Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite

After losing his best friend, Beck Easton, in a mission gone wrong, superspy Cade Foster is overwhelmed by grief and guilt. He wants nothing more than to bring down hardcore criminal mastermind Jack Doyle, the man behind Beck’s death. When intel reveals Doyle’s presence in France, Cade flies into the country with his handler’s blessing. However, Cade may not be the only one hunting for Doyle. Newly recruited into the covert intelligence ranks, Sloane Easton, Beck’s sister, is also in France on the same mission as Cade. Sloane is after justice for her late brother. Their handler intentionally kept them in the dark about each other. It is bad enough that they share a fraught history and enough “unresolved business.” As their missions collide, Cade and Sloane find themselves stuck together. Facing a dangerous, elusive enemy, and with the stakes high, can the pair work out their differences and accomplish their mission? Find out in Krista Beggan’s A Life Saving Bullet.

This gripping page-turner will grab you by the scruff of your neck and won’t let go until the final word. Krista Beggan’s A Life Saving Bullet is a must-read for lovers of fast-paced crime thrillers blended with mystery, high-stakes drama, high-octane action, adventure, humor, and more. Running the storyline on a multi-perspective double timeline, the ingenious plot features an exciting, dynamic cast. The colorful, evocative cinematic depictions brought the scenes to life on the pages. It felt like I was watching a contemporary Hollywood crime thriller starring Tom Hardy and Vanessa Kirby. I was swept up in a whirlwind of covert ops, secrets, vendettas, romance, crime, and more. The edge-of-your-seat suspense and the jaw-dropping plot twists hooked me. I enjoyed the sharp, lively conversations peppered with sarcasm, banter, wry humor, and accompanied by witty, introspective commentary. This gave depth to the cast’s emotions, traits, and conflicts. I loved this book.