Alex Delaware book 1 · 1985
When the Bough Breaks
Alex Delaware, a child psychologist who has retired early, is drawn back to work by his friend Milo Sturgis to help a seven-year-old girl who may have witnessed a double murder.
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Book facts
- Author
- Jonathan Kellerman
- Series
- Alex Delaware, book 1 of 42
- Published
- 1985
- Setting
- Set in Los Angeles
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- Medium
Who is in When the Bough Breaks
4 recurring or key characters from Jonathan Kellerman’s chart. Introduces Alex Delaware, Milo Sturgis, Robin Castagna and Rick Silverman.
Lead 1
- Alex DelawareFirst appearanceChild psychologist who consults for the LAPDRetired early from practice; drawn into a case by Milo
Major 2
- Milo SturgisFirst appearanceLAPD homicide detective, later lieutenant; Alex’s closest friendFirst appearance; brings Alex into police work
- Robin CastagnaFirst appearanceLuthier; Alex’s on-and-off partnerFirst appearance
Minor and cameo 1
- Rick SilvermanFirst appearanceER doctor; Milo’s partner. Usually a passing presence, so marked across the series as an estimateBrief first appearance
Also featuring these characters
Other Jonathan Kellerman books that share the most characters with When the Bough Breaks.
- Over the Edge1987 · Alex Delaware · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Silent Partner1989 · Alex Delaware · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Private Eyes1992 · Alex Delaware · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Devil’s Waltz1993 · Alex Delaware · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon