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Summary: Psychological Page Turner
Review: -{??another in White's Alan Gregory series. In this book he (Gregory) struggles with the dilema of patient confidentiality in psychology practice. Basically, what should a therapist do if he thinks he knows about a "Columbine" before it happens. It is a thrilling page turner. I've enjoyed the two books in this series that I have read. However, I always wish that he would just stay with the psychological aspects of the case instead of turning it into an "action-packed thrill ride". Overall, a good read.
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Summary: Stephen White scores again!
Review: An excellent whodunnit! It had me guessing until very near the end. Loved the revelations about Lucy Tanner, Sam's partner. I recommend this to anyone looking for a good mystery tale.
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Summary: Very Intriguing
Review: Annotation: Warning Signs is about the killing of Boulder's very prominent and popular D.A. The clinical psychologist, Dr. Alan Gregory, immediatley worries. His wife did work for the D.A. Alan's new patient seems to represent more than just another hour of pay. She has a secret that will literally, rock, Colorado. Things become especially dangerous when Alan realizes the link between the dead D.A. and his new patient. A definate page turner, never a dull moment.
Author Bio: Stephen White was born on Long Island and raised in New York, New Jersey, and Southern California. He attended the University of California at Irvine and Los Angeles. He graduated Berkley in 1972. He has had many jobs including flying small planes, waiting tables, bar tending, and q Universal Studios (L.A.) tour guide. In 1979 he recieved his Ph.D as as a clinical psychologist from the University of Colorado. All 12 of his Alan Gregory novels have been published making it as a best sellers. His 13th novel in the series, Missing Persons is due out in March 2005.
Evaluation:Warning Signs is about a clinical psychologist, Alan Gregory, living in the picture-esque Boulder, Colorado. First his wife's boss, Royal Peterson, the D.A. of Boulder is killed. From then on a troubling chain of events ensue. Dr.Gregory gets a new patient, Naomi Biggs, who seems desperate to talk to someone. When Naomi's confessions of her son, who turns out to be dead, and his friend Ramp are revealed Dr.Gregory's life is changed. He now has to wonder if he should go to the police, or anyone without being unethical. Life or death of many he knows hangs on whether or not to betray Naomi's confidence. Almost instantly, after Naomi leaves a troubling message and after Dr.Gregory tells his suspicions, they are proven true. Bombs go off everywhere and secrets are no more. Everythings changed from a normal days work to life or death.
I really enjoyed this book because of all the twist and turns. It was hard to know who to trust and who not to. It seemed as if every person had a secret to tell buy only when the time was right. I like how the author added depth to the characters. I felt myself really identifying with different aspects of everyone's personalitys. The book was never annoying or boring and it kept me in suspense until the last page.
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Summary: Mesmerizing fiction with factual overtones.........
Review: As the story opens, Boulder's District Attorney, Royal Peterson, is brutally murdered in his home. While the police begin to search for Peterson's killer, Dr. Alan Gregory receives a frantic plea from a new patient, Naomi Bigg. Naomi seeks out Gregory when she suspects her high school son, Paul, is planning to avenge the seemingly incongruous treatment his father received for killing his sister's rapist. Naomi tells Gregory of Paul's best friend, Ramp, a somewhat shy, introverted yet dark teenager. While Naomi is vague and somewhat aberrant in her descriptions of Paul and Ramp, her insistent analogies to Columbine and the two teenage killers begin to send shivers up Gregory's spine. The relationship takes an incredible twist when he discerns a potential connection between Paul and Ramp to the murder of Royal Peterson. When Naomi hints of inferred retribution against Peterson and everyone involved in the botched prosecution of Paul's sister's rapist, Gregory immediately fears for his wife's life, as she was a part of the prosecutorial team. As the investigation unfolds, the prime suspect in Peterson's murder is, strangely enough, Boulder police detective Lucy Tanner, the partner of Gregory's good friend, Sam Purdy. As the story ensues, bombs begin detonating confirming that Ramp and Paul(?) have begun their plan of revenge. As a consequence of the situation, Gregory faces an ethical dilemma whether to go to the police with the information he is receiving from Naomi or to keep it to himself to ensure that Naomi will continue to open up, potentially providing him with the information to protect his wife if she is a target. When a bomb goes off at Gregory's office killing Naomi and seriously injuring Gregory and Naomi's daughter, Gregory and Sam team up in an effort to prevent any further mayhem. The resulting chase for these teenage bombers and the exciting climax provide the reader with a tantalizing ending. Several interesting questions arise within this story, which are extremely timely and poignant. Could the Columbine tragedy have been prevented if the killers' parents had investigated the activities of their own children and subsequently gone to the police? How many warning signs, signs of danger, are needed before a parent should react? While these questions may never be answered, they are foremost in the minds of most Americans and a focal point in WARNING SIGNS. My first exposure to Stephen White was my read of THE PROGRAM, a gripping thriller also set in Boulder, CO. White, a clinical psychologist is the author of nine previous suspense novels. As is White's trademark, WARNING SIGNS emanates terror and launches sudden twists keeping the reader enmeshed in the story. While I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this book, be prepared to pay close attention to the storyline. The Columbine overtones can be disturbing but are well placed and gracefully woven into the plot.
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Summary: A FIRST-RATE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER
Review: Author cum psychologist Stephen White well knows how to plumb the depths of the human mind, excising the malevolence of which mankind is capable. As evidenced in "The Program," White's prose is swift, dextrous, and his plotting expertly paced. The tenth novel to spotlight clinical psychologist Alan Gregory, "Warning Signs" is a shocking yet fascinating thriller. The brutalized body of Boulder County District Attorney, Royal Peterson, is found, and a homicide detective is soon thought to be the murderer. Violent as the crime was, what strikes even closer to Gregory's heart is the fact that his wife used to work for Peterson and is considering defending the accused detective. In the midst of this turmoil Gregory sees a new patient, Naomi Bigg, an obviously frightened mother. What is she afraid to confront? And, what is Gregory's responsibility regarding doctor/patient confidentiality if he believes other lives are at stake? He is torn as he attempts to help his patient, and watches a series of violent episodes tear the city apart. Perhaps only he can unlock the secrets buried in the dark corners of a criminal mind. "Warning Signs" is compelling and frightening - a first-rate psychological thriller.
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Summary: This is a Warning - You Must Read This!
Review: Being a Steven White aficionado,I think this is his best book ever! I am sure his next book will probably top this,but it will be difficult. This has such a tight,fast-moving story line with several sub-plots that never interfere with the whole,just add to it. In spite of the many characters, you never seem to lose track of exactly who each one of them is. In so many books they all seem to become muddled,so you forget what part each plays. Not so with this book. The plot is very complicated and twisted. It leaves you wondering if there will ever be a way out of the horrendously exciting turn of events that arises. As always, Alan Gregory works closely with the police to a successful conclusion,albeit a tragic one. The addition of baby Grace to his family is a welcome one. I had initially thought it might be a distraction,but it works for the better. This is a must read book!
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Summary: Thrilling Therapy
Review: Boulder D.A. Royal Peterson is found murdered and a female homocide detective is the prime suspect. Psychotherapist Alan Gregory is seeing a new patient whose issues remind him of the tragedy of Columbine and put him in the path of a vengeful bomber. Stephen White masterfully unites these two plot lines, creating thrilling suspense as a youthful sociopath with deep emotional scars threatens the safety of Boulder. This was well-written, will hold your interest, moves at a brisk pace and has a thrilling climax. What more could you ask for in entertainment literature?
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Summary: Brilliant...A can't-put-it-down thriller
Review: District attorney Royal Peterson is found dead while his ill wife lies sleeping upstairs. The police are baffled, but within a few hours they have their suspect...detective Lucy Tanner. Dr. Alan Gregory knew Peterson, and his wife, attorney Lauren, worked under him for years, but now being a defense attorney Lauren contemplates taking on Lucy's defense. How can this good cop go bad, and what was her connection to Peterson? As Alan and Lauren struggle to find answers to these questions, Alan gets a new patient. Naomi Biggs is a mysterious woman, and as she begins telling Alan her problems, he begins to wonder if this woman has information linked to the murder of Peterson. The deeper Alan digs into Naomi's past he finds shocking secrets that will lead him to a troubled teenager who may hold the key to solving this case and bringing a killer to justice. 'Warning Signs' is the best novel yet in the Alan Gregory series, and that is no small achievement. This series gets better, and better with each new novel. Fans of psychological suspense will not be able to put this down; it is well written, packed with suspense, and cast with characters that are all too real. Stephen White is one of my favorite authors, and within the last few years he has taken the place once held by Jonathan Kellerman as leading practitioner of the psychological thriller. A MUST read! Nick Gonnella
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Summary: Now This One Is Just Excellent!
Review: I almost didn't finish reading this book. I came here and read the reviews but couldn't get into the first 5 chapters. But then it came together and the book took off and I never looked back. Easy style of writing when fleshing out conversations between characters. Feels like you are evesdropping and hearing all the juicy details. Great writing and I will read more his novels featuring Dr. Gregory.
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Summary: Slow-going at first but then it is a roller coaster ride!
Review: I almost didn't finish reading this book. I came here and read the reviews but couldn't get into the first 5 chapters. But then it came together and the book took off and I never looked back. Easy style of writing when fleshing out conversations between characters. Feels like you are evesdropping and hearing all the juicy details. Great writing and I will read more his novels featuring Dr. Gregory.
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