Synopsis

Eleven years after comforting a traumatized seven-year-old Melissa Dickinson, psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware receives another desperate call from her. Now a beautiful young heiress, Melissa is haunted by the return of her mother Gina’s assailant. Twenty years prior, Gina suffered a brutal, acid-fueled attack that left her scarred and reclusive. With the perpetrator released from prison and back in Los Angeles, Melissa fears history is destined to repeat itself. Before Alex can delve deeper into Melissa’s escalating fears, Gina mysteriously vanishes. Faced with a cold case suddenly brought to life and a new disappearance, Alex must shed his therapist's role and become a relentless detective. He races against time to uncover the truth behind Gina's past and present, confronting a chilling fury that threatens to consume both mother and daughter, leading him down a dark path of madness and murder.

Critical Reception

"Jonathan Kellerman's 'Private Eyes' stands as a compelling entry in the acclaimed Alex Delaware series, lauded by critics as a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge."

Metadata

ISBN:9780345463746
Pages:434
Age Rating:16+

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