Piecing Together the Puzzle: Jonathan Kellerman’s Jigsaw

In this cozy, spoiler-light review episode of The Bookmark Diaries, host Maya sinks into the forty-first installment of Jonathan Kellerman’s iconic Alex Delaware series: Jigsaw. She sets the stage for newcomers and longtime fans alike, introducing child psychologist Alex Delaware, his best friend LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis, and the enduring appeal of their banter-filled partnership.Maya walks listeners through the eerie triple-murder setup: a young woman found dead at her kitchen table with damning cigarette butts nearby, an elderly ex-cop discovered dismembered in a freezer inside a staggering hoarder house stuffed with trash and cash, and a third victim tied to a facility for developmentally disabled adults. As Alex and Milo hunt for the elusive thread connecting these crimes, Maya highlights how Kellerman leans into psychological insight over shock value, blending character-driven investigation, sharp dialogue, and a vivid Los Angeles backdrop.Along the way, she compares Jigsaw to recent Delaware novels, touches on how Kellerman uses his clinical background to explore trauma and hidden lives, and explains why this entry reads more like a clever, methodical mystery than a pulse-pounding thriller—without ever feeling dull. Whether you’re a series veteran or you’ve never met Alex and Milo before, this episode will help you decide if Jigsaw is your next late-night page-turner.