Wow - how does Joseph Knox keep coming up with such strong books? I didn't think he would be able to top his last one. Imposter Syndrome is a twisty, unputdownable read you will binge in one sitting

Bloodshed, intrigue, intimidation, con men, crooks and a disappearing act are at the heart of this book. Is Mr Lynch in the wrong place at the wrong time, has he been set up. Who is behind everything that is happening around him and are the family protagonists involved or victims? At times I felt that there was too much detail and I lost track of who was who and how they were connected, I found it quite confusing and I skipped pages to get past parts that made no sense to me. If I’m honest it was a bit far fetched, so much happening and no police involved!

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Hmm. It took me ages to get through this and really, I am no wiser now as to what was going on and who was doing what to whom than i was when I started.

Lynch is quite a good character but I feel that I never really got hold of him, perhaps that was deliberate by the author given that Lynch is a con artist. I thought some of the other characters were intriguing - definitely Sebastien, possibly Hayden and Reagan but I didn't real feel involved with any of them. The catalyst for most of the action seems to be something to do with phone records but it seems so unlikely a reason for the ensuing mayhem that I feel that I must not have fully understood what the phone records meant.

There is also the issue of Theo dying young. Did something more happen that I did not catch? Was there foul play? Did people blame themselves and if so, were they right to do so?

It was all just very confusing for me. I was mightily confused by the characters' motivations and motives and I was even mixed up with their names and "jobs". And what was the stuff with the guy who was trying to live forever and was getting blood transfusions from his sons? I mean, WHAT?

Anyway, it has to be a 2.5 from me, rounded up to 3.

I enjoyed this a lot. I thought True Crime Story, Joseph Knox’s last novel, was amazing. Imposter Syndrome is very good with lots of twists and turns and memorable characters. The main character finds himself in the middle of what looks like a missing person enquiry and family feud and turns into more. Highly recommended

An intriguing idea, that keeps you wondering until the end. Action packed, fast paced thriller. A little disappointed at the end though.

A conman is mistaken for the missing member of a rich family and is plunged into a complex mystery where nobody is what they seem... least of all him.

Con artist Lynch (at least that's the only name we get) is on the run from a job gone wrong in Paris when he runs into Bobbie who mistakes him for her brother Hayden Pierce. He gets almost forcibly drawn into the Pierce family and their schemes, and becomes consumed by the mystery of what happened to Hayden. At times I wondered what his motivation was - at the beginning the Pierces are paying him but even after payment he can't stay away from the mystery. But he is relentless in pursuit of the truth and I liked how his very particular set of skills makes him a force to be reckoned with.

I love stories about impostors and con artists, I've always been fascinated by how easy they find it to lie and pretend. That's what drew me to this one and by the (head-spinningly twisty) end I was absolutely hooked.

I read True Crime Story a few years ago and absolutely loved it, and I was drawn to Imposter Syndrome because of its similarly intriguing premise. It didn't disappoint and I was hooked by such a compelling plot. It's often complex but I loved following all the twists and turns and trying to work out how everything had happened and why.

From the beginning, Lynch is an exciting and intriguing character, and as a first person narrator, I was never quite sure if he was reliable, particularly as he seems to have a somewhat shady past. He is clearly hiding parts of his life from not only other characters, but also the reader, and I wanted to know why. Lynch is surrounded by a strong group of characters who are brilliantly created and I was excited to find out where they would fit into the puzzle.

Joseph Knox pulls no punches in his writing and it's definitely brutal in places. It's full of tension, even more so towards the end and I found it very difficult to put the book down.

Well this was the first book I have read from Joseph Knox, and I'm really undecided how I feel about it.

I absolutely loved the concept of the book, but at times the plot got so so convoluted that I had no idea who I was meant to be believing, or just what on earth was being suggested.

I finished this a few days before I tried to write this review, and even mulling things over in my mind I'm still confused. I wasn't totally sure about just about anyone's motivations.

That being said I liked Lynch. He was honest about being a con man, and he went above and beyond what he was originally asked to do for Bobbie's family. He was determined to find out the truth about what happened to Heydon, a man he looks strikingly similar to, and I commend him for that, especially once it was clear he was putting his life into danger.

And the dynamics of Bobbie and Heydon's family interested me, but again I just wasn't completely sure who to trust.

This was slightly unsettling, definitely very readable, and despite the confusion I did think I enjoyed it. I would certainly give the author another go, if another of his titles catches my eye in the future, as I suspect some of my slight issue with this book, was that I was fairly tired while reading which may have affected all of my comprehension at times - either that or it really was fairly convoluted at times. I'll leave that for you to decide!

Thank you to Transworld Digital and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This is my first book by Joseph Knox that I have read. Whilst the description of the book caught my attention and made this an anticipated read for me, I feel disappointed.

The writing in imposter syndrome was good however, I did not connect with the characters in this book and the plot felt very much dragged out. If I had have connected to the characters, I believe this would have made a much more enjoyable read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this eARC.

I was so excited for this as I absolutely loved Joseph’s Knox’s True Crime Story from a few years ago.

The concept of this is good and I loved the opening concept and few chapters, but then honestly it completely lost me. I found myself completely confused by all the characters and the different levels of twists and turns and plotlines. I just didn’t care enough about any of the characters and the central mystery didn’t grab me enough.

I’m glad I carried on to the final conclusion but this was a bit of a slog for me I’m afraid.

This is the first book have read by joseph knox the description intrigued me so i requested too read however i really struggled too get into it. The characters are hard too relate too and i kept getting a bit lost - i feel i had too force myself too get through it and i was dissapointed with how it ended.

The book starts by introducing you to the main character Lynch.. although you are given an explanation that he was earning a living through conning people, nothing else is explained other than a character called Claire.. you are left guessing about the relevance to this person until the end of the book.

The storyline revolves around Lynch undertaking the identity of a man presumed dead, the family of Heydon are looking for answers surrounding his death and are suspicious that shady undertakings are to blame for his actions leading up to his death.

The storyline jumps from acquaintances of Heyden and his mind frame, I found the plot a little drawn out, I don’t want to spoil the ending but it was a bit of a disappointment. It wasn’t a book that I couldn’t put down in fact I struggled at times to finish reading it.

I wouldn’t call it a thriller in any sense.

Lynch is fleeing from France and meets Bobbie at the airport, a wealthy woman who is bound for a rehab clinic, in London. She notices his resemblance to her missing (presumed dead) brother, Heydon,

After meeting Miranda, the formidable mother, he agrees to her offer to impersonate Bobbie's brother in order to find her son Heydon's killer.

Lynch hasn't quite realised what he will get involved with by agreeing to do this.

I saw a review saying it was like an episode of Slow Horses and I tend to agree! Thought it was a riveting story

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I’ve enjoyed previous books by this author but I just didn’t get this one. Too many threads and unanswered questions.

Imposter Syndrome is a fast-paced and excitingread. Lynch, a down-and-out conman is mistaken for Bobbie Pierce’s missing brother Heydon. Seeing the resemblance Miranda (Bobbie and Heydon’s mother) hires Lynch to assume her son’s identity to try and find his killer.
A thrilling read that will appeal to readers
Who enjoy books with intricate twists and turns that keep you guessing

Talented Mr Ripley vibes in this book, but more up to date. I love it when you read a book and can see the cinematic version of it playing on your head as you read along.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book - this is my honest opinion.

The title and synopsis had me greatly intrigued... unfortunately i didn't feel gripped into the story line as much as i was hoping. Bobbie however was my favourite character and felt like if she was more in the story with her funny lines would have made it more interesting.

Unfortunately, I had to DNF this book at 70%. This is the first book that I’ve read by Joseph Knox, but I do have a few of his other books on my TBR. Although I will still read them, I don’t think I’ll rush to. This one seemed very unrealistic and far-fetched, to the point where it annoyed me. I understand that the storyline is fictional, but I still wanted it to feel possible. There were also so many characters, it was confusing and hard to remember who everyone was. Although I’m sure some people will enjoy this book, it just wasn’t the right book for me.

This was a bit meh for me .didn't hate it but didn't love it. Just ok

Easy read and read in less than a day

3 stars

Thank you for the opportunity to review

Dirty, gritty and full of turns you can’t predict. Another outing from a writer who keeps you on your toes