Kill Shot by J.T. Sawyer
Kyle Payne Thriller #3

Riveting read ~ Thrill ride from beginning to end ~ Couldn’t put it down ~

What I Liked:
* That though the third in the series, I had no trouble understanding and enjoying every word
* Kyle Payne: CIA black-ops veteran, savvy, strong, lethal, sees the bigger picture, doesn’t pull his punches, traveling via motorcycle, drawn into a dangerous situation due to a phone call, intriguing, attracted to Carrie
* Carrie Walker: FBI Special Agent, strong, smart, lethal, by-the-book, sees issues in black and white, starts to see things a bit differently as the story progresses, attracted to Kyle
* Alisa Fairbanks: friend and like a sister to Kyle, research and field skills, helped Senator Harrison, at risk and on the run, supported by her mentor - Kilkenny
* Senator James Harrison: mover and a shaker, digs into issues, travels, presumed dead
* The prologue: airplane crash that engaged my interest and set the stage for the story
* That the characters were not invincible with both good and bad guys being injured and killed
* The gray areas with glimpses of what might go on in government…wondered how much could be real
* Being able to hate the bad guys and wish Karma fall on their heads
* That I could understand the revenge quest of Dresden and his friends though I couldn’t condone his plans
* That everything was tied up neatly at the end of the story and wondering if there will be a book four
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing

What I didn’t Like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Brittany Colson: Secretary of State, wealthy, privileged, ruthless, self-centered, loves her father, unlikable, as corrupt and evil as her father
* Thinking about militias and the purpose one served in this story
* Thinking about the ease with which government types felt entitled to call in killers to do their bidding

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series/by this author? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Book for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars

Like another reviewer said, "why go to such lengths for revenge with a plethora of resources at hand"? This is just the same story line as the previous novels in a slightly different setting. Kyle still moves faster than you can see, kills without remorse (its justified), sniffs out all the hot and available LE bitches in a hundred mile radius while riding a motorcycle in search of himself. It's not Kyle's fault that he is written in smug fashion and that he views Idaho as a repository for neo-nazis.
Still this was wholly entertaining and a fun ride

I thoroughly enjoyed this thriller! It reminded me of Reacher or Jack Ryan. It had me hooked from the beginning, and really enjoyed the story, and action!

This book is entertaining, with good characters and great action, but the plot is not that great. There are much easier and much more precise ways to get revenge for smart people with these resources.

The book kicks off dramatically with the fiery crash of Senator Harrison's private jet, killing everyone aboard. This immediately pulls ex-CIA agent Kyle Payne into the investigation, alongside current CIA operatives Carrie and Fiche. With the crucial assistance of his long-time associate and coach, Alisa, they uncover a chilling plot: a plan to unleash a fleet of stealth drones, laden with destructive payloads, upon an unsuspecting Jackson Hole..
The story moves at a relentless pace, shifting between various locations in and around Seattle. Kyle Payne's past undercover experience in Algeria proves instrumental, allowing him to unravel the conspiracy and thwart the attack just in time, saving the city from certain devastation. This thrilling narrative will keep you utterly engrossed—it's the perfect weekend read you'll want to devour in a single sitting.
Thank you, NetGalley, for providing a copy of this book for review. The opinions expressed herein are my own.

Another great read in the Kyle Payne series. Trouble finds Kyle again and gets dragged into a bigger plot. Attacks on a senator, neo-nazis, stolen weapons. You can understand the story without reading the other books in the series but it does help.

The author rights a fast paced story with plenty of plot. I enjoy Sawyer's books and look forward to more in the series.

Former special.ops guy Kyle Payne is seemingly minding his own business when he is targeted for killing, by two FBI impersonators.
And now he is in the hunt to get to the bottom of what is going on, along with the two real agents
that were being impersonated.
The targeted death of a US Senator and rogue FBI agents have him on the run in a timed search for
WOMD.
Throw in some Neo Nazis and armed militias and the story takes off.
Great action with a brisk paced story that keeps you flipping the pages.
My first JT Sawyer read but definitely not my last.

He thought he was done with the killing. But old habits die hard. Kyle Payne thought he’d left his deadly past behind until he is targeted by mysterious assassins posing as FBI agents! Great book and series! This book was like an action movie! It had shocking suspense, gruesome murders, mystery, intrigue, action packed moments, and some jaw dropping twists! The storyline was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book and series! It’s well worth reading! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!