The Recurring Cast
Alex Delaware book 3 · 1987

Over the Edge

Alex Delaware book 3 by Jonathan Kellerman

Psychological suspensePolice procedural

A former patient calls Alex in the middle of the night, and soon after is arrested for a series of brutal murders.

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Book facts

Author
Jonathan Kellerman
Series
Alex Delaware, book 3 of 42
Published
1987
Setting
Set in Los Angeles
Characters charted
5
Chart confidence
Medium

Who is in Over the Edge

5 recurring or key characters from Jonathan Kellerman’s chart. Introduces Jamey Cadmus.

Lead 1

  • Alex DelawareChild psychologist who consults for the LAPDFormer patient Jamey Cadmus is charged with a series of murders

Major 3

  • Milo SturgisLAPD homicide detective, later lieutenant; Alex’s closest friendWorks the opposite side of the case from Alex
  • Robin CastagnaLuthier; Alex’s on-and-off partnerLiving with Alex
  • Jamey CadmusFirst appearanceFormer patientCalls Alex at night, escapes hospital and is arrested for murder

Minor and cameo 1

  • Rick SilvermanER doctor; Milo’s partner. Usually a passing presence, so marked across the series as an estimate

Also featuring these characters

Other Jonathan Kellerman books that share the most characters with Over the Edge.