Review: High-Intensity Thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 19, 2013
Killing Instinct is the third novel in the Michael Sykora series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone. Sean Riley, a hitman who served in supporting roles in prior novels, is elevated to the status of co-protagonist. He and Michael pursue a snuff film producer who is obsessed with Sean's girlfriend.Author Darcia Helle does a fine job of combining intense action scenes with ones that flesh out Sean's character. We also see Michael's girlfriend take a more active role in the plot. Female thriller fans will love this development.My only criticism is that it took so long to roll out the third novel in this series. I hope that #4 is in the works.