Alan Gregory is a clinical psychologist with a thriving practice in Boulder, Colorado. His life begins to unravel when one of his female patients is found in an apparent suicide and the local paper begins printing accusations from an unnamed source of sexual impropriety between the woman and Dr. Gregory. He launches a psychological and personal quest for the truth that rapidly intensifies when more of his patients die untimely deaths, and Gregory suspects not only that the deaths are related but that another one of his patients may be somehow involved. Lacking facts but roused by suspicion and troubled by seemingly random acts of terror around him, Gregory starts to fear for the safety of the people he loves. The question of the inviolability of confidential disclosures made to Gregory by his patients - privileged information - becomes crucial as the psychologist pursues an unsettling romance with Lauren Crowder, a lovely deputy district attorney investigating one of the deaths. Bound to silence, Gregory follows the psychological tracks of someone he fears may be a cunning and disturbed killer, while turning to his enigmatic but supportive partner, Diane Estevez, for counsel, and to his tart-tongued female urologist neighbor for support. The sinister, surprising drama unfolds against Boulder's Rocky Mountain backdrop, in the arresting natural beauty of Aspen, and in the midst of a baroque Halloween costume party in downtown Boulder. Finally, in a lonely mountain lodge enshrouded in menace, the story comes to its breathtaking climax.
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"A psychologist, Alan Gregory becomes a suspect in the death of one of his patients. He attempts to clear his name but things keep getting worst. other patients die and things start to tie together. The book is well written and has interesting characters. " — Naomi (4 out of 5 stars)
"A psychologist, Alan Gregory becomes a suspect in the death of one of his patients. He attempts to clear his name but things keep getting worst. other patients die and things start to tie together. The book is well written and has interesting characters. "
" This addresses an issue I have wondered about myself. Where does a counselor/psychologist/psychiatrist draw the line between patient confidentiality and public safety? "
" The first in the series - boy, am I glad I didn't start with this one. It was OK. Question is - would I have continued with the series if I had started with this one. I don't know. "
" I was glad to finally read this first book in the Alan Gregory series. It helped clarify some of the events I read about in later books. "
" Love this series - serial mystery/psychology thrillers with appealing protagonist and great supporting cast. "
" Enjoyed again after 20 years. "
" Good book. Next time I can't decide what to read I'll probably find another book in this series. I would imagine anyone who has spent time in psychology classes would find this book more interesting than someone who has not. "
" Interesting...psychologists are restricted in what they can do when they learn secrets from their clients that can mean danger or harm to others. Very similar to the confessional or a reporter's source. "
" Another new author to me, quite good. "
" Was a good read but don't know if I'd recommend it simply because of the swearing. Do you really need to drop the F-bomb at least 20 times in a book where you could have simply said crap? Come on!?!? :) Anywho, cool book for psychology minded folk. "
" good mystery, but bogged down on to much jargon. Awesome premise, a background in phycology would help a reader out. Will continue a few more in the series but if jargon doesn't ease up, I won't be reading all 18 to date! "
" It is based in Boulder! How can I not read it? "
Stephen 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.
Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.
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