First to Kill

by Andrew Peterson

Book Overview

Ten years ago, a botched mission in Nicaragua ended covert ops specialist Nathan McBride's CIA career. Now he utilizes his unique skill set in the private sector--until the night Frank Ortega, former director of the FBI, calls in a favor. A deep-cover federal agent has vanished, along with a ton of Semtex explosives, and Ortega needs them found--fast. Because for him, this mission is personal: the missing agent is his grandson. And Nathan McBride...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612187080
• ISBN13: 9781612187082
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Fasten your seat belt!

Andrew Peterson's First To Kill launches you racing down hill from the first sentence and doesn't stop thrilling with its twists, turns, and thrills. Tightly written, well-paced, and plotted, First To Kill promises to be a delight for thriller fans. If you're a fan of Stephen Hunter, you'll love Andrew Peterson! Matt Pallamary -- author of Land Without Evil & Spirit Matters

First to Kill is first rate!

Peterson hits it out of the ball park with his debut novel. The story is fast pace, technically accurate and very entertaining. The plot is complex, yet smoothly executed. This book is definitely a page turner and is sure to please fans of Ridley Pierson, David Dun ad Lee Childs.

Excellent

When I think of the words "action packed thriller" this is the book that comes to mind. It's fast-paced and has great characters. I rarely read a book twice, but this is one I'll pick up again. This book will not disappoint you. I am eagerly awaiting his next novel.

Action thriller readers will love Andrew Peterson's debut!

If you are a fan of action thrillers, Andrew Peterson's debut, FIRST TO KILL, won't disappoint. The plot is jump-started right from the beginning with a harrowing prologue, and from then on, get ready for a fast-paced ride with the hero of the story, Nathan McBride. As a former Marine sniper and covert CIA operative, Nathan has experienced a large amount of violence in his life, both as victim and as perpetrator. This makes for a very interesting, conflicted -- and yet very likable -- protagonist. Writer Peterson clearly knows his technical stuff, too - weaponry, helicopters, etc. -- but what I enjoyed most were the ethical questions that slipped in subtly as I was reading: Are there times when certain criminals need to be "dealt with" outside of the justice system? And when, if ever, is it okay to kill another human being?