Review: Master of Character Development
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 11, 2014
As a writer myself, I think that one of the true marks of an excellent author is solid, believable character development, and in my opinion, Mimi Barbour is the master of character development.  Special Agent Francesca is a complex woman who can use her martial arts skills to take down the toughest of thugs, and then spin her feminine wiles effortlessly to lure a criminal profiler to her bed.  After learning who her father was from the mother who chose career over child, Francesca makes a conscious decision to meet him face-to-face no matter the outcome.  Fortunately for the special undercover agent, John Hampton welcomes the daughter he never knew existed with open arms.  Barbour fleshes out not only Ham's character, but the rest of Francesca's extended family as well. Her step-mother, Mattie, is a warm, loving woman who makes Francesca feel like she'd been part of the family since forever.  Little sister, Caireann wonders aloud as to what took her big sister so long to come home and tells the FBI agent that she's been sorely missed.Story line development in this thriller is excellent as well.  The twists and turns keep the excitement rolling until the end. As always from Ms. Barbour, a great read!