"A chilling and intricate web…spectacularly entertaining.” ~Kristen Mae, bestselling author of Underdog
A 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 Petrosky’s head.
It seems 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 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 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.
With books deemed “visceral, haunting, and fully immersive” (New York Times bestseller, Andra Watkins), Meghan O’Flynn has made her mark on the thriller genre. Meghan is a clinical therapist who draws her character inspiration from her knowledge of the human psyche. She is the bestselling author of gritty crime novels and serial killer thrillers, all of which take readers on the dark, gripping, and unputdownable journey for which Meghan is notorious. Perfect for fans of Dexter, Chelsea Cain, and Gillian Flynn. Learn more at https://meghanoflynn.com!
Imposter is the seventh book in the gripping Ash Park Series by Meghan O’Flynn. Ms. O’Flynn’s ability to spin an intense thriller never ceases to amaze me- the series is an intricately woven and thrilling showcase of her writing skills. I have read each book, believing that there would be no way for her to top the previous book/s- but she ups the ante each time as her stories just seem to get better and better as the series evolves. I have said this many times, but the amount of tension, suspense, and clever twists that she is able to create in her work/s, makes for quite a thrilling and mind-blowing read. While this book could be read as a standalone- there are recurring characters and snippets of backstory and other information which knowing would give you a much bigger picture and provide an even better perspective of the character/s and overall storyline, making for a better reading experience for you. Plus, the entire series is fantastic- so you really have nothing to lose by reading them all! Detective Petrosky is faced with another challenge in this book- another murder kicks off an investigation which will test his limits on all fronts. The past and present collide- threatening to unravel everything, while dredging up the painful memories of his daughters’ murder. He is determined to find the killer before anymore children are ripped away from their families. What happens makes for quite an intense read. As expected from Ms. O’Flynn, there was plenty of darkness, surprising developments, nail-biting intensity, shock, and awe. All I could do was hang on to the edge of my seat as I was swept along for the ride. Another thrilling instalment!
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.
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.
Imposter: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 7) by Meghan O'Flynn is a suspense thriller at it’s finest. Wow what a tangled web Meghan has given us with this book in the series. Dare I say it is the best yet. You never know where the story will go and being able to put the book down is not an option because you need to know. You need to know what is hiding in the shadows, what sort of madness will be encountered, just how dark are the monsters. Well if you want to know as well get your copy now.
Imposter is the 7th book in the Ash Park crime thriller series by Meghan O’Flynn. It is the first time I had read any of this author’s work. I used to read a lot in this genre but had neglected it recently. The blurb of this book had me intrigued so I decided to give it a go. What I got was a fantastically well written crime thriller that had me gripped from the very beginning and kept it’s hooks in tight right up to the very end. In this book Ed Petrosky starts with dealing with the suicide of Gregory Boyle, a teenage boy who had previously been kidnapped for 5 years and had returned home 2 years previously. What transpired from this was an intricate tale of murder, fraud, intrigue, kidnapping and so much more. As well as dealing with this case, it is approaching the birthday of Ed’s daughter who had been murdered previously and this case is bringing back so many memories of his dead daughter. Ed had hit the bottle hard after his daughter’s death and in this book we see him fight the demon of drink calling out to him at every opportunity. This book is fast paced and flows very well. Just when you think you have worked out what is going on, the author throws a massive curveball and the story goes in a different direction, keeping you on your toes. I’m so glad that I chose to read this book as it’s given me a thirst for reading more in this genre.
This is book 7 in Meghan O’Flynn’s ‘Ash Park’ series but each book can be read as a standalone story. This is a gritty crime thriller which had me gripped from page one and had so many clever twists and turns that it kept me hooked and guessing until the end. Detective Petrosky has a difficult case to solve, a young boys apparent suicide but with no note Petrosky is not convinced. Making the case even more complicated is that the victim, ‘Little Greggie Boyle’, was the “amazing reappearing child”. He had been kidnapped and kept in captivity for five years before being returned to his parents, so what would make him want to end his life now. The parents and Gregory’s brother are also being very cagey and unhelpful which also makes the Detective suspicious. The more Petrosky investigates the darker his case becomes and he fears further abductions and death, all of which adds to his own demons as the anniversary of his daughters own murder looms. This is a fast paced thriller with a storyline that is chilling and dark but one that I became engrossed in due to the writers amazingly detailed descriptions. The main character, Detective Petrosky was a great character with so many layers to him and an intriguing backstory of his own. This was my first ‘Ash Park’ novel but it definitely will not be my last.
This one starts off with the action from the gate. The kidnapping of “Little Greggie” as the mystery of his suicide grips the detective working on his case. The poor kid’s family are an odd bunch holding out on the cops as the detective discovers the boy was drugged. But why and why did they want the kid to stay quiet permanently? Just as Det. Petrosky is getting closer to solving the case, new abductions begin to take place and new kids are victims of this kidnapper. The detective and his partner are in a race not only against time but they’re looking for a killer and the bodies of his victims! These cops are on a chase to catch a killer and return kids to their families. Detective Petrosky is soon dealing with a lot as his own daughter’s puts his head in a dark place. His focus is bringing kids home to their family but will this help or hurt his case as he’s dealing with a lot at once. This book had me hooked from the synopsis alone. I read each page and couldn’t put it down! Action-packed from the first chapter on down. This original story from the author is addictive to the reader. Entertaining as the story grips you to stay tuned. This book is a page-turner with unpredictable twists and turns.
Imposter is the seventh book in Meghan O’Flynn’s Detective Petrosky’s Ash Park series. I am always thrilled to see an Ash Park book popping up on my feed as I know that there is something mind-blowing waiting for me. You can read it as a standalone; I guess all the books in the series could be read as standalones but for the sake of ultimate enjoyment, do yourself a favour and read all of them! There are recurring characters and snippets of backstory and things are thrown at you that you do not recognise, do not know their significance and, yeah … just don’t go there! It is another murder investigation for Detective Petrosky and once again, the past and the present collide and it is kidnapped children who have been returned to their families that are being killed you all this is dragging up the painful memories of Pterosky’s own daughter’s murder. He is running against the clock, trying to find the killer before more children are killed and the families are torn apart permanently … As always, the writer gives us an intense dark story that leaves us at the edge of our seat, biting our nails and hoping against all odds … it is a monster that Petrosky is fighting to capture, a monster hiding in the shadows …
Imposter is the 7th book in the Ash Park series by Meghan O'Flynn. It is the second book I have read (I read book 6) but they are independent stories. The overlap is the backstory of the characters, but its not needed to read in order. I don't know where O'Flynn gets her ideas, but they are so complex and well written. I didn't want to put the book down, because I needed to know what was going to happen. How are all these events related? Who is the missing link? The story was a little too complex for me, as I had a hard time keeping up, but likely due to late night reading. The book was wonderful and I highly recommend it. Its like reading a Law and Order episode, but better. Dick Wolf has nothing on her! The book starts by detective Petrosky investigating the death of Gregory Boyle. He was kidnapped as a child, then returned home 5 years later. Now he is dead, in what appears to be a suicide at first. But before long, there is signs pointing to homicide. That is when things get complicated. There are far too many possible suspects, and not enough evidence. The deeper the detectives dig, the more they discover, and things just aren't piecing together. There is so much more to this death than anyone originally guessed.
This is the first book that I have read from this author. I was drawn in because it was a mystery type genre. I can say this was an interesting book but I would have to say that you probably should read the first 6 before reading this one as it will help know more about the characters. There is a little background that I was missing about one of the detectives in this storyline. It was a gripping hooked me from the beginning storyline. I was a little confused with what was going on with the storyline but that is what made this so interesting. It will draw you in with the mystery and have you turning the page to see what is going to happen next. This does start off a little upsetting as it does start off with a death but that is just the beginning of this amazing mystery storyline. Amazingly written, great storyline, amazing characters. I was turning the pages as quickly as I could so I could figure out who did what. Takes you on a journey that will have you wanting more. After reading this one I will so be reading the rest in this series. Highly recommend.
Imposter: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 7) by Meghan O’Flynn - Review by Gail Guerrero
Five stars
Meghan O'Flynn gives me the creeps with every book I read. They’re disturbingly good. I mean the while time I was reading this book I was under my blanket. The story just sent chills down my spine. If you’ve read any of her other books you would understand where I’m coming from. The words jump off of the pages at you. Making you feel and experience every detail. The main character has been through so much. His pain is there with every struggle to keep straight. There’s no way you can not read this and not experience his suffering. I really enjoy this authors work. I haven’t been so thrilled in forever. I love the care and attention to detail that the author puts in the story. I felt like I was riding in the car with Petrosky. That I was there when that boy experienced all his pain. A must read.
Imposter An Ash Park Novel Volume 7 By Meghan O'Flynn ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ This is a full length novel. The 7th book in this series. I suggest you read them in order. Just to get caught up thus far.
Detective Petrosky is at it again. He is investigating the Little Greggie case. Greg had been kidnapped, held hostage for 5 years. Then showed up at a cemetery?. Now 2 years after his release he hangs himself? Something is off and Petrosky is going to find out just what happened?
Meghan O'Flynn is at it again. I have found this series to be filled with emotions. The characters she used in this book are just everyday people. Yet are they? This book will keep you reading after the first page. There are many twists and turns found in this book alone. So much investigating, you will find yourself drawn into. I hope you enjoy this series as much as I do. Now bring on the next in this series Meghan O'Flynn!!!
Imposter was a great 5 star read and book seven in the Ash Park series. I was pulled in right from the beginning, we once again get another thrilling read from this author.
When a kidnapped boy comes home and than later commits suicide, things don’t seem right. Things seem mysterious around his death and his family is acting suspicious. As detective Petrosky gets closer to solving the case, more kidnappings start to happen.
Can Petrosky and his partner find the killer before it's too late?
Overall I really loved this book. I have to say I think this is my favorite in the series. We get shocking twists and suspense and thrills like you wouldn’t believe. Each book can be read as a stand alone. Just when you think you have it figured out you are thrown for a loop. You will want to read it in one sitting so you can see how it ends. If you like thrilling reads that shock you than 1-click and get started today. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Imposter: An AshPark Novel (Volume 7) by Meghan O’Flynn 4 out of 5 stars. O’Flynn never ceases to amaze me. She is consistently turning out fantastic book after book and this seventh installment of her AshPark series is just as amazing as the others. Detective Petrosky always seems to get the hard cases. The boy who was taken and returned. Little Greggie Boyle was the kidnap story of the century. Found and returned to his parents after five years of being missing, only to take his own life. But Why? Something is not adding up, and Petrosky is going to get to the bottom of it. As the case progresses, more and more bodies show up, and Petrosky and his partner and beginning to wonder if they are hunting for a serial killer. O’Flynn is an astounding crime writer. She is on par with James Patterson, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. I know that every time I pick up her books, I will never be disappointed.
Imposter: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 7) by Meghan O’Flynn. This is the 7th book in this series and they are all spectacular. I think each one gets better and leave me wanting the next one. We are back with Detective Petrosky and his partner Jackson. Their new case is about Greggie Boyle who was Kidnapped and brought back to his parents after 5 years. They are called to Greg's home where he is found hanging in the foyer. His parents are acting very strange and his brother is downright creepy. They won't help Petrosky with anything. Once the blood works comes back it seems little Greg was drugged? Petrosky is so confused and then he finds out more children have been kidnapped and returned are they the next victims? Petrosky wants to solve this case before another child comes up dead. With the anniversary of his daughter's brutal murder coming up the sooner he can solve this the better.
5 Star Imposter: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 7) by Meghan O’Flynn is a nail biting suspense thriller that will pull you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. I found myself on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I’ve read every book in this series and I highly recommend if you haven’t started it, to read them in order. This book is my favorite yet. In this book our favorite detective Petrosky is back at it again. Detective Petrosky is called to a house of a boy who appears to have committed suicide. But what he finds is a Family acting very strange. Now the suicide has turned to a murder case Detective Petrosky has to uncover more clues as to why he was killed. Can Detective Petrosky find out who committed the murder?Find out what happens next in this nail biting must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
Imposter: An Ash Park Novel (Volume7) by Meghan O’Flynn Five Stars
Imposter is the seventh book in the Ash Park series by Meghan O’Flynn. Although these book can be read as standalone, I would highly recommend you read them in order. Ms. O’Flynn is really a master at giving us a brilliant psychological thriller. The twists and turns will have you wondering how Meghan comes up with the plots for her books. This is the best book in the series so far. Detective Petrosky is back, looking into a suicide that is not really a suicide. Just when you think you know who the killer is, BAM, there is another twist. I love how this series makes me think. I do have to say that this series is not for the feint of heart. It is at times gruesome and often disturbing. Twisted minds are common and really graphic. It is the perfect series for those that love to catch monsters.
Imposter is the seventh novel in the Ash Park novel series by Meghan O’ Flynn. This is my first novel by this author.
Detective Petrosky is called when a boy appears to kill himself. The family is acting strange; not wanting to help the police which send alarms in his head.
As he investigates further, he notices other abductions.
I read this novel well into the night and once I finished I had a hard time falling asleep. With so many twists and turns and gritty revelations, I don’t wanna say this book scared me but I feel like it’s the right word.
In the future when I read thriller books, I’ll make sure to read them during the day. I look forward to reading more by this author and reading how this series started.
Imposter: An Ash Park Novel is book seven in this series by Meghan O'Flynn. Normally this far into a series I have fallen off or everything becomes stagnant. O'Flynn kills it with this book. Detective Petrosky is trying to get answers after someone who had been kidnapped suddenly commits suicide. Nothing is as easy as it seems. This has twists and turns which kept me on my toes while reading. Detective Petrosky is a gritty seasoned detective who has seen it all and even he is unsure of what is going on. I enjoy these books because there is a sense of urgency to get to the bottom of what is going on which a lot of crime and mysteries forget. I look forward to reading more from Meghan O'Flynn in the future.
Imposter was a captivating, chilling and intriguing read. I have read a few from this series now so I know to expect the unexpected but this book really took me by surprise. I think I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through and I have to say it is probably my favourite out of the series so far! The authors’ writing is detailed, the storyline intricately woven and it completely sucks you in and doesn’t let you out until the end. I have to say I do love Petrosky; he is good at his job and has been a fantastic main character the whole way through this series! Imposter was a fantastic, thrilling 5 star read that I wholeheartedly recommend!
Imposter: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 7) by Meghan O'Flynn. These books keep getting better. Once again this author pulled me in from page one and simply wouldn’t let me go. This author knows the way to keeping readers on the edge of our seats. I’m always guessing what’s next right up until the very end and I love every minute of it. Each twist and turn has me trying to turn the pages as fast as possible to see where we’d be going next. Each character brings something unique to the storyline and the plot had my head spinning more than once. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Five huge stars and highly recommended. Can’t wait for more from this amazing author.
Wow what an amazing story full of twists and turns that keeps you hooked from the first page.
Ed Petrosky and his partner Jackson are called to a suicide or so it seems. On arriving they realise that the person who has committed suicide is little Greggie Boyle who went missing and reappeared years later.
Ed and Jackson start to investigate and are shocked when suicide isn't the cause of death but murder is.
Then starts a rollercoaster of an investigation. No one is who they seem to be. Petrosky and Jackson have to retrace the investigation into Gregory's disappearance to see if there is any connection.
This investigation deals with child abuse, kidnapping and murder but the people who are involved are people no one would expect.
Imposter: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 7) by Meghan O'Flynn
Let me start off by saying wow!! This book had me on the edge of my seat throughout its entirety. Petrosky is barely holding it together because he's still fighting to hold on especially as his dead daughter's birthday is nearing. I stayed up way too late to finish this book because I was so invested and I needed to go where this would end. From one moment to the next I didn't know what was going to happen or what twist was going to change what I thought I knew. This author is an exceptional writer, the suspenseful stories are top notch and must be read. This book is definitely one of the must reads I highly recommend this book.
Imposter is the seventh book in the Ash Park series by Meghan O’Flynn. The author has outdone herself with this book, the story-line will bring goosebumps to your skin while you are on her emotional roller-coaster. We follow Detective Petrosky who has been called to the house of the miracle boy who was kidnapped and returned after 5 years of captivity. However, he has been called there due to the boy committing what look’s like suicide and it doesn’t seem like this will be the only one in the case. You will find yourself turning the pages from the beginning trying to find out what happens next. There is so much I want to say but I think you need to read it to see what happens you won’t be disappointed.
One of the best thrillers of this day and age, it shows you how to police officers Petrosky and Jackson, try and solve a murder. It also shows you how police officers deal with a murder. It takes you from the start of the case, all the way through to the end. It shows you how offices can suspect so many people in so many different ways. Even though it is an ash park novel, it is a stand-alone book. It keeps you enthralled from start to finish. It is a story with so many twists and turns. I got an early copy for giving my opinion about the book. I had already pre-ordered the book before I got this copy. That is how much I think of this author
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!
Wow! This is eye opening. I am almost speechless about what to write. The story just really...really makes you think. I was sickened as well as freaked out on numerous occasions. Then something would happen that would make me laugh. Usually it’s a crazy Petrosky comment or action. Even Jackson a couple times a some good zingers.
This isn’t my first story by this author. Ed is getting back into being Detective, sleuthing and annoying suspects. I love his go getter take no crap attitude. Jackson smoothes out his rough edges. Morrison is tough to replace but Jackson is getting there.
This is a great thrill ride. One that will shock and surprise you.
Imposter is the 7th book in the Ash Park series on boy oh boy does O'Flynn deliver in this book. I honestly can't get enough of these twisted dark tales. O'Flynns writing is top notch. She has a way of sucking you into her stories right from the beginning. The moment you crack open that book you are a goner! Tell your friends and family that you will be busy until the book is finished. In Imposter, Petrosky is trying to solve yet another mystery. A murder that brings back painful memories of his daughters murder. Determined to solve the case before another child is killed Petrosky pushes himself to his limit.
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 wonder 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 😉