Killer Instinct

by: Joseph Finder

Published by: St. Martin's Press

Reviewed by Andrea Sisco

Thirty-year-old Jason Steadman lives in Boston and works as a sales executive for a large electronics company. He's good at his job, but he's not a mover and shaker. The "killer instinct" isn't there in either his professional or personal life. It concerns him and troubles his wife who came from money and wants the "good life." While she dreams of big luxurious homes, he believes his career might be on the skids.

Jason's life is about to change. Following a car accident, he meets a former Special Forces officer, Kurt Semko. They have some things in common and Jason gives Kurt a recommendation for a corporate security job in his company.

Suddenly Jason's stalled career is on the fast track and his rivals suffer. But it's Kurt who is manipulating events. When Jason learns what Kurt is doing and his methods, he attempts to stop him. And Jason's new best friend becomes a dangerous enemy that may cost him everything.

Joseph Finder is a talented storyteller with thrilling action in all of his books. The plot is ingenious, compelling and frightening. As with most suspense novels, there is a requirement to suspend your belief system occasionally, but that just adds to the excitement and flavor. Killer Instinct was a bit slow to start and then it kicked into gear and didn't let up. This novel sizzles.

Armchair Interviews says: If you enjoy Killer Instinct, you might want to check out Joseph Finder's other novels.