The Murder Book
Alex Delaware • Book 16
by Jonathan Kellerman
Narrated by John Rubinstein
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
A mysterious package of crime scene photos arrives with no return address — and suddenly Alex Delaware isn't solving a case, he's trying to survive one.
- Great if you want: a psychological thriller where friendship and survival collide
- Listening experience: methodical and slow-burning, tension builds across the full runtime
- Narration: Rubinstein has voiced Delaware since book one — the familiarity shows
- Skip if: you haven't met Milo Sturgis yet — his stakes won't land
About This Audiobook
Detective Milo Sturgis faces his darkest hour when his partner, psychologist Alex Delaware, receives a mysterious package containing crime scene photographs from an unsolved murder. Among the disturbing images lies a case that has haunted Milo for twenty years: the brutal killing of a young woman that he was forced to abandon as a rookie cop. When the investigation was mysteriously shut down by higher authorities, Milo buried the failure deep in his memory. Now someone wants the case reopened, and as the duo delves into the decades-old conspiracy, they discover that powerful forces in Los Angeles will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.
John Rubinstein delivers a masterful performance that captures both the psychological complexity of Kellerman's characters and the mounting tension of their dangerous investigation. His nuanced portrayal brings distinct voices to Alex's analytical mind and Milo's gruff determination, while his measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the intricate plot details and red herrings that make this mystery so compelling. Rubinstein's experience with the series shines through in his seamless navigation of Kellerman's layered storytelling, making the fifteen-hour runtime feel effortless as the psychological suspense builds to its explosive conclusion.