One of the more engrossing books in the Alan Gregory canon.In #18, Psychologist Alan, ADA wife Lauren, precocious daughter Grace, and adopted son Jason have new neighbors. The former home of son Jason (whose father Peter was murdered in #4 and Mother Adrienne was blown up by terrorists in #16) has been purchased by a media darling lawyer who immediately raises Alan's hackles by complaining about large dog Emily running loose.After a housewarming party, a sleepover guest goes to the police and complains of rape.Usually, Alan knows things from his practice but can't divulge them because of patient confidentiality. This time out, everything is under wraps. Lawyers for the accused rapist and his accusor cite client confidentiality. Partner Diane was a guest at the party but if a long time friend of the hostess and uncharacteristically won't gossip. Boulder cop Sam Purdy pleads ignorance, but gives a big hint with a Kobe Bryant rant. Wife Lauren is involved with a related murder, but can't say anything about a case under investigation. Alan is supervising the psychologist treating the rape victim, but must guard against tainting his counsel with information gained from knowing some of the participants in the case.A convoluted case but White keeps it comprehensible and enjoyable. This book has three distinct parts. There's the beginning, which is slow, boring and verbose. There is the middle which is exactly like the beginning only it comes after you've had to read the crap that came before it too. And finally there's the end which is more of the same. It's like having your Bouvier dog take a crap, on top of a crap on top of a crap. To say this was my least favorite book by this author is an understatement. He's one of the most frustratingly inconsistent authors I've ever come across. Sometimes his books are sharp, well-paced and brilliant. Then there are ones like this one which is just horrible. It has zero redeeming qualities. Zero.
What do You think about Last Lie, The (2010)?
Tedious at times,but still a good read.Would have made a good Alfred Hitchcock movie.
—JetGirl
