I Was Intrigued From the Very First Sentence...

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	• Manner of Death Stephen White Signet, 2000 - 416 pages average customer review:based on 29 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Not Bad...

This was my first Stephen White read and I was thoroughly entertained. Just enough clinical sophistication melded with psychological suspense kept it interesting and believable. Although the time it took White to develop the relationship between Dr. Gregory and Sawyer in the beginning of the story could have been condensed and probably would have had the same effect. All in all, I would recommend reading it.

MANNER OF DEATH - 3 1/2 STARS

Privately hired investigators and Ex-F.B.I. agents, Frick and Frack, I mean A.J. Simes and Milt Custer pull Dr. Gregory into a nightmare of murder, mayhem and mystery. As it goes, somebody is trying to kill Dr. Gregory and an old flame from his past.

After completing this 7th addition to the series, I deemed Stephen Whites newest characters, Simes and Custer, fairly useless as far as investigators go. Their contribution in solving the mystery was minimal to say the least. Even though I admire this author and mostly enjoy his work, the thrill I got from reading this `thriller' was minimal, as well.

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A book that you can't stop reading....

Reading a Stephen White book is the comfort of being reunited with old friends (Lauren, Sam, and, of course, Alan), falling in love with Colorado (even though you may or may not have ever been there) and getting fascinating lessons in psychology. In this book the reader is treated to a psychological glimpse into the psyche of our protagonist, Alan Gregory as well as being drawn into an intriguing mystery. The reader will also be educated on the difference between "manner of death" and "cause of death." A fascinating book that is pure heaven for fans of Stephen White and lovers of mysteries.

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I Was Intrigued From the Very First Sentence...

"Adrienne's tomatoes froze to death the same night that Arnie Dresser did..."

Seems like a strange way to start a book. From the previous books in the series we know who Adrienne is. But we have no idea about Arnie Dresser. Alan then narrates the story and we learn that Arnie was a psychiatric resident at the same time that Alan did his residency. I won't give any more away, but the plot starts and doesn't slow down. We also learn of a former love interest for a then young Alan Gregory, and the impact that dealing with her will have on his current marriage with Lauren. Two former FBI agents are also introduced and they will play a prominent role in the next book of the series, "Cold Case."

Yet another fine installment in the series....

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The past resurfaces in ways that are as intimate as they are frightening when Dr. Alan Gregory and Dr. Sawyer Sackett-a woman he once loved-are plunged into the private nightmare of a killer who knows about the terrifying power of mind games.

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