Dave Porter And His Double

Dave Porter and his double or the disappearance of the Basswood fortune is a young adult novel centered on a civil engineering student who finds himself at the center of a perplexing mystery involving impersonation and a vanished inheritance. The story begins when a recreational outing is disrupted by an unexpected letter referencing unpurchased items raising concerns of fraud. This unsettling moment leads to the realization that someone resembling him is committing deceptive acts under his name. As suspicion builds the story introduces a series of tense encounters and the emotional strain of dealing with deception misplaced trust and the responsibility of defending one s name. The setting alternates between moments of social activity and urgent investigation underscoring the disorientation of confronting an unknown adversary who has manipulated perception and circumstance. The protagonist is forced into a pursuit not just of the impersonator but of clarity and restoration. Through suspenseful turns the novel reflects on the fragility of reputation the complexity of truth and the effort required to confront injustice while maintaining integrity.