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Open Season

By Jonathan Kellerman
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Open Season is the 40th Alex Delaware novel from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense, perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and David Baldacci. In the middle of the night, Detective Lieutenant Milo Sturgis is called to a Westside hospital. A young... Read More
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Open Season is the 40th Alex Delaware novel from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense, perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and David Baldacci.

In the middle of the night, Detective Lieutenant Milo Sturgis is called to a Westside hospital. A young woman has been left dead at the entrance to the E.R.

Milo soon identifies the victim as an aspiring actress, and evidence points him in the direction of a Hollywood misfit with an arrest record. Before they can arrest the suspect, however, he is found shot dead on his balcony.

Milo calls brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware to help unpick the case. But as more bodies appear, linked only by the rifle used to kill them, the more complicated it becomes. It is clear there are darker forces at work. Can Alex and Milo uncover the truth before it's too late?

Praise for Jonathan Kellerman's bestselling thrillers:

'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' — Sunday Telegraph

'High-octane entertainment' — The Times

'Exceptionally exciting' — New York Times

'Jonathan Kellerman has delivered the goods again, adding another instalment to a series that shows no sign of running out of steam' — Shots Magazine

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804941690

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Jonathan Kellerman has lived in two worlds- clinical psychologist and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty crime novels. His unique perspective on human behaviour has led to the creation of the Alex Delaware series, The Butcher's Theater, Billy Straight, The Conspiracy Club, Twisted, True Detectives and The Murderer's Daughter. With his wife, bestselling novelist Faye Kellerman, he co-authored Double Homicide and Capital Crimes. With his son, bestselling novelist Jesse Kellerman, he co- authored The Lost Coast, The Burning, Half Moon Bay, A Measure of Darkness, Crime Scene, The Golem of Hollywood and The Golem of Paris. He is also the author of two children's books and numerous non-fiction works, including Savage Spawn- Reflections on Violent Children and With Strings Attached- The Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars. He has won the Goldwyn, Edgar and Anthony awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association, and has been nominated for a Shamus Award. Jonathan and Faye Kellerman live in California. With his wife, bestselling novelist Faye Kellerman, he co-authored Double Homicide and Capital Crimes. With his son, bestselling novelist Jesse Kellerman, he co-authored Crime Scene, The Golem of Hollywood, and The Golem of Paris. He is also the author of two children's books and numerous nonfiction works, including Savage Spawn- Reflections on Violent Children and With Strings Attached- The Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars. He has won the Goldwyn, Edgar, and Anthony awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association, and has been nominated for a Shamus Award. For more information please visit- http-//jonathankellerman.com/ https-//www.facebook.com/JonathanKellerman

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