Dead Shot Book

"Dead Shot" the second novel in the intriguing and deadly "Kyle Swanson Sniper" series opens with the murder of an Iraqi physicist who planned to hand over intel on a weapon of mass destruction hidden at the Palace of Death in exchange for asylum. Assassinated by the British trained sniper named Juba who has joined forces with Saladin, code - name for his deranged mentor, the pair plan to test the weapon before selling it to the highest bidder.

Kyle Swanson a top military sniper working for the covert special operations Task Force Trident and his team are assigned to hunt down the formula for the chemical- biological agent that was used in conjunction with an explosive device to kill hundreds of bystanders at the British royal wedding in London.

Fast-paced and action-packed the plot heats up not only with planned raids against another hidden lab in Iran, and Saladin's house, but an explosive confrontation with insurgents in Hargatt, Iraq. Tension and suspense continually build as Kyle Swanson hunts down Juba who's not only a legendary enemy sniper but a former special operations rival he once bested. Well-structured and realistic with Jack Coughlin's expertise as a top-ranked marine sniper in the Iraq War the story keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end.

Among the engaging characters that bring an edginess and intensity to the action are Gunnery Sergeant Kyle Swanson who's haunted by the tragic death of his fiancée only to drown his pain and grief in fits of intoxication. A loner by nature, he's resourceful, tough, hard and loyal to his team although condescending at times. In contrast Jeremy Mark Osmand (aka Juba) a loving son to his parents masks a cold, ruthless, vindictive personality, killing innocents without a thought or remorse.

I thoroughly enjoyed "Dead Shot" and plan to read other high- action thrillers by this talented duo.