A former Navy SEAL turned vigilante hitman already in the crosshairs of corrupt Russian agents finds himself in even deeper trouble after rescuing a sex trafficking victim against her will just as she is about to be delivered into the hands of an unscrupulous corporate mogul, an impetuous and dangerous man who will not be denied his purchase. . .★ ★ ★ ★ ★During the battle to liberate Mosul from … the battle to liberate Mosul from the brutal grip of the Islamic State, Killian Lebon, a war-weary Navy SEAL Senior Chief, sustains life-threatening injuries from an explosion during a rescue operation that goes horribly wrong.
Forced into early retirement from a vocation that for almost twenty years had been his sole purpose for being – that of a fearless warrior in defense of his country – Killian’s life quickly spirals downward to the deepest depths of hopelessness and despair due to the traumatic after-effects of his injuries and the overwhelming guilt he feels from the tragic consequences of his failed final mission.
Left without the will to continue on within such a dark and indifferent world, Killian attempts what he expects will be his last and ultimate mission. But RJ, a woman he had loved once long ago, saves him from his void of despair and, in her effort to console him, reveals two long-held, painful secrets, secrets that inspire within him a dark new purpose for living.
However, it isn’t long before this new lethal life mission of his places him and those he cares for straight within the deadly crosshairs of corrupt Russian agents and unscrupulous corporate moguls and forces him on a desperate and harrowing journey of rescue and revenge, one that takes him from the lush rolling hills of his Southern Pennsylvania farm, down to the mean streets of Baltimore and the steamy bayous of New Orleans, and then back once again to the windswept desert of Iraq where all his troubles first began… and where his most anticipated act of vigilante justice is destined to be executed.
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THE GOOD KILL Storyline Checklist
- Battle weary Navy SEAL ✓
- Fearless, kickass women ✓
- Corrupt corporate moguls ✓
- Conniving Russian agents ✓
- Ruthless ISIS terrorists ✓
- Cold-hearted pimps ✓
- Low-life sex traffickers ✓
- Evil henchmen ✓
- Traitorous scum ✓
- Dark Web hackers ✓
- Cool cars ✓
- Luxurious yachts ✓
- High-speed chases ✓
- Heartless violence ✓
- Brutal redemption ✓
- Love ✓
- Romance ✓
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An enthralling, gripping tale of epic proportions taking the reader on a ride full of twists, turns and action…
Kurt Brindley has constructed an intricate story that immediately immerses readers into the brutal world of organised crime, drug and sex trafficking and a gangster underworld all of which is centered around main character Killian Lebon. This warrior and former navy seal embarks on a journey in search of answers and revenge while also dealing with a huge level of trauma. He’s a character that for all of his flaws and even dark moments you cannot help but admire and get behind.
The story unfolds gradually via a gripping and very readable style with the emphasis on Brindley’s descriptive full sentences (proper sentences, how I have longed for thee…) with a series of stories and characters that all eventually find themselves linked later on. There are a wealth of three dimensional realistic characters with many who have their own flaws much like Killian such as ‘RJ’ with her own traumatic history or ‘Toni’ who is trying to do right even though her surroundings are wrong.
As a reader you definitely get value for money as The Good Kill is long read but it needs to be for the type of story it is and takes some time to get through although not once did I feel as if the story dragged and for a read of this caliber that is indeed an incredible feat.
It’s modern Jason Bourne meets Taken but it feels fresher with a grittier story that is brutal, dark and sometimes violent and always entertaining. There’s revenge and redemption as well as a series of revelations that appear in many different pinnacle moments during the story which is split into 4 parts all of which culminate dramatically.
The Good Kill represents independently published books in the finest possible way.
This novel was dark, twisted, suspenseful, witty, and intense to name a few characteristics. I enjoyed this novel. The characters were well developed. That being said my reason for the 4 star rating is tied entirely to the Henderson character. It seemed his monologues while meant to irritate McKnight got too lengthy and monotonous for me. I extremely relieved when they stopped. To say this is a page turner puts is mildly. Once I got the sync of the time line and different story lines involved I couldn’t put this book down. The action is well paced and adrenaline producing in many places. Other times it is just dark and creates wonderful anticipation for the reader. I will definitely put Kurt Brindley’s name on my author watch list for future reading. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Good Kill by Kurt Brindley
A Killian Lebon Novel #1
Do the ends justify the means? Is killing every the right thing to do? Who deserves death? Should death be simple? Is torture ever okay? And, is a person who takes justice into his or her own hands with the intent of killing someone evil ever in the right? Just a few of the questions I asked myself as I read this book.
The book begins with the brutal execution of a man who had no remorse and was as evil as they come. The “Killer” was a man who used his skill-set to to remove evil sex traffickers from the earth…and he really does an excellent job of it. Some of the scenes are graphic and violent and some might not be willing to read such but within the context of this story it does make sense.
Killian Lebon is a man who has served his country for two decades and when he is injured on a mission and can no longer serve he finds a way to feel useful and serve the world though some might question the way he moves forward with his life. His story is told in flashbacks (a few of them) that mention his service, his last mission and why he does what he does.
This book has many characters in the beginning and flipped back and forth between past and present as well as between threads of the story. The threads are eventually brought together and tied up in the end but it took me a bit of time to see what all of the threads had to do with one another.
In addition to the vigilante justice aspect of the book there are women to save, Russians to thwart and the beginning of a potential romance that may or may not bloom into something more if/when the series continues. I am hoping Killian will eventually find peace and a safe place to land.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Yes
What might I recommend? Perhaps some editing to reduce the page count to make the story a bit tighter/move more quickly.
Thank you to NetGalley and Books Go Social for the ARC – This is my honest review
4 Stars
This is an extremely dark book and isn’t for the faint hearted it also isn’t a fast read like a lot of books are these day By the time you have finished it you will have felt like you have fallen through the gates of hell
Is cold blooded killing ever justified that is the question you will ask yourself as you read this book and I have to tell you to me this killer is a hero he is taking out the scum of the earth and when all legal channels are either paid off or powerless he is the one you would want on your side. Killian Lebon is an ex-Navy SEAL Senior Chief who was badly injured in a mission where he was trying to save girls sold as sex slaves by Isis and when he finally recovers from his injuries that becomes his mission in life This book is not for the squeamish there is plenty of torture and fairly graphic scenes but if that doesn’t worry then I am sure you will love this story