Missing Persons

Dr. Alan Gregory Novels. This is a comforting phrase. It offers reassurance that the patterns of life remain the same, even if the nuances inflect and meld. This phrase guarantees a satisfying "read." I was once very opposed to "seriel protagonist" series novels. I shunned them. Along came James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux. He broke through all my barriers and led the way for Kellerman's Alex Delaware books, and Dr. Alan Gregory. More *serial protagonists* have followed and entertained, but Dr. Gregory remains part of my evolutional foundation. I met Gregory before Emily; before his house was remodeled. I met Lauren when he met her. I'd read a Stephen White novel regardless of reviews; I do, as a matter of fact. I'm terribly proud, however, to read stellar critiques of his work. Missing Persons was an enjoyable story. It advocates White's novels' human quality, rather than thrills/chills "what's gonna happen next!" I was quite worried about Diane (more than once during the story). White does that. He makes you care about his pallette of characters. With each new installment, our investment grows. The story is icing, of course. And White knows how to tell a good story. But the joy is in the "visits"! See you next time, Alan. Thank God for authors who can tell a good story with a "GREAT" writing style!

Mr. White is an exemplary author in the manner of Dickens. Mr. White writes an very engaging mystery, but not light reading. As a clinical psychologist, he knows his profession; as an author, he carries that professional understanding into this book. He doesn't write to impress you with his capabilities, but to communicate! For the readers who are looking for a light book to skim through, this isn't it. I look forward to reading his earlier novels. Also, the plot is very believable. The protagonist, Alan Gregory, is a clinical psychologist (surprise), and is beset by similar fears as his patients. (Or you, or I.)

I loved this book! If you are interested in Psychology you will love this book too. I don't discuss plot but you never know where this story is going. It's got many angles to keep your interest and the characters are fun and thought provoking. You never even know if a crime has actually been committed until things start to move between Las Vegas and Boulder, Co. Stephen White gets better with every book and the dilemnas that face therapists are intricately described. Worth your time.

Mr. White has brought his fans another installment in his Allen Gregory series. A missing teenager, with ties to the infamous kidnapping of the "Little Beauty Queen" of Boulder history. As the threads unravel in this mystery, you are brought up to date on old friends and what is happening with them. It has enough tension to keep you turning the pages of this well written mystery. You are introduced to people with many and veried problems, both mental and physical. You are skillfully drawn into the lives of these people and you hold your breath with Allen as he turns another corner in this mystery. You can shake your head at his professional conundrum of ethics and the moral thing to do. For Stephen White fans this is a must read, for everyone else it's a good way to meet the people that live in Stephen Whites Boulder Colorado. Find a comfy chair, good lighting and settle down for an enjoyable read.

Dr. Gregory stops by to visit with fellow psychologist Hannah Grant, who he finds dead under suspicious circumstances. Meanwhile, the city of Boulder is frantic over the disappearance of teenager Mallory Miller. Mallory was Grant's patient... is there a connection between the death of Grant and the disappearance of her patient? One of Gregory's patients might be a suspect... this is a book for those (like me) who enjoy psychological action and suspense. Well worth reading.