Davis Bunn Imposter

Imposter

Davis Bunn

WestBow, Mar 2006, $19.99

ISBN: 0849944864

FBI Agent Matt Kelly is stunned when he observes his mother killed by an apparent terrorist bomb. Unable to gain closure and told to take some leave to grieve his loss, Matt instead of relaxing is determined to find the culprit.

Baltimore police officer Consuela "Connie" Morales rejects the sexual assaults of her boss; in retaliation for her refusal, her superior takes her off the street ands puts her on internal desk duty. Outraged by the harassment and subsequent "unofficial" punishment, Connie decides to help Matt uncover the identity of his mother's killer. As they find clues, the dots seem to connect back to his father's military time in Vietnam. His dad, a potential senatorial candidate, has received a major boost in the polls because of sympathy due to his wife's homicide; he demands Matt stop his investigation, but the Fed needs to know who and why.

IMPOSTER is a terrific investigative thriller that grips the audience from the moment that Matt, unable to not visualize his mom's death, becomes fixated with the truth. The storyline is loaded with suspense, as he, with the help of Connie, finds each step closer to fulfilling his quest that much more dangerous and personal. The key cast is solid, as the initially aloof Matt becomes ardent with his desire to know what happened, while the women who enter his life during his pursuit soften him a bit with their beliefs in right and wrong, yet also imbue him with courage and determination. Davis Bunn provides a powerful suspense thriller with the faith elements cleverly enhancing the superb story.