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First to Kill | [Andrew Peterson]
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First to Kill

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  • by Andrew Peterson
  • Narrated by Dick Hill
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  • LENGTH
    12 hrs and 42 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    05-15-09
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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 cover 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.

What the Critics Say

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

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    David Olympia, WA, United States 10-03-09
    David Olympia, WA, United States 10-03-09 Member Since 2007
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    "Great Find!"

    I tend to stay with my "tried and true" authors, but took a chance on this book and was truly amazed. Mr. Peterson has a formula that could easily bring him into the Lee Child, John Sandford, Jeffrey Deaver class of author. Highly entertaining and worth more than one listen, lets hope Mr. Peterson stays with this winning formula.

    27 of 27 people found this review helpful
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    David Pleasanton, CA, United States 12-04-09
    David Pleasanton, CA, United States 12-04-09 Member Since 2007
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    "First to Kill"

    1st book I have listen to by Peterson, and its great. The plot is rich ingood scenes but does not get bogged down. Characters are very good. This is one of thoses books you can not put down until your done. If fact I have listen to it again and still love the book and characters, in fact I have gone out of my way to tell others.
    Dick Hill is excellent and put life into the characters.

    I really hope that Peterson has more books of this quality coming to us in future

    20 of 20 people found this review helpful
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    Andy Bradley, CA, United States 07-26-09
    Andy Bradley, CA, United States 07-26-09 Member Since 2011
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    "A True Thriller!"

    I thought Dick Hill did a superb job. The characters were believable, the dialogue sharp, and the plot kept me listening. The romantic involvement was low key and tastefully done. It wasn't immediate or forced. I didn't have a problem with it at all. I hope to see more Nathan McBride adventures from this author!

    17 of 17 people found this review helpful
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    Ed Alameda, CA, United States 06-17-09
    Ed Alameda, CA, United States 06-17-09
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    "Sniper thriller par excellence"

    It's hard to find a sniper thriller these days, much less one that manages to feel technically authentic while having 3-dimensional characters. This novel does all of that, and it also avoids recycling typical terrorist or serial-killer thriller plotlines. This is an original, well worth the price.

    17 of 17 people found this review helpful
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    Herb arcadia, CA, USA 03-05-10
    Herb arcadia, CA, USA 03-05-10
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    "a real thriller"

    enjoyed this book..the protagonist was believable given his background and while the ending was a bit flat, it opened the way for a sequal...most characters were weaved well into an absorbing story...

    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    Matthew Dresher, PA, United States 07-22-09
    Matthew Dresher, PA, United States 07-22-09 Member Since 2008
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    "What? I have to wait for the next book!!?"

    When I finshed this, I immediately logged in to buy the next Nathan McBride novel only to find this is the first and only right now. Darn!
    Great character, great story, can't wait for more.

    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    Dan La Jolla, CA, USA 06-17-09
    Dan La Jolla, CA, USA 06-17-09
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    "Exciting story and fun to listen to"

    Dick Hill (the narrator) did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. I've heard he is one of the best in the industry. It was pleasure to listen to.

    As a fan of action novels I had read that this is the debut of author, Andrew Peterson. The story starts right out with adrenaline pumped action, and the first chapter tells you the bad guys aren't fooling around. The remainder of the novel has lots of action, and introduces us to a new character (Nathan McBride). It's fun to be reading the first in a series.

    McBride is a special forces type who can shoot straight and hit what he aims for. Lots of technical information for those who like to know about weapons, helicoptors, etc, but not over the top. Lots of deeper questions are examined which make the topic very current. How far can or should we go to protect the innocent?



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    Bryan R Adams South Weber, UT USA 02-23-10
    Bryan R Adams South Weber, UT USA 02-23-10 Member Since 2003
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    "It has a little bit of everything"

    I really liked the book. You learn enough about the main character to understand what drives him.
    There's plenty of action and suspense. There's a twist. There's a little romance.
    All in all it was a great book!

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    Constance Milford, CT, United States 07-26-09
    Constance Milford, CT, United States 07-26-09 Member Since 2009
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    "exciting and skillfully narrated"

    suspenseful with great plot. was not familiar with author but will be looking for more from him in future. My favorite narrator of all time is Dick Hill. That was the deciding factor. another terrific job.

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    Lynn Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada 07-23-09
    Lynn Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada 07-23-09
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    "Can't wait for the next"

    This is hard to fathom that this is Andrew Peterson's first foray into the thriller genre. Dick Hill does a great job of bringing all characters to life. Make this a character revelation to look forward to!

    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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