Matt was an honest Special Agent, who fell a victim to power play and politics. This cost him his career with the United States security outfits, and he was banned from working in the country. Hence, Matt was hired to protect some dignitaries on a luxury yacht. The yacht was attacked, and the attempts on his life never stopped. First, his aunt was killed; next, his enemies seemed to know all his moves, and then his beloved stepsister was beaten to the point of death. Matt was out for blood, but where will he look? Sam, his best friend and partner who became resentful? Claire, his Special Agent ex-girlfriend cum housemate and handler? Or Richard, his long-lost brother who had a score to settle? Find out in The Export’s Revenge by J.K. Kelly.

The Export’s Revenge by J.K. Kelly is a crime novel that will appeal to lovers of action. It is fast-paced and exposes the intersection between politics and law enforcement. The area of overlap between these two is power, and those on both sides of the divide will do anything to get ahead and grasp it. The upright people caught in the madness become threats or pawns in this game, making them dispensable either way. I enjoyed the plot of this novel, which had depth, was unique, and unpredictable. The development was superb and the characters realistic. I loved the multifaceted nature of Matt and the wit of Wes. There has to be more for Francesca and her confusing attitude at the meetup. This is a beautiful book, and I’d love to read more of Kelly’s work.

The Export's Revenge by J.K. Kelly is a gripping thriller with an international setting, taking readers across countries from the Gulf of Thailand to the Vatican Museum, from London to Peru, and to the White House. Matt Christopher is working far from home, providing security on a luxury yacht floating quietly in the Gulf of Thailand when he has to deal with a plot from someone he thought was his closest friend. It is not long before his handler calls him to say his sister has been brutally attacked in Italy and left to die. Now he must find the person behind the attack and carry out his revenge. With the help of Francesca, a well-trained Italian Special Forces agent, Matt follows a dangerous trail to execute revenge, a path that takes him through betrayal and unexpected twists.

J.K. Kelly plots with style and writes settings that are colorful and make it easy for readers to imagine the places where the action is taking place. The writing in itself is superb, littered with vivid descriptions of scenes and elements of the setting and well-crafted dialogues. The protagonist is a well-developed character and I enjoyed how the author brings characters from his past into his current mission. His relationships with other characters, especially Francesca, are brilliantly written. The Export's Revenge is a novel for readers who enjoy stories packed with action and characters they cannot easily forget. The characters are multi-dimensional and some of them are completely different from what they look like at first, and this increases the complexity in both plot and characterization. The story is suspenseful; an absolutely thrilling yarn that I couldn’t put down.