Unnatural History – Jonathon Kellerman

I am never disappointed by an Alex Delaware novel and Unnatural History offers up a story I enjoyed very much. Donnie Klement, talented photographer and son of an obscenely wealthy absentee father and an already dead mother was shot while he was sleeping in his studio. His most recent project was to find unhoused people in LA and to ask them what their dreams were for their future when they were younger or what they aspired to. He took a before picture and then helped them clean up and dress in a costume as the thing they aspired to. And thus, Alex and Milo need to find and question exceedingly privileged people and the least privileged of society. Kellerman does a great job with character, as always, including the team of cops supporting Milo Sturgis. Others die, who may have had relevant information, but what is the motive for the initial murder? I started reading these with the first entry in the series and noticed it was published in 1985. There are only a few authors I have stuck with who are so prolific. Oddly, while there are ways this series is formulaic, Kellerman keeps it fresh. The story is entertaining throughout. Well written, of course.. Highly recommend the entire series but no need to read in order. Start with this one: It was great!