The Delilah Complex (MIRA) (Mass Market Paperback)

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". . . M.J. Rose is a bold, unflinching writer and her resolute honesty puts her in a class by herself." -- Laura Lippman

"A riveting novel, and a true feast for the senses." -- Romance Reviews Today on The Halo Effect

"Utterly fascinating! . . . This is one book that will keep you glued to your seat." -- New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner

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As one of New York's top sex therapists, Dr. Morgan Snow sees everything from the abused to the depraved. The Butterfield Institute is the sanctuary where she tries to heal these battered souls.

The Scarlet Society is a secret club of twelve powerful and sexually adventurous women. But when a photograph of the body of one of the men they're recruited to dominate -- strapped to a gurney, the number 1 inked on the sole of his foot -- is sent to the New York Times, they are shocked and frightened. Unable to cope with the tragedy, the women turn to Dr. Morgan Snow. But what starts out as grief counseling quickly becomes a murder investigation, with any one of the twelve women a potential suspect.

The case leads Detective Noah Jordan -- a man with whom Morgan has shared a brief, intense connection -- to her office. He fears the number on the man's foot hints that the killings have just begun. With her hands tied by her professional duty, Morgan is dangerously close to the demons in her own mind -- and the flesh-and-blood killer.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Mira; First edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778322157
• ISBN-13: 978-0778322153
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #615,535 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting..., January 2, 2006

By	Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Dr. Morgan Shaw is a sex therapist at the Butterfield Institute. In all her years of work no person or group has ever asked her to sign a confidentially agreement. Morgan is insulted that this one has, but decides to sign it in the end. This new patient is really a group of twelve women who are part of a secret club, The Scarlet Society. None of the women really know the identities of the others. The group invite selected men to share anonymous pleasures of the night with them. The men are willing participates and always subservient to the women.

The Scarlet Society is shaking from its very foundation due to the murder of a male member. The women need to know how to grieve for a man that they cannot even admit they knew. The number one is inked on the soles of his feet, so no one is totally surprised when the number two appears on the second victim.

All information and photos of the victims are sent to NY Times news reporter Betsy Young. It is only through Betsy's mail that the police ever realize that something is going on. The bodies of the victims are not being found. All the police have to go on are photos from the anonymous sender to Betsy and matching them to missing person reports. This is very frustrating for Detective Mark Perez and his partner Detective Noah Jordain.

Could it simply be coincidence that leads Noah to Morgan's office? After all, they've shared a brief, but powerful, connection in a previous case. One thing is for sure, Morgan is too close to the killer for comfort.

**** If you have had the pleasure of reading this author's first best selling novel "Lip Service", then you already know how well M.J. Rose writes. This author has a way of explaining human nature and making you feel that is all very natural, yet still leaves you feeling awkward and uncomfortable. THAT, my readers, is TALENT! This time Rose takes that same talent, then adds in some mystery and suspense. I see awards in the author's future again. Recommended reading. ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Let down..., December 11, 2007

By	morrigan (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

I read the sypnosis on this book, it sounded thrilling. The story starts out with a bang and the story is very interesting. But- at the end it just flops. The criminal gets caught "the end." We're left with nothing as to what happens the rest of the women and the women's club, nothing mentioned as to why the "criminal" came to be disturbed. The story felt unfished. What a crock!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A terrific read, June 1, 2006

By	Susan Ann Odoherty "DrSue" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have enjoyed all of MJ Rose's novels, but The Delilah Complex represents a huge leap forward. It is psychologically astute, dramatically gripping, and erotically complex and convincing. It was very hard to put down, and I look forward to her new book eagerly.