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Engel des doods (2000)

door Jonathan Kellerman

Reeksen: Alex Delaware (14)

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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jonathan Kellerman's Victims.

Who killed the killer? In this brilliant and startling psychological thriller, Jonathan Kellerman, perennial bestselling author, gives a sharp and timely twist to homicide's central question.

Someone has murdered euthanasia champion Dr. Eldon Mateâ??a self-styled Dr. Death responsible for scores of assisted suicides. In a burst of bloody irony, the killer chooses to dispatch the doctor in the back of Mate's own suicide van, hooking him up to the killing apparatus dubbed "the Humanitron"â??and adding some butchering touches of his own. The case is assigned to veteran LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis, who turns, once again, to his friend Dr. Alex Delaware. But working this case raises a conflict of interest for Alex so profound that he can't even discuss it with Milo. The tension that develops between cop and psychologist further complicates an already baffling and complex murder investigationâ??one whose suspects include the families of Dr. Mate's "travelers," Mate's own son, and a psychopathic killer who relishes the geometry of death.

Dr. Death is a rich brew of unforgettable characters, labyrinthine plotting, page-turning prose, and the unique insights into the darkest corners of the human mind that have earned Jonathan Kellerman international accolades as the master of psychological
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Dr. Death is a complicated whodunit because there are more than one story happening. It is an interesting story that deals more with the psychology of the killer than with the thriller side of the story. Four stars were given in this review because it had a beginning, middle and end. All of the settings were real and the characters. It is recommended. ( )
  lbswiener | Dec 22, 2023 |
It is funny how one can forget how enjoyable a Jonathan Kellerman novel can be. Right now in the process of trying to catch up on my Kellerman reading so this is the second one in a row. The thing I can say about Jonathan Kellerman while I enjoy this books they never seem to stick with me as others do. His writing is good his stories are interesting and he does a good job of developing his two primary characters. You know the people is he writing about they are familiar and sometimes I wonder if that isn't part of the problem. The are steady they are known and human but nothing really stands out about them. They live through the story and you join them on their journey in each investigation. Maybe there is not enough flash not enough panache. The stories are enjoyable, they are good and do hold your interest but they don't ever have that hidden sin like the joy of sneaking a hot cookie that mom has just set out and told you to wait for.

Dr Death is one of his more interesting stories with more than the usual twists and turns as the crime is investigated. There is tension between the principle characters and it can be felt throughout the story - something that is not easy to do. There are some interesting characters that are more than cardboard fillers as the story progresses and the ending is pulled off in a very interesting manner that tangentially fulfills the wrap up requirement of the diverse elements that were in play. The final answers are surprising but in retrospect answer the deepest questions that were left hanging.

I would recommend this book for anyone who has enjoyed a Jonathan Kellerman story. ( )
  can44okie | Aug 28, 2020 |
I have no idea why I've never read any of Jonathan Kellerman's books. I also don't know how this one ended up on my shelf but, but I'm certainly glad it did. This is part of a series featuring psychologist Alex Davenport. This isn't the first or the last, however. In this one, Eldon Mate was infamous for his euthanasia of the terminally ill. Only now he's the victim and it wasn't a nice, peaceful death. Kellerman is prolific and I'm off to find another of his.
  susandennis | Jun 5, 2020 |
Wer hat den Mörder getötet? In seinem brillanten und verblüffenden neuen Roman gibt Jonathan Kellerman, mehrjähriger Bestsellerautor und Premier-Eigentümer des Psychothrillers, der zentralen Frage des Mordes eine scharfe und zeitgemäße Wendung.

Jemand hat den Euthanasie-Champion Dr. Eldon Mate-einen selbsternannten Dr. Tod ermordet, der für eine Vielzahl von Sterbehilfe-Selbstmorden verantwortlich ist. In einem Anflug von blutiger Ironie beschließt der Mörder, den Arzt auf den Rücksitz von Mates eigenem Selbstmordwagen zu schicken, ihn an den "Humanitron" genannten Tötungsapparat anzuschließen - und ihm selbst ein paar abschlachtende Berührungen zu verpassen. Der Fall wird dem altgedienten LAPD-Mordermittler Milo Sturgis zugewiesen, der sich erneut an seinen Freund Dr. Alex Delaware wendet. Aber die Arbeit an diesem Fall wirft für Alex einen so tiefgreifenden Interessenkonflikt auf, dass er ihn nicht einmal mit Milo besprechen kann. Die Spannung, die sich zwischen Polizist und Psychologe entwickelt, verkompliziert eine ohnehin schon rätselhafte und komplexe Mordermittlung weiter - unter den Verdächtigen befinden sich die Familien von Dr. Mates "Reisenden", Mates eigener Sohn und ein psychopathischer Mörder, der die Geometrie des Todes genießt.

Dr. Tod ist ein reichhaltiges Gebräu aus unvergesslichen Charakteren, labyrinthischer Handlung, blätternder Prosa und den einzigartigen Einblicken in die dunkelsten Ecken des menschlichen Geistes, die Jonathan Kellerman internationale Anerkennung als Meister der psychologischen Spannung eingebracht haben.
  Fredo68 | May 14, 2020 |
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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jonathan Kellerman's Victims.

Who killed the killer? In this brilliant and startling psychological thriller, Jonathan Kellerman, perennial bestselling author, gives a sharp and timely twist to homicide's central question.

Someone has murdered euthanasia champion Dr. Eldon Mateâ??a self-styled Dr. Death responsible for scores of assisted suicides. In a burst of bloody irony, the killer chooses to dispatch the doctor in the back of Mate's own suicide van, hooking him up to the killing apparatus dubbed "the Humanitron"â??and adding some butchering touches of his own. The case is assigned to veteran LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis, who turns, once again, to his friend Dr. Alex Delaware. But working this case raises a conflict of interest for Alex so profound that he can't even discuss it with Milo. The tension that develops between cop and psychologist further complicates an already baffling and complex murder investigationâ??one whose suspects include the families of Dr. Mate's "travelers," Mate's own son, and a psychopathic killer who relishes the geometry of death.

Dr. Death is a rich brew of unforgettable characters, labyrinthine plotting, page-turning prose, and the unique insights into the darkest corners of the human mind that have earned Jonathan Kellerman international accolades as the master of psychological

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Eldon Mate 'hielp' zieke mensen zelfmoord plegen en zag zichzelf daarom als een weldoener. Nu is deze 'Engel des doods' vermoord. Alles wijst erop dat iemand het niet met zijn ideeën over barmhartigheid eens was.

Rechercheur Milo Sturgis wordt op de zaak gezet en roept de hulp in van psycholoog Alex Delaware.

Alex worstelt echter met een gewetenskwestie, die hij moet oplossen voor hij weer met Milo kan samenwerken. Dit zorgt voor nog meer spanningen in het toch al zo ingewikkelde onderzoek.
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