First to Kill

By: Andrew Peterson

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

When you're the best at what you do, it's not always easy to walk away. Nathan McBride was retired. The trained Marine sniper and covert CIA operative had put the violence of his former life behind him. But not anymore. A deep-cover FBI agent has disappeared along with one ton of powerful Semtex explosive, enough to unleash a disaster of international proportions.

The U.S. government has no choice but to coax Nathan out of retirement. He's the only man with the skills necessary to get the job done. But almost as soon as Nathan reluctantly accepts the assignment, he finds himself caught in the middle. On the one side is a ruthless adversary with a blood-chilling plan - and on the other are agents who will stop at nothing to see their own brand of justice done.

Also listen to the sequel, Forced to Kill.

©2008 Andrew Peterson (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A high-powered thriller from a magnum-force writer." (David Dun, author of The Black Silent)

Covert Action to the Max!

Excellent Listen by Andrew Peterson . . . Narrated by Dick Hill . . . couldn't be better . . . two ex-marines who own their own security company are called back into action . . . double crossed by people they thought they knew . . . and chasing the worst of the worst criminals. Who can they REALLY trust?

Best One Yet!!

I have read or listened to every book in this series. This is the best one yet. Premise was great and "execution" was flawless. Can't wait for the next one.

Good Characters and Dick Hill makes this a winner

Would you consider the audio edition of First to Kill to be better than the print version?

Didn't read the print version. Mostly use Audible any more.

What was one of the most memorable moments of First to Kill?

Good Book

Which character – as performed by Dick Hill – was your favorite?

Nathan McBride

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Any additional comments?

Good Book. Great Narrator.

Another Blockbuster

Peterson, along with Dick Hill, take you into a great mystery of terrorist and political powers. Don't miss this book.

Good listen and great narration

Would you listen to First to Kill again? Why?

yes - sure I missed some points

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

yes - never a dull moment

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes.. was his normal great job

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no - I liked the story and the characters

Glad I Took a Chance

Where does First to Kill rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Right up there on the top

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, with lots of twists and turns

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

He has his own cadence with a distinct voice. It took a while to transition out of Jack Reacher mode, but once I did I really enjoyed the performance.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Leaning about his experience in Nicaragua

Any additional comments?

I am so glad I have four or five more books to listen to.

excellent

gripping and well performed. I didn't want to put it down. I am thrilled there are more in the series. I look forward to reading more.

Enjoyable

Will definitely listen to more books written by Andrew Peterson. Very well read. Good addition to anyone's library.

A Great Introduction To A New Hero

Would you listen to First to Kill again? Why?

I would absolutely listen again to be re-introduced to Nathan McBride. As thorough a reader as I fancy myself being, I have little doubt that there are nuances of this intriguing and multi-layered character that I would learn listening to this book again. Dick Hill is a riveting narrator, with a tremendous sense of personality injection and timing in his vocal inflections.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot was outstanding offering numerous twists while not calling on the listener to completely suspend disbelief in order to be immersed in the story. Providing small morsels of information that cased me to believe that I had a handle on the outcome and then snatching them away with a new plot twist kept the flow and intrigue at a level that jolted me back, forth, and sideways just enough to make it a fun ride without causing me to become seasick in the transitions.

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Dick Hill is a very strong narrator, with tones that express the moment well. I have listened to Mr. Hill act the character of Jack Reacher and enjoyed every line.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I wanted to savor and reflect on the flow of the story. But, I maintained a steady schedule to keep the momentum.

If you like Jack Reacher ~ you'll love this!

This audiobook has it all: action, great characters and fabulous narration! I LOVE this series, it is reminiscent to Lee Child's Jack Reacher books.