“Books in Order: A Comprehensive Review of Jonathan Kellerman’s Literary Repertoire
The illustrious author, Jonathan Kellerman, renowned for his intellectual prowess as a holder of a BA and Ph.D. in Psychology, is best known for his extensive array of books in order that predominantly feature the insightful child psychologist, Alex Delaware. Nonetheless, his literary repertoire boasts of many other fervent novels, notably the ones centering around the captivating character, Petra Connor, an essential element in the perpetuating “Delaware existence”.
Adding to his accomplishments, Jonathan’s matrimonial bond with the acclaimed author, Faye Kellerman, even extends to their shared passion for writing as they have co-authored numerous gripping stories. The literary talent seems to be a strong genetic trait in the Kellerman family, as their son, Jesse Kellerman, is equally an accomplished writer.
Jonathan Kellerman’s entry into the world of published authors sprung into existence in 1981, with his insightful non-fiction debut, “Helping the Fearful Child“. As if unveiling his writing prowess, he soon penned his first Alex Delaware novel, “When the Bough Breaks” in 1985, marking the commencement of his literary journey.
Transitioning between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly, Kellerman then breathed life into a wide array of books in order, each listed below as per the chronological sequence of their creation:
Publication Order of Alex Delaware Books
(with)
| When the Bough Breaks | (1985) |    |
| Blood Test | (1986) | |
| Over the Edge | (1987) | |
| Silent Partner | (1989) | |
| Time Bomb | (1990) | |
| Private Eyes | (1992) | |
| Devil’s Waltz | (1993) | |
| Bad Love | (1994) | |
| Self-Defense | (1994) | |
| The Web | (1995) | |
| The Clinic | (1996) | |
| Survival of the Fittest | (1997) | |
| Monster | (1999) | |
| Dr. Death | (2000) | |
| Flesh and Blood | (2001) | |
| The Murder Book | (2002) | |
| A Cold Heart | (2003) | < a href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345452569/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=booksbyorder-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0345452569″ rel=”nofollow” target=”_window”> |
| Therapy | (2004) | |
| Rage | (2005) | |
| Gone | (2006) | |
| Obsession | (2007) | |
| Compulsion | (2008) | |
| Bones | (2008) | |
| Evidence | (2009) | |
| Deception | (2009) | |
| Mystery | (2011) | |
| Victims | (2012) | |
| Guilt | (2013) | |
| Killer | (2014) | |
| Motive | (2015) | |
| Breakdown | (2016) | |
| Heartbreak Hotel | (2017) | |
| Night Moves | (2018) | |
| The Wedding Guest | (2019) | |
| The Museum of Desire | (2020) | |
| Serpentine | (2021) | |
| City of the Dead | (2022) | |
| Unnatural History | (2023) | |
| The Ghost Orchid | (2024) | |