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Critical Conditions
Author: Stephen White

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Publisher: Signet Book
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780451191700 - ISBN-10: 0451191706
Publication Date: 1/1/1999
Pages: 416


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Hardcover

Book Description:
An emergency call brings Dr. Alan Gregory to an ICU where fifteen-year-old Merritt Strait is recovering from a suicide attempt. Her stepsister already lies near death-after being refused an experimental treatment that could save her life. When an executive with the family's HMO is shot dead, Alan discovers the shocking truth about Merritt-and a family that will stop at nothing to save its own.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Judy B. (jdyinva) - Virginia Bch, VA wrote on 12/26/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I highly recommend this medical thriller. Fast paced - packed with characters you care about. Exciting conclusion.

Melissa P. (Lissa) wrote on 2/22/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

very suspenseful

Anita C. (Yabe) wrote on 2/5/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another good one in the Dr. Alan Gregory series!

Ann C. (inchargemom) wrote on 12/15/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Dr. Alan Gregory novel. With searing authenticity and a plot right out of today's headlines, Critical Conditons is a stunning portrait of how far people will go in the name of love.

Kathleen P. (desertkat) wrote on 11/4/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Excellent thriller! I couldn't put it down.

Judi B. wrote on 10/14/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Dr Alan Gregory, a clinical psychologist, works with a young girl,traumatized by a murder,who is now refusing to speak. Her sister, who is dying, has been rejected by her HMO, as a candidate for the experimental treatment she needs. Finding the link between these two cases, plunges Alan into terrible danger. Another real page turner.


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Deborah R. (deeb) wrote on 5/24/2009...


This was an OK book, if you follow the Alan Gregory series; It didn't really keep my interest, tho.

Melissa F. (mitabird) wrote on 1/1/2009...


Critical Conditions is the 5th book in the Dr. Alan Gregory series. It started off really good. His patient, Merritt, is a 15 yo girl suspected of murder. However, she is remaining silent and Alan and his detective friend are trying to find out what happened without her help. The book started going downhill when she started speaking again to tell Alan the truth to what happened. It just seemed a little far-fetched.

Gaylene G. (gigi) wrote on 4/20/2008...


I like the style of Shephen White's writing and I really like his character in this book, Dr. Alan Gregory. Although he's a psychologist, he spends a lot of his time investigating murders...and he's pretty darn good at it!! This makes about 4 or 5 books that I've read about Dr. Alan Gregory and they are all excellent books.

Heather D. (murder101) wrote on 12/3/2006...


When Dr Alan Gregory is called to ICU on an emergency,he finds himself in the heart of a medical tragedy.Fifteen-year -old Merritt Strait lies clinging to life after a suicide attempt.She is the stepsister of Chaney Strait a little girl with a heart condition who's making headlines because her managed-care provider has turned down the experimental treatment that could save her life.This turn of events lands Dr Gregory in the midddle of a case of murder and how far you will go to save the one you love against all odds.

Melanie P. (LaceRenee) wrote on 10/25/2006...


When Dr. Alan Gregory is called to the ICU on an emergency, he finds himself in the heart of a medical tragedy. Fifteen year old Merritt Strait lies clinging to life after a suicide attempt. She is the stepsister of Chaney Strait, a little girl with a fatal heart condition, who's making headlines because her managed care provider has turned down the experimental treatment that could save her life. The case takes a deadly turn as a wealthy exec of the family's HMO is found dead - and evidence links Merritt. One book in a series of thirteen. Great mystery series.

Don W. (Don8) wrote on 9/24/2006...


"A Superior Psychological Thriller" (Chicago Tribune)

Patti O. wrote on 9/11/2006...


Good, fast-paced medical thriller. I had a hard time putting this book down. Definately a good read.

Sara T. wrote on 9/5/2006...


very good.

Tim C. (mysterywriter) wrote on 8/25/2006...


Another action packed Dr. Alan Gregory adventure. This one didn't let up for a second. Maybe one of the best in the series. If you're a fan of Stephen White, you won't be disappointed. If you're a fan of Jonathan Kellerman and you haven't discovered White yet, what are you waiting for?

Diana M. (booklady4) - VA wrote on 7/25/2006...


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