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Summary: ????
Review: Nope. These characters all trying to have a deep sense of irony and sarcasm as if they were New Yorkers. I pictured them all talking out of the sides of their mouths like "The Frog". There was also too much talk about sex, stupid sex fantasies, swinging, and obsessions about what people look like. Shallow and boring.
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Summary: Buy the hardcover - it's a keeper
Review: Not many titles in the mystery/thriller genre find a permanent place on my shelves. Face it: once the riddle is solved, the thrill is gone. Stephen White's books, which have improved with almost every new title, are a notable exception. Even as I was rushing to turn pages, I knew I would read this again.Why? At every turn, the book provokes, inspires, and prickles the reader's sensibilities about big questions. White is not afraid to show his protagonist's boredom with the banality of problems that can drive wealthy (or at least insured) patients to the psychologist's office. He writes knowingly, but not cynically, of the shoals and undertows in marriage. Good people and all the world's goodwill may not withstand the fates, and this reality infuses the hopeful, but not Pollyanna-ish worldview of the story. White shows the tripwires of personal history, body image, and inattention operating to maddening perfection. These books first came to my attention because they are excellent, subversive guides to life in the Kingdom of Boulder, near where we relocated several years ago. What distinguishes this novel from its predecessors is that the story's geographic scope broadens considerably. White writes convincingly of the rural South and of the midwest; his ability to weave a throwaway detail into the rich fabric of story-telling is another factor that makes this book a keeper. What of the story itself? I am fairly good at pulling apart any reasonably constructed mystery (one that does not require total suspension of disbelief), but this one had me guessing until the last page. Almost every character -- major, minor, stalwart of the series, or brand new -- attracts at least a cloud, if not a storm, of suspicion. Some of the characters endangered by caricature in earlier books emerge here in a few masterful lines as people fully capable of wreaking the havoc engendered by evil. It's a good story and the rare thriller that can handle re-reading. So go ahead and splurge on the hardcover: it's a keeper.
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Summary: Terrific...a page-turner not to be missed.
Review: Psychologist Alan Gregory remembers Gibbs Storey well...she is tall, beautiful and possesses enough sex appeal to make men fall at her feet. The last time Alan saw Gibbs was ten years ago when she was having some marriage trouble with her husband Sterling. Now, Gibbs enters Alan's office with a new problem, she believes her husband killed their friend, as well as many others and he's not finished killing yet. Not sure how to deal with this problem and keep the client confidentiality agreement, Alan reveals just enough information to peak the interest of his detective friend Sam Purdy. As soon as Sam begins looking into the allegations revealed by Alan, Sterling goes missing, forcing him to search for the accused killer. While Sam is on the hunt for a killer, Alan continues his sessions with Gibbs who further tells the tale of her twisted marriage, but as the secrets are revealed, time has almost run out and Alan needs to find the information soon if he is to help Sam catch the killer before more people die. Is Gibbs telling the truth? Is Sterling a serial killer? Will Sam catch the killer and save lives or has Alan been used as a pawn in a dark plot? 'Blinded' is a strong psychological thriller that amazes with each turn of the page. The twist filled plot will surprise the most jaded readers and the crisp dialogue snaps with tension. Stephen White has crafted another masterpiece and firmly plants himself above other authors in the genre. The Alan Gregory thrillers are the finest out there because they contain one of the most interesting characters in recent years, the plots are always suspense filled and original and White's writing style is smooth and sharp. Fans of the series, or fans of suspense thrillers should dive into this MUST read. Nick Gonnella
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Summary: 3 1/2 stars
Review: See storyline above. Though White creates great depth with his characters and you get to know what they're feeling emotionally, this novel did'nt have the energy or vigor that I have come to expect. It was a little bit of a struggle to get through, but when I reached the end, I decided it wasn't such a bad book. Stephen White fans will see this as an average effort from the author.
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Summary: HEART OF THE MATTER
Review: Stephen White has lovingly crafted a dozen books in this series featuring Dr. Allan Gregory and detective friend Sam Purdy. While "Blinded" tends to move a little slower than most of White's books, it nevertheless is a worthy entry in this wonderful series.
Alan finds himself faced with a client from the past; a woman who claims that her husband is a serial killer. He also finds himself faced with a career crisis that involves breach of confidentiality; and at home, Lauren's multiple sclerosis exacerbates, worsening her condition and adding extra stress to Gregory's already stressful existence.
Meanwhile, Sam suffers a heart attack and finds himself on administrative leave. But he becomes involved in the serial killer case, alongside a lovely cop from California. This leads him to Georgia and Indiana, where more of the plot is thickened and unraveled.
Although it's fairly obvious who the culprits are in this story, White keeps the novel interesting, and offers some insights on marriage, loneliness, and lots of sexual aberrations.
A fine entry in this great series!
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Summary: HEART OF THE MATTER
Review: Stephen White has lovingly crafted a dozen books in this series featuring Dr. Allan Gregory and detective friend Sam Purdy. While "Blinded" tends to move a little slower than most of White's books, it nevertheless is a worthy entry in this wonderful series.
Alan finds himself faced with a client from the past; a woman who claims that her husband is a serial killer. He also finds himself faced with a career crisis that involves breach of confidentiality; and at home, Lauren's multiple sclerosis exacerbates, worsening her condition and adding extra stress to Gregory's already stressful existence.
Meanwhile, Sam suffers a heart attack and finds himself on administrative leave. But he becomes involved in the serial killer case, alongside a lovely cop from California. This leads him to Georgia and Indiana, where more of the plot is thickened and unraveled.
Although it's fairly obvious who the culprits are in this story, White keeps the novel interesting, and offers some insights on marriage, loneliness, and lots of sexual aberrations.
A fine entry in this great series!
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Summary: A good read, and good ongoing character development...
Review: Stephen White is a favorite author of mine, and I thoroughly enjoyed his latest effort, Blinded. In the latest installment, Alan Gregory is called on by a famous client to renew her therapy. She drops a bombshell when she tells Alan that her husband has probably committed a number of murders. Alan has to balance his ethical obligations against his legal requirements, while also trying to figure out what part of her story might be true and which part might be fabrication. But what's a good psycho thriller without subplots? His wife Lauren is a district attorney in Boulder Colorado. She also has MS, and she suffers a flair-up of her condition here. There's some character development there as Alan and Lauren both learn to deal with one of her episodes. Alan also discovers that there is a leak of confidential information about his clients, and he has to determine where it is coming from, and why it is happening... All before it destroys his practice. And finally, Sam Purdy, Alan's police detective friend, has his wife leave him after he suffers a heart attack. He becomes involved in the potential murder investigation, but isn't quite sure why he feels compelled to do so. A good read... Not heavy on action until the end, but plenty of interpersonal stuff going on. Probably not his best one in the series, but I still like it a lot.
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Summary: To see or not to see.
Review: Stephen White's latest thriller is "Blinded," featuring Boulder, Colorado psychologist Alan Gregory and his good friend, detective Sam Purdy. Alan and Sam both have plenty of problems to deal with. Alan's wife, Laura, is a prosecutor who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and Sam has to deal with his recently diagnosed heart disease and his troubled marriage. A former patient of Dr. Gregory, Gibbs Storey, has come back to Boulder after living for ten years in California with her husband, Sterling. Gibbs startles her doctor with the revelation that Sterling may have murdered a woman with whom he had been involved. Even more surprising, Gibbs wants her doctor to report Sterling to the authorities. Normally, Dr. Gregory would do no such thing, but Gibbs is both gorgeous and vulnerable and, against his better judgment, he decides to help her. Meanwhile, Sam Purdy is on medical leave after suffering a heart attack, and he decides to use his free time to investigate Sterling Storey's activities. Sam begins to suspect that Sterling killed quite a few women with whom he had relationships. Although Sam is supposed to be recuperating, he decides to drive hundreds of miles to find out the truth about Sterling Storey. The detective is too restless to sit around the house. He is licking his wounds after his wife, Sherry, took their son away for the Thanksgiving holiday. "Blinded" is a book about people's inability to process information objectively, either about themselves or others. Alan and Sam both find out the hard way that everyone needs a reality check every now and then, even an experienced psychologist and a homicide detective. A person can be "blinded" by his misconceptions, and this blindness can have devastating repercussions. Stephen White succeeds in holding the reader's interest by changing the point of view back and forth from Alan to Sam frequently. This device can be irritating, but in White's skilled hands, we get a clear picture of how both men view the events in their lives. I particularly liked the tender scenes between Alan and his ailing wife, Laura. I was less enthralled with the plot of "Blinded," which requires a huge suspension of disbelief. In addition, I think that many readers will find the ending a bit too predictable to be truly exciting. Still, I give "Blinded" a marginal recommendation, because it is fast-paced, populated with intriguing characters, and has nicely written, down-to-earth dialogue. A stronger plot would have made it a top-notch thriller.
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Summary: To see or not to see.
Review: Stephen White's latest thriller is "Blinded," featuring Boulder, Colorado psychologist Alan Gregory and his good friend, detective Sam Purdy. Alan and Sam both have plenty of problems to deal with. Alan's wife, Laura, is a prosecutor who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and Sam has to deal with his recently diagnosed heart disease and his troubled marriage. A former patient of Dr. Gregory, Gibbs Storey, has come back to Boulder after living for ten years in California with her husband, Sterling. Gibbs startles her doctor with the revelation that Sterling may have murdered a woman with whom he had been involved. Even more surprising, Gibbs wants her doctor to report Sterling to the authorities. Normally, Dr. Gregory would do no such thing, but Gibbs is both gorgeous and vulnerable and, against his better judgment, he decides to help her. Meanwhile, Sam Purdy is on medical leave after suffering a heart attack, and he decides to use his free time to investigate Sterling Storey's activities. Sam begins to suspect that Sterling killed quite a few women with whom he had relationships. Although Sam is supposed to be recuperating, he decides to drive hundreds of miles to find out the truth about Sterling Storey. The detective is too restless to sit around the house. He is licking his wounds after his wife, Sherry, took their son away for the Thanksgiving holiday. "Blinded" is a book about people's inability to process information objectively, either about themselves or others. Alan and Sam both find out the hard way that everyone needs a reality check every now and then, even an experienced psychologist and a homicide detective. A person can be "blinded" by his misconceptions, and this blindness can have devastating repercussions. Stephen White succeeds in holding the reader's interest by changing the point of view back and forth from Alan to Sam frequently. This device can be irritating, but in White's skilled hands, we get a clear picture of how both men view the events in their lives. I particularly liked the tender scenes between Alan and his ailing wife, Laura. I was less enthralled with the plot of "Blinded," which requires a huge suspension of disbelief. In addition, I think that many readers will find the ending a bit too predictable to be truly exciting. Still, I give "Blinded" a marginal recommendation, because it is fast-paced, populated with intriguing characters, and has nicely written, down-to-earth dialogue. A stronger plot would have made it a top-notch thriller.
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Summary: "Must Read Psychological Suspense!"
Review: Stephen White, masterful author of, "The Program, Warning Signs, and The Best Revenge," has created yet another MUST READ thriller of betrayal and murder. I love this writer's style. His characters are always well-developed and the plots are always edge of your seat entertainment! "Blinded," is a book you won't want to miss. (Highly Recommended!)
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