A covert mission is sabotaged. Her sister is kidnapped. Now elite operative Natasha Kildari must race across Asia to stop a ruthless arms trafficker with a personal vendetta.

“The best sort of adrenaline-fueled thriller, SECONDS TO LIVE is filled with intense action, high-stakes intrigue, and a compelling heroine in Natasha Kildari. JT Shull has crafted a must-listen for fans of fast-paced, gripping suspense.” - David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Persian

"SECONDS TO LIVE is a standout choice for fans of Barry Eisler, Robert Ludlum, or Brad Thor who appreciate "boots-on-the-ground" realism and intricate plotting. Shull has crafted a lean, mean suspense novel that doesn't allow the reader time to breathe." - US Army Colonel Steve Thomas (retired), Best Thriller Books

Scarred by tragedy and loss, Natasha Kildari overcame a brutal childhood to become the top operative for Arselan, a private security firm operating across Asia. Deadly with a blade and unmatched in hand-to-hand combat, she is one of the most feared operatives in the field.

Back in Malaysia, Natasha mourns the sudden death of her fiancé and finds solace in her childhood orphanage.

Determined to reclaim her purpose, Natasha returns to the field, but the mission goes sideways. In its wake, a bomb destroys the orphanage, and Natasha vows to hunt down those responsible.

Before she can pursue her own mission for justice, Arselan pulls her into a high-stakes assignment: rescue the U.S. President’s interpreter and recover a secret notebook with the power to ignite a geopolitical crisis. Then Natasha uncovers a devastating link: Tripp Guerin, the same ruthless arms trafficker behind the attack on the orphanage and the abduction of her sister, may also hold the key to the larger conspiracy.

As Natasha navigates Asia’s shadowy underworld, she must forge dangerous alliances, outwit relentless enemies, and confront Guerin, driven by his own vendetta. No mission has ever been personal for Natasha before.

THIS ONE IS.