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Critical Conditions (Alan Gregory Series) Audio CD – CD, July 15, 2009

by Stephen White (Author), Dick Hill (Reader)

4.3 348 ratings

Summoned to the hospital to learn the motives behind a teenage girl's suicide attempt, Alan discovers that the girl's young stepsister lies near death in another hospital with a heart disease. Denied an experimental new treatment that could save her life by her parent's managed-care provider, the stepsister has become a symbol of a health care system more concerned with costs than with the lives of its patients. And when a wealthy executive of the family's HMO is found dead, Alan and Denver detective Sam Purdy uncover the truth that links the teenage girl to his death, and the truth behind a family willing to kill in the name of love...and revenge.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brilliance Audio; Abridged edition (July 15, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1423394674
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423394679
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.38 x 7 inches

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Stephen White is a clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of suspense novels, including Dead Time and The Siege. He lives in Colorado.

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Bklvr

fast paced and intriguing

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014

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Just when I was bemoaning the lack of page turners I couldn't put down, I found this book. The characters are likeable, but also real. The plot is a good one and even though I sometimes suspected what was coming, I still had to keep going until the end, for the denouement, which was a genuine 'unknotting'. I had read a good one by this author before and, luckily, remembered him in time to purchase and download this book before a long overseas flight. If you like psychology, police work and thorny family problems, this is your read.

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DJ

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2014

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An exciting story with some nice twists and revelations. At times there can be a tad bit too much "filler" where the writing adds little to the story, compelling me to want to scan and skip ahead.

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Susan Calvin

Couldn't Put it Down...

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2007

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Yet another fine installment in the Alan Gregory series. This time, author Stephen White takes on managed health care and HMO's. He has a 15 year old patient who has attempted suicide and almost was successful. Her family is in the midst of dealing with their HMO regarding an experimental drug for their younger daughter. White weaves the tale intricately and soon has us immersed in the story. I think this book is best enjoyed as part of the series and one would benefit from reading the earlier books. I really liked the side of Detective Sam Purdy in this one.

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zorba

Average Thriller By An Author With An Ax to Grind

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2009

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Stephen White is a doctor who writes books that seem more intended to promote his social viewpoints than entertain his readers. This time, he savages insurance companies with undeserved vitriol (he's a doctor; duh.). In an earlier book he crucifies the Mormon church with surprising hatred. Which is his prerogative, of course, but, as indicated by other reviews here, it leaves a bad taste in the mouths of his readers -- certainly this reader. "Critical Conditions" is a fair thriller which holds one's attention, but there are just too many serendipitous coincidences and character connections here, which I feel are the signs of a not-quite-ready-for-prime-time writer. And after you've read a few of White's books, you come to know the formula and can almost predict where the book's going to go. I liked his first book but with each subsequent book, I find him less and less satisfying. Unfortunately, after I read the first book, I ordered all his books from Amazon.com and now I'm stuck with having to read them. Well, there are worse books one could read and I gotta admit that once I start a White book, I usually can't put it down. But once it's finished, it's eminently forgettable. Three stars.

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Bob M

Loved It!!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016

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Very well-written, intense, fast-paced. I have very much enjoyed all of Lee Child's Reacher adventures, and while awaiting the next installment a friend introduced me to Dr Alan Gregory. Generally speaking, these stories have less graphic violence (which is fine with me) but have similar intensity and reach an equally satisfying conclusion. Well-done!!

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Christina Hurst

3.5 Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017

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Decent, fast-paced read. Wish some of the character attachments were a little less confusing but overall good book. I would consider reading more from this author.

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K.A.G.

My first foray into the series

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017

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I enjoyed the book and had a tough time putting it down at night. I kept thinking I'd read just one more chapter, then just one more. There were more characters than usual, so at first it was tough remembering who was who, but it was a good storyline and told well.

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Nancy L. Martel

Critical conditions

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017

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Very good read as usual fro Stephen white,featuring his wonderful stars, the dr, & the policeman. They are cleverly intermeshed as with all previous adventures, as with Keller an, white spins a great psycological tale. You can always count on a great read. More to come o hope!

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Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2019

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Great Service. Love this book!

philgee

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2016

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Good story

Docker

医療保険制度に絡んだ心理サスペンス

Reviewed in Japan on June 9, 2002

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心理学者のAlan Gregoryは、自殺を図った少女のカウンセリングを依頼される。しかし彼女は、難病の妹の治療に関連して、医療保険会社幹部の殺人事件への関与が疑われており、さらに彼女はAlanの友人の刑事の姪であることから事件は複雑な様相を呈する。事件の謎解きの面白さに加え、黙して語らない少女に苦労しながら事件の真相を紐解いていくAlanの姿や、家族の人間関係もよく描かれ、同時にアメリカの医療保険制度の問題も浮き彫りにしている。心理学者が主人公で、その友達に刑事がいるという設定は、Jonathan KellermanのAlex Delawareシリーズを思い起こさせるが、実際、著者のStephen Whiteは児童心理学者としてJonathan Kellermanと接点があったようで、両者は同じバックグラウンドの作家として競い合っているのかもしれない。私は、Alex Delawareシリーズはすべて読んできたが、今後Alan Gregoryシリーズも読んで、両者を比べてみたいと思っている。英語は比較的平易で、読みやすい。

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