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Alex Delaware book 17 · 2003

A Cold Heart

Alex Delaware book 17 by Jonathan Kellerman

Psychological suspensePolice procedural

Artists and musicians are being murdered in Los Angeles, and Alex and Milo join forces with Petra Connor.

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Book facts

Author
Jonathan Kellerman
Series
Alex Delaware, book 17 of 42
Also part of
Petra Connor, book 2
Published
2003
Setting
Set in Los Angeles
Characters charted
8
Chart confidence
Medium

Who is in A Cold Heart

8 recurring or key characters from Jonathan Kellerman’s chart. Introduces Allison Gwynn, Tim Plachette and Eric Stahl.

Lead 1

Major 5

  • Milo SturgisLAPD homicide detective, later lieutenant; Alex’s closest friend
  • Robin CastagnaLuthier; Alex’s on-and-off partnerNow Alex’s ex; the case reaches her door
  • Allison GwynnFirst appearancePsychotherapist Alex dates while apart from RobinAlex starts seeing her
  • Petra ConnorHollywood Division homicide detectiveTeams up with Milo and Alex
  • Eric StahlFirst appearancePetra’s partnerPetra’s new partner

Minor and cameo 2

  • Rick SilvermanER doctor; Milo’s partner. Usually a passing presence, so marked across the series as an estimate
  • Tim PlachetteFirst appearanceVoice coach Robin dates during the break

Also featuring these characters

Other Jonathan Kellerman books that share the most characters with A Cold Heart.