Private Eyes by Jonathan Kellerman
Child psychologist, Alex Delaware, teams up again with friend police detective Milo Sturgis to help a patient track down her mother who has disappeared.
The last time Alex saw Melissa Dickinson was eleven years ago when she was a scared seven year old in need of his help. The call from her is surprising, but not unexpected. Melissa needs Alex to advise her on concerns about her mother, who has her own set of unique problems.
Melissa’s mother, Gina suffers from agoraphobia (extreme, intense fear of open or public places) brought on by a vicious attack by an ex lover. The attack ruined her face and her aspirations of becoming a movie star. It also left her unable to function normally for twenty years. As a result of her illness she does not leave her house, therefore Melissa and the servants have been her only source of companionship and support.
While Alex is trying to figure out how to help Melissa and Gina, Gina disappeares without a trace. Enter, Milo, who is on suspension from the police department. Milo and Alex team up to help Melissa find her mother.
The more involved they become in this mystery, the more they realize there is more going on than can be seen on the surface. All the players have secrets that date back twenty years prior to the attack. Alex and Milo must unravel the secrets if they hope to find Gina alive.
Another good read from Jonathan Kellerman. Alex and Milo are two of my favourite suspense characters. Also returning is Robin, Alex’s estranged live in lover. This adds another dynamic to the story as we see Alex trying to do his job, while trying to come to terms with the complex emotional situation that is created by Robin’s return.
My only complaint is, it was fairly obvious who the bad “guy” was fairly early on. However the getting there and the resolution kept me engaged. If you are a fan, this book is worth reading. If you have never read this series this book can stand alone perfectly but some references to the past may confuse you. They do not however detract from the story. Check this product out here;
