Over the Edge (An Alex Delaware Book 3)

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 4,027 ratings

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Last update: 12-19-2024


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From the New York Times bestselling author of Serpentine comes a thrilling novel in the Alex Delaware series about a psychologist called in to help when a former patient is accused of committing a string of chilling murders.

When the phone rings in the middle of the night, child psychologist Alex Delaware does not hesitate. Driving through the dream-lit San Fernando Valley, Alex rushes to Jamey Cadmus, the patient he had failed five years before—and who now calls with a bizarre cry for help. But by the time Alex reaches Canyon Oaks Psychiatric Hospital, Jamey is gone, surfacing a day later in the hands of the police, who believe Jamey is the infamous Lavender Slasher, a psychotic serial killer. Wooed by a high-powered attorney to build a defense, Alex will get a chance to do what he couldn’t five years ago. And when he peers into a family’s troubled history and Jamey’s brilliant, tormented mind, the psychologist puts himself at the heart of a high-profile case. Because Alex knows that in a realm of money, loss, and madness, something terrible pushed Jamey over the edge—or else someone is getting away with murder.

Top reviews from the United States

  • William Arsenis
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Favorite Kellerman Novels
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2012
    I have read all of Jonathan Kellerman's novels, starting with WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS back in 1986, two years before I began writing a novel of my own.

    I had to wait a while for BLOOD TEST, SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST, and THE BUTCHER'S THEATER to come to a bookstore near me because I was in Europe at the time.

    Then OVER THE EDGE hit the bookshelves. This is the only thriller I've ever read twice. I was so excited about this novel that I purchased several copies of OVER THE EDGE and sent them to my friends. Some people who'd never read a single book by Kellerman thanked me for getting them hooked on this highly intelligent and gifted author.

    I love Kellerman's poetic prose. It manages to be imaginative and hard-core realistic at the same time. I have always been fascinated by genius, and what I loved most about this book is seeing into the mind of a child-genius from the perspective of a psychologist.

    Even if you've never heard of Jonathan Kellerman, even if you don't usually read psychological thrillers, I'm confident you'll love this book.
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars New to reading Kellerman
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
    I just started reading books from this author. I have enjoyed the first 3 books in the Dr. D series, but I felt at times there was too much detail written about the locations. Easy enough to skim past. So far, I'm hooked!
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Over the edge
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
    I found this story to be not only exciting and thrilling but heart-rending as well. The characters are well involved and respect intermingling with caring and compassionate.
  • JoAnne Heath
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
    As always, never disappointing! Jonathan Kellerman has me hooked on Alex Delaware! Suspense blessed with smatterings of humor. Great read!
  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read - but too much theory that you just have to skip over
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2013
    I love Jonathan Kellerman books, but this one had a little way much psychology theory in it for my liking, I understand that it is in there to further the story, but it was way overdone. Dr Delaware is telling everyone who will listen all about the psychological theory, then it is repeated again and again by other characters explaining it to yet other characters. Then there is the excruciating detail of the drug research he and 17-year old genius pretty girl do (seriously!). Do we really need to hear all about the different drug combinations that could NOT be applicable to the case he is investigating?

    If you are new to Kellerman, don't read this one first. If I had read this one fist, I don't think I would have read any others of his.

    If you are prepared to skip all the boring bits, it is actually a jolly good story and the ending brings it all together. He could have cut 100 pages of repetitive and irrelevant psychology lecturing out of this book to improve it. (Especially all the theory did NOT apply in this case)

    For people looking for mystery, rather than thrillers, try out Open Season (Joe Gunther Mysteries)

    If you are looking for exciting adventure books for kids / teenagers, take a look at Jake Johnson And The Half Bloods (Quest 1) (Jake Johnson And The Greek Gods) and its sequel Jake Johnson And The God Of War (Quest 2) (Jake Johnson And The Greek Gods).
  • CH Luke
    4.0 out of 5 stars markedly improved over the first teo
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
    Continuing my trip back over 35 years covering the first ten books in the series after having read all of the others. Plot was complex and it was a little difficult keeping up with the constant influx of new characters. Overall this book was much better than the first two.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
    I like the compassion and abstinence Jonathan Kellerman has built into Alex Delaware's character have him be willing to assist a previous child patient and to willingly pursue the truth to help Milo catch the bad guys. I enjoy these books!
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
    It helps to have a psych background when reading this. I do and I loved it. All twists and turns. Not one boring spot. I will get his next book now.

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