The sequel to Kill Zone (2007) puts a target on former marine sniper Kyle Swanson’s back. Believed to be dead, Swanson takes on secret missions under the radar of the conventional alphabet agencies. A rival sniper, who appears to be an even more accurate shot than Swanson, kills an Iraqi scientist who had proof of a secret weapons plan concocted by Saddam Hussein before his death in the Iraq War. Then a chemical-weapon attack on British soil forces Swanson to confront the reality that the murderer is someone he knows. The manhunt to stop the killings propels the pages forward, but this one isn’t all about action: Swanson proves a surprisingly complex character. The military man pictured on the jacket, along with Swanson’s backstory as a sniper, suggest a hardware-heavy story that only an armed- services veteran could love. Surprisingly, it’s completely the opposite. Readers will be compelled to find the first in this series and will look forward to another Swanson adventure. --Jeff Ayers --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
