Guilt

by Jonathan Kellerman

Reviewed by Coral

When a backyard renovation unearths the skeleton of a baby, buried almost 60 years ago, Alex and Milo worry that the case is too cold to solve. But then the body of another baby is found in a nearby park with a woman’s body turning up in the same park shortly after.

How are all these deaths connected? And can Alex and Milo solve a case that involves the highest level of celebrity?

I thought that this book was enjoyable read with twists that I wasn’t expecting and a conclusion that was satisfying. Though that doesn’t mean I am without any complaints about it.

I didn’t like how Alex and Milo, upon learning that a missing African-American woman was from New Orleans, immediately assumed that the case had something to do with voodoo.

I didn’t like how Alex magically solved the case with Google again.

I’ve had this issue before with one of Jonathan Kellerman’s books, but considering the killer’s actions, the disposal of the woman’s body in the park made no sense (although maybe I missed something that would have made it make sense).

If we are not going to get a book where Rick is an integral part of the story I wish that his absences weren’t made so glaring. I don’t understand why in this book and others Milo turns to Alex to ask what he knows about a hospital or certain doctors. If there was a line about Rick now having any information I would be happier, because otherwise it leaves me wondering why Milo never seems to actually talk to Rick.

Grade: B