Sordid case in a captivating mystery-thriller. Well constructed, pleasantly written, quite descriptive and appropriately paced. On top of that equipped with a recognizable cast, a likable lead and a ditto sidekick. A nice characteristic is how Alex Delaware -a psychologist- uses his professional knowledge in dealing with the different people he encounters. A minor complaint is that it gets a little talky here and there with characters spilling their guts. Other than that, nothing to yammer about. More Kellerman for me. And that includes the missus.