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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780451183682
ISBN number: 0451183681
Label: Signet
Manufacturer: Signet
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 432
Printing Date: March 01, 1997
Publishing house: Signet
Sale Popularity Level: 150468
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In this novel of 'fascinating psychological suspense' (San Francisco Chronicle), Dr. Alan Gregory follows a trail of harrowing secrets, naked violence, and hidden shame into the haunted heart of a friend he thought he knew. And now, what Alan still doesn't know might kill him.
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Clinical psychologist Alan Gregory and his new wife Lauren, a Boulder assistant DA, are stunned at the grizzly, late-night staged death of next-door neighbor Peter at a Boulder theater where he helped out with set construction. Worse, the death mirrors another one of a few weeks earlier in a Denver theater. When a third death occurs, the idea that a serial killer is at work is overwhelming.
The book revolves around resolving the conflicting evidence pointing to one killer in some ways, but multiple participants in other ways. Alan is recruited by Boulder detective Sam Purdy to create a psychological profile of the killer(s). In addition, largely at the request of Peter's urologist wife Adrienne, Alan attempts to unravel Peter's past, where a fire that he survived seemed to be transforming. Adrienne's nanny Lisa is a beguiling character, who knows a lot about Peter. Sam's terseness is toned down as he works with female Denver detective Dale Hunter, obviously interested in him.
The book deteriorates a bit at the end with the action ramping up considerably and the perpetrator(s) revealed not being particularly convincing - almost plucked out of thin air. Nonetheless, the author continues to have an easily digestible writing style and keeps his characters interesting. Overall, a pretty good entry in the Alan Gregory series.
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Harm's Way left me teetering between three and four stars, I finally settled on four. Why?
Because I liked almost all the characters in the book - I teetered toward four stars.
Because there was too much theater jargon - I tottered toward three stars.
Because I thought I had the mystery mostly figured out, but I was mostly wrong - I wavered again toward four stars.
Because in the end, a previously stable character became quite the wacko and nobody seemed to notice let alone care - I teetered back to three stars.
However, because I really enjoyed reading the story despite its very strange ending: four big stars.
If you like Stephen White, I'd imagine that you'll like, Harm's Way and if you are reading the series, this is definately not one to skip. If you have never read any others in this series, I'd suggest you begin with the very first one and work your way through. Harm's Way is the fourth in the Alan Gregory series and it's worth the time investment to start at the beginning.
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This is the fourth in the series with Dr. Alan Gregory. I say that, because to fully appreciate this book, I think you should read the very first three books. I'm not giving anything away, the synopsis says that in this book Alan's good friend Peter is murdered. Peter was a 'unique' person. He was a private person, a daredevil and a talented craftsman.
There are the usual twists and turns, as well as vivid descriptions of the Colorado landscape. The whodunit was a little bit far fetched, but for me I could overlook that because I was immersed in learning more about Peter and Adrienne. Friendships and how well we really know each other are a major theme. Alan and Lauren are now newlyweds and getting to further know eachother as well.
This series differes from others too in that Alan's wife has multiple sclerosis. The disease and it's impact on her life, and thus on his are dealt with really well. Lauren remains a vibrant, sexy woman, despite her MS.
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Stephen White has the courage to kill off a beloved recurring character in the very first chapter! Another novel about beautiful Boulder, Colorado, fascinating lessons in psychology and a story that will surprise you with its ending. You won't be able to put this book down.
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This isn't the best of the Alan Gregory series, but it's still better than most of the other books I've read in the past year. I learned more than I wanted to know about theatre, and having Peter gruesomely killed depressed me, but the mystery was top-notch.
I suspect that the novel would be less enjoyable for readers who missed the very first three of the series, so buy the others, too. And don't stop here; the series keeps getting better with each new book. I've already pre-ordered Kill Me, number 14, to be released in March.
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