demons.

But as they piece together the puzzle, they realize that the truth behind the double homicide is far more twisted than they could have imagined. With each layer they peel back, they uncover a savage motive driven by psychological turmoil and unthinkable violence.

As Alex and Milo navigate the dark underbelly of L.A., they must confront their own vulnerabilities and rely on their collective insight and expertise to unravel the mystery. In this classic Delaware tale, Alex emerges as a beacon of wisdom and brilliance, guiding Milo through the labyrinth of deceit and betrayal that lurks beneath the city's surface.