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The Murder Book
by Jonathan Kellerman | Mystery & Thrillers
Registered by MaiSpritt of Roanoke, Virginia USA on Tuesday, September 09, 2003
Average 4 star rating by BookCrossing Members 

status (set by Kirlepigen): travelling


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4 journalers for this copy...

Journal Entry 1 by MaiSpritt from Roanoke, Virginia USA on Tuesday, September 09, 2003

4 out of 10

Hmm.. must admit that I am a bit dissapointed in "The Murder Book" by Jonathan Kellerman, of whom I am otherwise a (somewhat) great fan.. For some reason this book never really got to me; I found the plot superficial, and the way that Kellerman switches the narrative from person to person just isn't really working. Also, I feel that there are too many stories going on at once - it all becomes "unbelievable", which is actually a shame..

So - if you only read a few books a year, my recommendation to you would be to LEAVE this book and choose something else instead, but if not.. it can be read ;o)
  • Click here for a list of all the other "The Murder Book" books registrered here at BookCrossing.com (hmm.. turns out that most other readers liked it a lot more than I did :oO)
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As an appetizer, the text from the book cover, which goes like this:
In seventeen international bestsellers, Jonathan Kellerman has distinguished himself as the master of the psychological thriller. Now, in Kellerman's most powerful novel yet, LA psychologist-detective Alex Delaware confronts a long-unsolved murder of unspeakable brutality - an ice-cold case whose resolution threatens his survival, and that of longtime friend, homicide detective Milo Sturgis.

The nightmare begins when Alex receives an envelope wrapped in coarse blue paper, with no return address. Inside is a ringbinder with gold letters on it - THE MURDER BOOK. The album is full of macabre pictures of murders, taken at the scene of the crime, with brief descriptions of how, and why, the victims died. But only one picture is marked 'Not solved' - the horrifically mutilated body of a young woman dumped in a ditch. Unsettled, Alex calls Milo, who seems strangely familiar with the case. How is Milo connected to it, and could the gruesome collection be the work of a police insider? If so, why has it been sent to Alex - and by whom?
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Journal Entry 2 by MaiSpritt at on Friday, September 12, 2003

This book has not been rated.

Release planned for Sunday, September 14, 2003 at Café Phenix, Valby Langgade 74 in Valby, Valby, København Denmark.

Will bring this one along on Sunday as well and release it somewhere in the café around 12 or so (depends on when I finish eating ;o))..

Hope whoever finds it enjoys it more than I did (and appreciates a good thriller btw).. In any case, please read & release :oD 

Journal Entry 3 by tutmarie from Roskilde, Roskilde Amt Denmark on Sunday, September 14, 2003

This book has not been rated.

He he, Majosim and I went on a little book-hunt and rescued two books this afternoon. This one looks like a really scary book, but judging by MaiSpritt's review, I'm not sure, I want to waste my precious reading time on it. I'll think about what to do with it - I might know somebody who'd like to read it. Otherwise I'll re-release it somewhere. Thanks MaiSpritt for joining the BookCrossing fun! 

Journal Entry 4 by Kirlepigen from København K - City, København Amt Denmark on Monday, December 15, 2003

This book has not been rated.

Got it from tutmarie yesterday ;0) 

Journal Entry 5 by Kirlepigen from København K - City, København Amt Denmark on Tuesday, December 30, 2003

4 out of 10

I really don´t know what I think of this one... I've been thinking about it for a couple of days and still don't know. Here's my thoughts however... The scenary is very intriging - a murder book and a convincing look in a police world, however the charecters and somewhat the plot seems ...well sort of flat, just like a surface. I would like to read another of his novells after reading Maispritts flattering review of his other books. I will release this one as soon as possible.. 

Journal Entry 6 by Ti from Groningen, Groningen Netherlands on Monday, March 08, 2004

This book has not been rated.

Got it from a friend, am going to read it 

Journal Entry 7 by Kirlepigen at on Monday, March 21, 2005

This book has not been rated.

Released 7 yrs ago (3/21/2005 UTC) at

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will leave it at the fountain... happy hunting! 



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