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Kaleidoscope
#1 Amazon Bestseller for 15 weeks,“This book, and Woodruff's others, are right up there with Grisham and Turow. I couldn't put it down.” Robert P. French, Bestselling legal thriller author. “Kaleidoscope is a complex and intriguing legal mystery with interesting twists and turns. It takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride.” Amazon Reviewer.He’s vowed to right the wrongs that killed his father. But this courtroom battle could be the death of him.Lucius White’s father died in prison because a prosecutor didn’t play by the rules. Determined to keep the past from repeating itself, the criminal defense attorney works relentlessly to protect his clients from overzealous prosecutors. When his old friend, hospital CEO Martin Bower, is charged with embezzling millions of dollars, White goes into battle against an ambitious, unethical U.S. Attorney. As White and his computer wizard investigator pull at the threads of the case, they unravel a dark conspiracy within the hospital. With his client’s freedom and the future of the hospital in jeopardy, decoding one last piece of evidence could be the difference between a full recovery and fatal diagnosis. Can White reveal the truth before his ruthless opponent steals his friend’s freedom? If you like intriguing mysteries with complex plots and courtroom drama you’ll love Kaleidoscope.
417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2019
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Alan P. Woodruff
13 books15 followersAlan P. Woodruff writes action-adventure thrillers and legal mysteries where he is an acclaimed master of the courtroom drama.
Alan’s stories draw on a wealth of personal and professional experience. He has worked as a chemical engineer designing large chemical plants; a financial planner, investment syndicator and owner of a brokerage firm; a consultant and policy analyst for dozens of state and federal agencies (including the Atomic Energy Commission, Department of Justice, Department of Education, and the National Institutes of Health) and international organizations (including the World Bank). He has also served as a contractor to the Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency where he held the highest security clearances. He has also been a consultant to the governments of Iran [pre-revolution] and Saudi Arabia
As a lawyer, Alan has twenty years of experience as a trial attorney. He is also a Criminal Justice Act certified federal criminal defense attorney.
Alan’s stories reflect more than his diversity of personal experience. His stories are a tour de force in literary technique and reflect the knowledge of his craft developed in studying creative writing [Yale Univ., Univ of Tennessee], teaching creative writing, and as the author of a textbook on writing novels.
Alan has degrees in chemical engineering [BS/MS: Virginia Tech], administration [PhD: Harvard], and law [JD: Florida State], tax law [LLM: U. of Washington].
Alan lives with his dog in Myrtle Beach, Souh Carolina.
Alan’s stories draw on a wealth of personal and professional experience. He has worked as a chemical engineer designing large chemical plants; a financial planner, investment syndicator and owner of a brokerage firm; a consultant and policy analyst for dozens of state and federal agencies (including the Atomic Energy Commission, Department of Justice, Department of Education, and the National Institutes of Health) and international organizations (including the World Bank). He has also served as a contractor to the Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency where he held the highest security clearances. He has also been a consultant to the governments of Iran [pre-revolution] and Saudi Arabia
As a lawyer, Alan has twenty years of experience as a trial attorney. He is also a Criminal Justice Act certified federal criminal defense attorney.
Alan’s stories reflect more than his diversity of personal experience. His stories are a tour de force in literary technique and reflect the knowledge of his craft developed in studying creative writing [Yale Univ., Univ of Tennessee], teaching creative writing, and as the author of a textbook on writing novels.
Alan has degrees in chemical engineering [BS/MS: Virginia Tech], administration [PhD: Harvard], and law [JD: Florida State], tax law [LLM: U. of Washington].
Alan lives with his dog in Myrtle Beach, Souh Carolina.
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July 19, 2020
Being A Top Lawyer Is Never Easy, You Definitely Need The Right People Around You
A friend of Lucius White has been fired as CEO of the hospital and charged with embezzling millions of dollars. Not sure of exactly what is going on but wanting to be there for his friend White takes the case. He soon finds himself in a terrific legal battle with a very ambitious, unethical District Attorney, willing to do Anything to win!.
But she is not the only uncouth character involved in this fiasco, as some very dark people are noted to be following the White Team. Of course this Team has folks who can handle themselves in any scenario, wether hand to hand or in computer hijinks.
A thrilling story with some fun courtroom games and fascinating legal maneuvers.
A friend of Lucius White has been fired as CEO of the hospital and charged with embezzling millions of dollars. Not sure of exactly what is going on but wanting to be there for his friend White takes the case. He soon finds himself in a terrific legal battle with a very ambitious, unethical District Attorney, willing to do Anything to win!.
But she is not the only uncouth character involved in this fiasco, as some very dark people are noted to be following the White Team. Of course this Team has folks who can handle themselves in any scenario, wether hand to hand or in computer hijinks.
A thrilling story with some fun courtroom games and fascinating legal maneuvers.
May 18, 2019
Alan P Woodruff - Lucius White Series Bk 1 - Kaleidoscope Reviewed 5/17/19
Drama, DUPLICITY, DECEPTION, AND DEATH all staring in a Hospital at the top level!
When Martin Bower, CEO of financially troubled Coastal Regional Hospital, is fired and charged with embezzling millions of dollars, he turns to his old friend, criminal defense attorney Lucius White. Opposing White is the ambitious, win-at-any-cost federal prosecutor who will do whatever it takes to convict Bower, and the hospital’s attorneys are only too happy to give her all the help she needs.
White’s peril-riddled investigation is merely preluded to the dramatic trial during which the last clue linking all the crimes fall into place.
What did I like? Wow, there was so much to like! The characters, the intrigue in the storyline, the humor and the romance all rolled up in a Mystery Thriller.
What will you like? Stimulating, Sensational, Exciting, Thrilling, Humorous and Exhilarating are just a few of the adjectives that I would use for this book. The excellent writing style that is well developed and grows as the pages turn. Unique characters that are interesting and will capture your heart. Intense drama with lots of details and descriptions that keep you in the feel of the area and what is going on. The research that was done on the background information is extensive and shows on every page, this author really knows his stuff. This is going to be a great series and I am on to book two, The Medallion!
Drama, DUPLICITY, DECEPTION, AND DEATH all staring in a Hospital at the top level!
When Martin Bower, CEO of financially troubled Coastal Regional Hospital, is fired and charged with embezzling millions of dollars, he turns to his old friend, criminal defense attorney Lucius White. Opposing White is the ambitious, win-at-any-cost federal prosecutor who will do whatever it takes to convict Bower, and the hospital’s attorneys are only too happy to give her all the help she needs.
White’s peril-riddled investigation is merely preluded to the dramatic trial during which the last clue linking all the crimes fall into place.
What did I like? Wow, there was so much to like! The characters, the intrigue in the storyline, the humor and the romance all rolled up in a Mystery Thriller.
What will you like? Stimulating, Sensational, Exciting, Thrilling, Humorous and Exhilarating are just a few of the adjectives that I would use for this book. The excellent writing style that is well developed and grows as the pages turn. Unique characters that are interesting and will capture your heart. Intense drama with lots of details and descriptions that keep you in the feel of the area and what is going on. The research that was done on the background information is extensive and shows on every page, this author really knows his stuff. This is going to be a great series and I am on to book two, The Medallion!
July 25, 2020
First of six published books in the Lucius White Series
I have read the first three Lucius White legal thrillers. I managed to read them in reverse order. Turns out they were stand-alone novels. I am in the process of writing reviews for The Medallion (#2) and The Nominee (#3.( I have already purchased The Witness, Triple Cross, and The Inmate, and this time will read them in the order published.)
The stories were free of any hint of derivative plotting. The main characters are fascinating, and even a poorly-written story with them in it would be worth reading. But Woodruff tells a very good story, so it is win-win.
A hospital on the brink of financial collapse and two lawyers plan an elaborate sting to cash in on this. A CEO charged with a crime he did not commit, a prosecutor who wants only a conviction, and not justice, and a team of defense lawyers you would want to have on your side. Add some Witness Protection elements, organized crime with a lot of money to launder, the theft of cutting-edge AIDS medicine, and lots of courtroom action.
Even better, the series has only started.
I have read the first three Lucius White legal thrillers. I managed to read them in reverse order. Turns out they were stand-alone novels. I am in the process of writing reviews for The Medallion (#2) and The Nominee (#3.( I have already purchased The Witness, Triple Cross, and The Inmate, and this time will read them in the order published.)
The stories were free of any hint of derivative plotting. The main characters are fascinating, and even a poorly-written story with them in it would be worth reading. But Woodruff tells a very good story, so it is win-win.
A hospital on the brink of financial collapse and two lawyers plan an elaborate sting to cash in on this. A CEO charged with a crime he did not commit, a prosecutor who wants only a conviction, and not justice, and a team of defense lawyers you would want to have on your side. Add some Witness Protection elements, organized crime with a lot of money to launder, the theft of cutting-edge AIDS medicine, and lots of courtroom action.
Even better, the series has only started.
July 20, 2019
A Gripping Legal Suspense
What a fantastic story that is loaded with diverse, significant, caring, cunning and fierce characters, exciting dialogue and dramatic courtroom happenings. Martin Bower, the C.E.O. of a hospital, is fired due to financial wrongdoings, and Lucius White, Bower’s friend, and lawyer, comes to his defense, drawing you into a page-turning storyline that exposes some qualms about Bower’s innocence, exploitation, betrayal, deception, secrets, and lies, and a flawed health structure and an imperfect justice system, where nothing is what it seems, and how an event and murder will come into play, building up to an explosive ending, reminding us how some people will stop at nothing to get more power, influence, and money no matter who gets hurt.
What a fantastic story that is loaded with diverse, significant, caring, cunning and fierce characters, exciting dialogue and dramatic courtroom happenings. Martin Bower, the C.E.O. of a hospital, is fired due to financial wrongdoings, and Lucius White, Bower’s friend, and lawyer, comes to his defense, drawing you into a page-turning storyline that exposes some qualms about Bower’s innocence, exploitation, betrayal, deception, secrets, and lies, and a flawed health structure and an imperfect justice system, where nothing is what it seems, and how an event and murder will come into play, building up to an explosive ending, reminding us how some people will stop at nothing to get more power, influence, and money no matter who gets hurt.
January 13, 2020
"Kaleidoscope: A Lucius White Legal Thriller" (2019) by Alan P. Woodruff is a standalone first novel of four about attorney Luscius White. In this one, White defends the CEO of a hospital charged with embezzling six figures from his (now) former employer. I got a little confused trying to keep the myriad of characters straight, but the drama and my interest were maintained throughout the story. Recommended. [E-book given free in exchange for honest review.]
September 9, 2019
I love legal thrillers, and this one had very good court scenes with believable characters. It was slow going, though, for the first half of the book. I know that some set up was necessary, but there was so much that I actually started skipping whole sections. I've looked ahead, and the next outings of Lucius White don't sound like my kind of thing, so the next one's not on my Kindle. This was not a bad book, and the plot was sound. The ending did tie everything up, and for that I'm grateful.
June 11, 2019
My Opinion
Not everybody will like the same books. For me it was a fair read. It didn't keep my attention. I did like the parts that included the courtroom drama. I guess I was looking for more of it.
Not everybody will like the same books. For me it was a fair read. It didn't keep my attention. I did like the parts that included the courtroom drama. I guess I was looking for more of it.
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April 8, 2025I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for choosing me.
I thought I'd like this one, but it just wasn't for me. I can't give it a rating because I didn't finish it, it was simply a little too crass for me. Hopefully it finds its audience.
I thought I'd like this one, but it just wasn't for me. I can't give it a rating because I didn't finish it, it was simply a little too crass for me. Hopefully it finds its audience.
August 29, 2020
Kaleidoscope is an apt title
This novel had it all: great characters, taut plot, suspense, and a surprise ending. Can’t wait to read more in this series.
This novel had it all: great characters, taut plot, suspense, and a surprise ending. Can’t wait to read more in this series.
May 25, 2022
This is a very good read. There was a lot of different story line mysteries that were tied up neatly at the end by the author. I will definitely trying more books from this author.
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November 25, 2023This book has good ratings, but the vulgarity of the protagonist and his girlfriend are so annoying I am not enjoying it. 11 % was enough.
October 31, 2024
Good reads
Usually, don't give written reviews. However, I found this was an interesting enough read to say "Bravo Don't stop yet.
Usually, don't give written reviews. However, I found this was an interesting enough read to say "Bravo Don't stop yet.
April 27, 2025
Not a bad courtroom drama, but there were too many characters to keep track of.
June 17, 2025
I received this book in a giveaway. I thought it was a great legal thriller. Kept my attention and the pages turning from beginning to end
December 3, 2025
Truly loved this book!
August 29, 2023
I would prob give this 3.5 stars. Usually my 3 stars means that I didn't really like it at all. This book was fine and I can't really put my finger on what was wrong to me. The story was OK. The writing was fine. There was even a twist in the end. However, as I read this book, my mind kept drifting and I would skip parts of it. I just don't know why.....
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