Alex Delaware book 12 · 1997
Survival of the Fittest
The teenage daughter of an Israeli diplomat is murdered in Los Angeles, and Alex and Milo uncover a killer who targets the vulnerable.
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Book facts
- Author
- Jonathan Kellerman
- Series
- Alex Delaware, book 12 of 42
- Published
- 1997
- Setting
- Set in Los Angeles
- Characters charted
- 6
- Chart confidence
- Medium
Who is in Survival of the Fittest
6 recurring or key characters from Jonathan Kellerman’s chart. Introduces Petra Connor.
Lead 1
- Alex DelawareChild psychologist who consults for the LAPD
Major 2
- Milo SturgisLAPD homicide detective, later lieutenant; Alex’s closest friend
- Petra ConnorFirst appearanceHollywood Division homicide detectiveFirst appearance
Minor and cameo 3
- Robin CastagnaLuthier; Alex’s on-and-off partner
- Rick SilvermanER doctor; Milo’s partner. Usually a passing presence, so marked across the series as an estimate
- SpikeFrench bulldog
Also featuring these characters
Other Jonathan Kellerman books that share the most characters with Survival of the Fittest.
- Dr. Death2000 · Alex Delaware · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Web1996 · Alex Delaware · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Self-Defense1995 · Alex Delaware · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Bad Love1994 · Alex Delaware · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon