Il lato oscuro

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Jonathan Kellerman has crafted a gripping psychological thriller with his bestselling Alex Delaware series. In this new adventure, Delaware delves into the complexities of the human psyche. Homicide detective Milo Sturgis, eager for a whodunit, is confronted with a brutal crime scene: a young couple murdered in a car on a lonely lover's lane in Los Angeles. Each victim bears a gunshot wound to the head, and the female has been impaled by a metal spike, signaling a case that demands more than standard police work. Sturgis tells Delaware, "Now we're veering into your territory." The unidentified woman remains a mystery, while her companion, Gavin Quick, has a troubled past that leads Delaware to a therapist's couch. Here, he must confront Dr. Mary Lou Koppel, a celebrity psychologist who fiercely protects her clients' privacy. As another gruesome murder occurs, Delaware realizes his investigation has struck a nerve. Exploring Quick's tormented last days, he uncovers a chilling method behind the madness, revealing a web of greed, corruption, and betrayal within a profession he thought he understood. This provocative and suspenseful tale showcases Kellerman's creative prowess, delivering an electrifying experience that readers won't soon forget.