Dr. Gregory is starting to feel settled, hopeful that a long period of upheaval in his private life is behind him. He refocuses his energy on his clinical psychology practice, where a beguiling new patient captivates him, but the interlude of calm doesn’t last. Devastating fires are threatening Boulder. Alan’s dear friend Diane is showing signs of a long-simmering emotional collapse. And Alan’s most pressing fear — the exposure of a dangerous secret — has become a peril too real to ignore. A new witness has surfaced, causing the police to reopen their investigation into the suicide of a woman named Justine Winter Brown. When Alan and his equally culpable friend, Sam Purdy, inadvertently disclose their involvement in her death to a stranger, any confidence they feel about riding out a renewed investigation evaporates. The trail that leads to Alan and Sam, once cold, has turned white-hot. With his vulnerability mounting daily, Alan suspects that his mesmerizing new patient may be the catalyst that could cause everything he treasures — his marriage, his family, his friendships, and his future — to implode. As flames lick at the city, the story hurtles toward a shocking conclusion that leaves the stage set for a jaw-dropping last act — the upcoming final book in the two-decades-long Alan Gregory saga.
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"After reading all of Stephen White's books about Alan Gregory and Boulder Colorado, I was sad to hear the next book will be the last. But the way Line of Fire ends makes me wish I had that new book in my hands right now. Hope we don't have to wait too long."
— Mary (4 out of 5 stars)
" I'm sorry to say this is the 2nd to the last in the series with Alan Gregory and Sam Purdy. I found this book really interesting with one disaster after another! "
— Kay, 2/15/2014" I have enjoyed every one in this series and sad it will end with the next one. "
— Kate, 2/7/2014" I know I liked this series in the past, but this one leaves me bored. I want to read MORE. I need to quit reading books I don't find intriguing more often. Quite reading, FWIW, on page 243. "
— Intplibrarian, 1/29/2014" not literary for sure, but good yarn. I think its time for him to wrap this series up, so next book will be the last. That's okay by me. "
— Pat, 1/20/2014" Wow! I guess this is what happens when a writer is ending a series. "
— Herzog, 1/18/2014" I've read this series of books from the beginning and really liked them. The series is coming to an end. This is book one of a two part ending. Good stories and gives a lot to think about. "
— Kathryn, 1/16/2014" I usually like this author this book though well-written did not grab and hold my attention like some others in the series. "
— Laurie, 12/1/2013" This book did not disappoint. I can deal with the ending of the book. I don't know which direction Stephen White will take the last book but I can't wait to read it. "
— Rachelle, 11/19/2013" The last 100 pages were exciting. The rest of the book made me glad that there is only one book left to conclude this series. It's time to put it to bed. "
— Jeanne, 11/4/2013" I read White's novels for several reasons. I find the practice of psychology interesting. I find Boulder interesting. I find the plots of the novels interesting. But I don't feel much affinity for any of the core characters, with the exception Sam Purdy. "
— Scout, 10/19/2013" Felt like the author just got tired of writing the last 15 pages and didn't finish the story. "
— Breena, 7/16/2013" So sad if this is in fact the end of the series! "
— Sandy, 7/6/2013" sad it is the last one of the series "
— Carol, 6/4/2013" Not the best book int he series but not the worst by any means. I'm interested to see how they work out the problems in the final series book. "
— Lou, 3/3/2013" Spotty and unbelievable plot resolutions ... "
— Catherine, 1/24/2013" Good first part to the end of the Alan Gregory series. It will be missed. "
— Robin, 11/16/2012" sorry series is ending but not liking where it's going "
— Janet, 9/10/2012" This was a real shocker! "
— Lynn, 8/28/2012" Another great read by Stephen White! I will be very sad when this series ends in the next book. So much value-added to the characters since the author is a clinical psychologist! I feel as though the characters are quite real. "
— Diana, 8/6/2012Stephen White is a clinical psychologist and the New York Times bestselling author of Cold Case, Manner of Death, Critical Conditions, Remote Control, Harm’s Way, Higher Authority, Private Practices, and Privileged Information. He lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and son.
Dick Hill, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, is one of the most awarded narrators in the business, having earned several Audie Awards and thirty-four AudioFile Earphones Awards. In addition to narrating, he has both acted in and written for the theater.