Kill Shot

January 8, 2018
Sleeman (Fatal Mistake) concentrates on trust and forgiveness in this exciting romantic crime novel. Former marine sniper turned FBI agent Rick Cannon is assigned to discover who stole the technology behind a classified weapon: self-steering smart bullets that give a novice shooter the skills of a trained sniper. The prime suspect is psychologist Olivia Dobbs, whose client was murdered by a smart bullet. Rick, who doesn’t trust shrinks due to his experience with his late wife’s therapist, has his own prejudices against her. When he goes to question her, Olivia turns the tables; she wants to dig deeper into Rick’s mind to learn how he thinks. Although Rick still has his suspicions of her, the two collaborate after Olivia tells him of two former clients who could have died from the same bullets. Olivia also finds him handsome, but Rick’s inability to share his feelings makes her doubt the possibility of a relationship. As the case unfolds and suspicion is steered away from Olivia, Rick develops feelings for her. But when more smart bullets are used and Olivia’s life is threatened, Rick must make tough choices. Although Olivia’s influence inspires Rick to recommit himself to a relationship with God, faith elements are secondary in Sleeman’s enjoyable procedural romance.