Breakdown by Jonathan Kellerman

This is a mystery/suspense/crime novel with a psychological undertone.

A number of years previously Dr. Alex Delaware treated the son of an actress who was herself being treated by a psychiatrist for mental instability. Fast forward and Alex is called in as a reference for the actress as she is found terrorising people in their own gardens during manic episodes. She is found to be homeless and placed in a shelter. She escapes from this haven and her body is found in a swanky Bel-Air house. Her son is missing and even though her death should be an open and shut case Alex feels as though something is not right. Along with Det. Sturgis, Alex digs deeper and finds himself immersed in a world of poison and a decades old feud of jealousy and revenge.

I do enjoy Kellerman's writing as his characters are well developed and the storyline logical and detailed. Sometimes the story does get a little too involved and due to his clinical style of writing I found my mind wandering at times since some of the deductions were a bit stretched. I tend to relate to characters that show a bit more emotion. The book was very good though-a solid chapter in his series.

Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to review the book.