I have to say that I have not had the pleasure of reading any of this author’s books; however, that will be changing! This intro story to her new series is awesome!
I had heard of the author’s DCI Ryan series before, but never read one. Time to go back and start that one! This new series is compelling as the main character is a profiler working with the police. Check out my review and thoughts below.
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Impostor by L.J. Ross
An Alexander Gregory Thriller
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication date: February 3, 2026
ISBN-13: 978-1464278686
OVERVIEW:
There’s a killer inside all of us…
In the remote hills of western Ireland, fear spreads as the locals struggle to make sense of a killer who is seemingly one of their own…
Dr. Alexander Gregory, a psychologist recovering from the collapse of a high-profile criminal profiling unit, wants nothing more than a quiet life to finally sit and think things through. But his rare ability to understand the minds of violent offenders makes him hard to ignore―especially when a small town is shaken by a brutal murder. Reluctantly pulled into the case, Gregory finds himself confronting not only a cunning predator but the darkest corners of his own mind.
From internationally bestselling author LJ Ross comes a tense, atmospheric thriller that explores how far we’ll go to understand―and survive―the darkness around us.
Impostor by L.J. Ross Review
I love police procedurals if they are written well. I especially enjoyed this one as the profiler is the leading character, and we start to get to know him along with the case he is working to solve.
The author created a fabulous twisty small-town murder mystery that is tough to put down. The main character is complex and reluctant with his gift. From psych hospitals to crime scenes, this is a compelling and suspenseful read.
The setting is perfect and pulls the reader in along with the secondary characters. Ross developed this story with precision and enough psychological suspense to keep the tension at the perfect pitch.
Imposter is a compelling and twisty read not to be missed. I cannot wait for more from this author. Plus I need to go back and read her other works too!
Adding to my Best Of list!
5 STARS!!
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