Title: Breach of Trust
Author: DiAnn Mills
First published February 12, 2009
400 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781414320472 (ISBN10: 1414320477)
Rating: 3.9
Overview
Winner of the Christy Award and the Inspirational Readers Choice Award, Breach of Trust follows a former CIA agent named Paige Rogers. After losing her entire team in a covert mission seven years ago, Paige blames their leader, Daniel Keary, for their deaths.
Fearing for her life, she vanished and started a new life as a librarian in a small town. However, when Keary announces his candidacy for governor of her state, he comes after Paige to ensure she doesn’t ruin his bid for office.
He threatens everything she holds dear, and Paige must decide if she’ll continue hiding or risk everything to right old wrongs.
Editoral Review
In DiAnn Mills’ 2009 novel, Breach of Trust, readers are plunged into the high-stakes world of FBI investigations and terrorist threats. The award-winning author brings her expertise as a former FBI employee to the page, creating a pulse-pounding thriller that explores themes of trust, loyalty, and betrayal.
Mills’ crisp, clear prose and skillful plotting keep readers on the edge of their seats, captivated by the twists and turns of the story. The novel centers around Paige Rogers, an FBI agent with a troubled past who is working alongside her partner, Atticus Spenser, to track down a terrorist threat in Houston.
When Spenser is attacked and left in a coma, Paige must work with Agent Jake Vanderbilt, who has been brought in to replace Spenser, to bring the terrorists to justice. But as the investigation heats up, Paige begins to suspect that there may be a leak within the FBI, and that someone close to her may be involved.
Mills’ writing is both fast-paced and nuanced, beautifully capturing the tense atmosphere of an FBI investigation while also delving into the emotional turmoil of her characters. She is particularly adept at building suspense, leaving readers guessing until the very end about the true identity of the traitor within the FBI.
The novel also touches on important issues such as the treatment of Muslim Americans in the wake of 9/11, giving it a fitting historical context that resonates even today. Despite its strengths, however, Breach of Trust is not without its flaws.
While the plot is engaging, some of the characters feel underdeveloped, especially Jake Vanderbilt, who comes across as one-dimensional compared to Paige and Spenser. Additionally, some readers may find the pacing a bit uneven, with the beginning and end feeling rushed compared to the middle.
Overall, however, Breach of Trust is a thrilling ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Mills’ expert knowledge of the FBI adds depth and authenticity to the story, while her skillful writing keeps the pace brisk and engaging.
Fans of the thriller genre will find much to enjoy here, and anyone interested in exploring the events of 9/11 and their aftermath will find much to think about. Recommended for readers looking for a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller that explores complex themes.
Rating: 4/5
