THERAPY

Alex Delaware, L.A. psychologist and amateur sleuth, returns to help solve a Beverly Hills double murder. Tagging along while his pal, Detective Milo Sturgis, investigates surprising murder locations and suspects, Delaware uses his expertise in therapy to discover complex layers of crime. John Rubinstein portrays Delaware as a regular guy with compassion for life's unfortunate victims and the moral gumption to chase down those who take advantage of them. More colorful characters, such as the irascible Detective Sturgis and a suave yet shady Scandinavian psychologist, can be clearly visualized, thanks to Rubenstein's characterizations. Perhaps Southern California isn't as glamorous as it seems. N.M.C. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 04]