Line of Fire / Stephen White / 371 pages

I have enjoyed reading every single book about Dr. Alan Gregory, his wife Lauren and his friends Sam, Adrienne, and Diane, learning about the art of therapy and vicariously living in Boulder.  This is the next to last book about these characters and Stephen White does not disappoint.  Do not, do not, let anyone share spoilers about this book because you won't see what's coming.  As in previous books, readers will get a feeling of what it must be like to be a therapist and those sessions can be enlightening as he explores the psyche of Gregory's clients.  In this story, White investigates what happens to our most dearly held feelings and beliefs about truth, honesty, trust, and promises when unbelievable desperation and pressure come into play.  We will behave and hold onto our highest standards....unless.