The victim had just received rave media attention for his latest project - images of homeless people living out their 'dreams'. But there were many who saw the work as crass exploitation. Lots of sound from behind the wall. Moans and gasps and sobs then a moment of breath-catching quiet during which a woman said, “Try to relax,” with no great sincerity. Milo and Alex speculate about two possible motives for Donny's murder: a half-sibling who wanted to increase his/her share of the inheritance; or a homeless person whose appetite for the better life was whetted, and who returned to rob the photographer. Asked about Donny's acquaintances, Melissande mentions that her boss was doing a photographic project called the Wishers.

Thanks to Netgalley, Jonathan Kellerman, and Random House Publishing Group for a copy of the manuscript. Did anger turn to homicidal rage? Or do the roots of violence reach down to the victim's own family? Green Eyes (only 2% of the real world, yet it seems like 90% of all fictional females): ALWAYS Since Milo has “startling” green eyes. Also a Klement brother has gray-green eyes and Officer Munro also has them.The 38th Alex Delaware novel from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense, perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and David Baldacci. Unnatural History by Jonathan Kellerman brings more than just murder and suspense to the 38th book in the Alex Delaware series. It combines a police procedural with psychology to bring additional insights into the story and people. The books also tend to be cerebral in nature. Kellerman writes true police procedurals, albeit a little different due to Milo being unconventional and Alex along to provide psychological insight. True, they do tend to be a bit formulaic, as Alex and Milo chase down leads, generate and discuss different theories, interview persons of interest, enjoy a few good meals. Kellerman’s descriptions are particularly picturesque and entertaining and he always seems to put a fresh spin on cases, although I wasn’t as fond of number 38 as some of the prior in the series. This can be read as a standalone, but if you are familiar with this series, it is always enjoyable to meet up with these familiar characters. That's the situation when twenty-nine-year-old photographer Donny Klement is found shot to death in his studio.

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. Jonathan and Faye Kellerman live in California and New Mexico. Has disgruntlement blossomed into homicidal rage? Or do the roots of violence reach down to the victim’s family—a clan, sired by an elusive billionaire, that is bizarre in its own right? As Milo and Alex begin to uncover who Donny may have wronged. They begin with his illustrious family, starting with his father, Adonis Klement. Adonis Klement is a reclusive billionaire who was married 6 times. None of the half siblings knew each other, and the ones who knew “of” each other, barely knew each other well enough.The great thing of Kellerman’s series is the deductive adventure he takes you through. Alex and Milo come up with theories, do the research, discover other avenues (or rabbit holes) to pursue, encounter bad things along the way, eat out a lot, but eventually always come to a satisfying solution. I usually find myself at the end of each novel amazed at how it all unfolds. As usual, “Unnatural History” did not disappoint and I can start the countdown to the 39th chapter. 5 stars! The most richly accomplished of the brothers’ pairings to date—and given Connelly’s high standards, that’s saying a lot. She stared at me. Her hands dropped from her face, wrists and forearms vibrating. If she’d had a fleshier face, it would’ve jiggled. This face was narrow, delicately boned, the sweaty skin stretched drum-tight, and it remained still. Nothing to interpret; his default pallor. Startling green eyes remained calm but his mouth was set in a sour frown.