Jonathan Kellerman, author portrait

Jonathan Kellerman

Jonathan Kellerman has lived in two worlds: clinical psychologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty crime novels. His unique perspective on human behavior has led to the creation of the Alex Delaware series, The Butcher’s Theater, Billy Straight, The Conspiracy Club, Twisted, True Detectives, and The Murderer’s Daughter. With his wife, bestselling novelist Faye Kellerman, he co-authored Double Homicide and Capital Crimes. With his son, bestselling novelist Jesse Kellerman, he co-authored Coyote Hills, The Lost Coast, The Burning, Half Moon Bay, A Measure of Darkness, Crime Scene, The Golem of Hollywood, and The Golem of Paris. He is also the author of two children’s books and numerous nonfiction works, including Savage Spawn: Reflections on Violent Children and With Strings Attached: The Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars. He has won the Goldwyn, Edgar, and Anthony awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association, and has been nominated for a Shamus Award. Jonathan and Faye Kellerman live in California.
Jigsaw
Coyote Hills
Open Season
The Lost Coast
The Ghost Orchid
Unnatural History
City of the Dead
The Burning
Serpentine
Half Moon Bay
The Museum of Desire
The Wedding Guest
A Measure of Darkness
Night Moves
Crime Scene
Heartbreak Hotel
Monster (Graphic Novel)
Breakdown
The Murderer's Daughter
Motive
The Golem of Paris
The Right Thing to Do (Short Story)
Killer
The Golem of Hollywood
The Web: The Graphic Novel
Guilt
Twisted
Gone
The Conspiracy Club
Silent Partner
A Cold Heart
When the Bough Breaks
The Clinic
Rage
Therapy
Private Eyes

Books

Jigsaw
Coyote Hills
Open Season
The Lost Coast
The Ghost Orchid
Unnatural History
City of the Dead
The Burning
Serpentine
Half Moon Bay
The Museum of Desire
The Wedding Guest
A Measure of Darkness
Night Moves
Crime Scene
Heartbreak Hotel
Monster (Graphic Novel)
Breakdown
The Murderer's Daughter
Motive
The Golem of Paris
The Right Thing to Do (Short Story)
Killer
The Golem of Hollywood
The Web: The Graphic Novel
Guilt
Twisted
Gone
The Conspiracy Club
Silent Partner
A Cold Heart
When the Bough Breaks
The Clinic
Rage
Therapy
Private Eyes

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