“A chilling and intricate web…spectacularly entertaining.”~Kristen Mae, bestselling author of UnderdogA kidnapped child. A detective on the edge. And a suicide that’s anything but.“Little Greggie” Boyle was the amazing reappearing child—a boy kidnapped and returned to his parents after five years in captivity. So what would make him take his own life? That’s the question hanging over Detective … life? That’s the question hanging over Detective Petrosky’s head.
It seems straightforward: the teenager was found suspended from the rafters in the foyer of his parents’ home, a rope around his neck. No signs of struggle. No note, though that isn’t uncommon despite what Hollywood says—those movie nitwits don’t know real crime from their left elbows.
But something is wrong. The victim’s parents are stonewalling the police, and Gregory’s brother is cagey—even a little creepy. None of them seem interested in finding out what drove Gregory to kill himself. Or maybe they know something Petrosky doesn’t. Then forensic evidence turns the case on its head: the boy was drugged. The death wasn’t a suicide at all. Perhaps the kidnappers came back to make sure he stayed quiet…permanently.
As the investigation continues, a darker pattern of abductions begins to emerge. Gregory wasn’t the only child taken, and it appears the kidnapper is cleaning house—are any of the other victims still alive? One thing seems clear: Petrosky and his partner aren’t just hunting a killer; they’re looking for more bodies. If they don’t hurry, the man who murdered Gregory Boyle will rip other children from their families—kids who will never again come home.
And more dead children, especially on the anniversary of his daughter’s grisly murder, is more than Detective Petrosky can handle. He needs to catch the killer and ensure no more children fall prey to this maniac before he loses his own tenuous grasp on sanity.
Fiendishly clever, unique, and replete with twists and turns that keep readers glued to the pages, Imposter is a fast-paced crime thriller in the vein of Sidney Sheldon, Tana French, and Dean Koontz’s Jane Hawk series.
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Imposter by Meghan O’Flynn is the seventh book in the Ash Park series. These books are best read in order as the characters are recurring and you get the development over the course of the series.
This book has to be my favourite one in this series so far! It was exciting and intense. I found myself desperate to find out what was going on – did the family know something? Was it the kidnappers from previous? Was it something else entirely that I didn’t see coming?
I was hooked on this book from the minute I started reading and I didn’t out it down until I had finished. This was an amazing book and this series is easily one of my favourites!
Once again, the Ash Park series delivers the suspense, tension, and delicious darkness I love in my mystery books. This is an admirable addition to the series, which makes me super happy. It reads well as a police procedural, but it has such three-dimensional characterisations that it easily outshines the average “hardened cop solves brutal crime” stories. I particularly love the author’s dark and twisted sense of humor, which is what drives the best dialogue between Petrosky and Jackson. Overall a complex, realistic and satisfying read.
Imposter is the a great addition to the Ash Park lineup. It’s full of the twists & turns readers have come to expect from O’Flynn. So many seemingly separate threads all finally weave together in the end. Detective Petrosky is battling demons from his past, too, adding to the drama. Recommended for anyone who likes mysteries and crime dramas.
Imposter An Ash Park Novel (Volume 7) by Meghan O’Flynn
4 Stars!!!!
Once again I delve into the thriller and intrigue of detective Petrosky and once again I was not let down. The author has a unique writing style that is chilling from the beginning to the end. I don’t normally like psychological thrillers but I made an exception for this series and I must say that each book just gets better and better.
Petrosky is really haunted by his past and the demons that are in it, but that doesn’t stop him from getting to the bottom of the case. I found that this case really hit home to him as it was about children. I found that the author really brings the characters and the whole world she has created to life. I felt as though I was there as the thriller unfolded. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
I can’t get enough of detective Petrosky, and this is the kind of case that sticks to your ribs…or sticks you in the ribs, not sure which. Either way, O’Flynn nailed the suspense again in this 7th novel in her Ash Park series. This could be Petrosky’s toughest case yet!
Every book in this series has kept me up all night. They are well thought out and well written. Her characters as always have depth. This may be my favorite Ash Park novel yet. She gives you just enough to figure out whodunnit whenshe’s ready. If you are looking for a great book with twists and turns, definitely grab thisone!
This is my favorite in the series so far. Petrosky is on point with his snarky, smart-ass quips as per his usual, but my favorite part about his one was the premise and twist. A boy who went missing, was returned, then commits suicide, except it wasn’t a suicide? I couldn’t put this one down because I HAD to know what happened.
I adore a great murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. This book moves fast with some familiar characters. A++
4.5 Stars
This was the first book I have read from this Author, she was recommended to me by another Author I enjoy reading and all I can say is “Thank You”. I love a good suspense, a mystery that keeps me flipping pages and guessing what happens next ~ this one delivered. I am not going to say it was easy reading about missing children and abuse, but the story felt original and flowed very well. I can’t wait to see what happens to Petrosky….
This story is mind-blowing! The storyline lays out the groundwork so well that the reader feels like they are actually right there with the characters!! A very twisted tale of murder as only great writers can write puts Meghan O’Flynn right up there with the best of them in my opinion. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Imposter is the latest in the Ash Park series featuring Meghan O’Flynn’s recurring character Detective Petrosky. I highly recommend the series as each installment is as good if not better than the last. This book is another great example of Meghan O’Flynn’s talent. Intense and captivating, I did not want to put the book down. It is a rollercoaster of a crime thriller and had me on the edge of my seat. Skipping sleep to read just one more page. Meghan has such a way with creating dark and twisted characters and plots. At times the book was difficult and uncomfortable to read because of that talent. I was enthralled and did not want to put the book down.
Imposter was a thrill ride that left me breathless and rolling with emotions. I recommend it to anyone that loves a good crime thriller.
Imposter: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 7)
By Meghan O’Flynn
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the story Imposter: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 7) by Meghan O’Flynn. It is the next book in the amazing Ash Park series. It pulls you in from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go until the final page. The story had me turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. In this book, Detective Petrosky is called to the home of a boy who, for all appearances, has committed suicide. What he finds is a family that is acting strangely. While everyone deals with death differently the detective can’t help but hear red flags going up in his head. Now the suicide has turned into a murder and it is up to the detective to uncover the clues as to why the boy was killed. The investigation will lead Petrosky down a path of other abductions. Will the killer be caught? Read this book to find out. This story had me reading far into the night as I just had to find out how it all ends up. Detective Petrosky is a character that is haunted by the past and at times he is at war with himself. He blames himself for his daughter’s murder and also fighting to hold on to his sanity. He is a character that I always root for as he follows his instincts to solve crimes. This book has twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. It has an atmosphere of suspense that seems very real. The author does an amazing job of making it feel like you are right there with the detective putting together the clues. Don’t miss out on this story. Highly recommended reading.
I really loved this book got into it really quickly had it read within a day, there were a few parts that had me yelling and cussing at my kindle but it was an awesome book!! Can’t wait to see what Meghan O’Flynn has in store for Ash Park with the next book..
I have read every one of the books in this series, I loved each of them and this one is my favorite yet. This author has a way of writing a story that will pull you in right from the beginning and make you feel as if you are part of the story. This story is no different. Detective Petrosky is back with a suspenseful new investigation. He gets wrapped up in kidnapping and a sucide of a boy that he can’t let go of. What will happen when he finds out that there are a lot more kidnapped children? Will he catch this person before any more children are lost? The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat as well as turning pages fast. This is an awesome must read story that you won’t regret picking up. I highly recommend this book as well as reading this series from the beginning.
This has to be the most twisted mystery ever. Extremely convoluted and highly engrossing, as a reader it was all I could do to keep up! I was impressed with how Jackson and Petrosky were able to still dig up clues even after 7 years. Experiencing this from the viewpoint of Petrosky who had lost his own daughter was particularly heart wrenching. I really loved reading this and the story stayed with me as I went through my day. I couldn’t stop thinking about it!
As with all the books by this author, I enjoy the stylistic approach she takes. This book was a wild ride and captivated me from beginning to end.
I love the main character, Petrosky, because he is very likeable despite his naturally pissy attitude. His internal dialogue was even better this time than in other books. I felt this book really allowed the reader an even deeper look inside the man of many demons. I just really felt connected to him, and I loved that aspect of it.
The storyline itself was dark and engaging. It took the reader down many different paths that made us wondering where it would lead. I found it hard to put this book down because I needed to see it all play out. Then, when it was over, I was like wtf, I need more, now!
If you are looking for something that has realistic characters that are flawed and raw but also funny (sometimes in a dark and wrong way but perfect at the same time) with storylines that have you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more, then the entire Ash Park series is a great read. If you haven’t read any of the other books in the series yet and Imposter has grabbed your eye, that is ok too. I think you could jump right in with this book and not feel lost or disconnected. But, my suggestion is to read them all and thank me later
I so love a good whodunit mystery. Add in the fact that I’ve read others in this series and know the characters, especially the main man, and I’m a happy girl. Unlike Petrosky. That man struggles constantly with demons from his past, and his vices. But he’s a good detective and cares more than he wants anyone to know. And some of the things he and his partner, Jackson, say are funny enough to give a break from the very serious jobs they are tasked with.
Such a twisted story, and each time more details were revealed, I started to feel more and more lost. I will admit I totally thought I had it figured out near the end, but I didn’t. Even though this is the 7th in a series, you could totally read this on it’s own and be fine. And if you’re like me, you will have trouble putting it down, for sure.