Never Miss by Melissa Koslin | A Four Star Book Review of a Suspense Novel
*I voluntarily received a complimentary e-copy of this book from Revell at Baker Publishing Group via NetGalley. All thoughts below are my own and I was not required to post a positive review. Also, this blog post includes affiliate links which means I will receive a commission based on sales generated via these links.
DEBUT NOVEL
With everything from an intriguing super virus to riveting suspense and mind-blowing lead characters with unique skill sets, Melissa Koslin captures readers attention with Never Miss!
This epic page-turner kept me engrossed from beginning to end. As Lyndon Vaile and Kadence Tolle join forces, using his brain and her braun to stop a sinister plan unfolding, readers will find themselves a captivated audience in this detailed race against time.
Former CIA sniper Kadance Tolle possesses a special set of skills and a rare pedigree. She comes from a family of assassins, and by saving Lyndon Vaile's life she risks being found by them. Despite the danger, Kadance feels compelled to help Lyndon discover who is after him--and his research that seems to prove that the Ebola virus was manmade and is about to be weaponized.
With shadowy figures pursuing them and a Mastermind watching their every move, Kadance and Lyndon must scramble to stop an impending bioattack at the State of the Union address. But their warnings fall on deaf ears, and it becomes increasingly clear that there's no one they can trust--except perhaps each other.
Strap in for a breakneck story that will have you up all night, hurtling toward the last page as the clock ticks and time runs out.
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★★★★ | Readers who enjoy the high-stakes adventure/military style of authors Ronie Kendig or Susan May Warren and the captivating suspense of authors such as Elizabeth Goddard, Dani Pettrey or Lynette Eason might just love Melissa Koslin’s debut novel, Never Miss.
The eye-catching cover to Never Miss immediately drew me in and intrigued me. I expected a suspense story that held a hint of sy-fy (guilty of judging the book by it’s cover!) but rather, found a fast-pace race against time story of two very unique individuals pairing up to stop world destruction with a super-virus.
This novel had great characters whom I enjoyed very much. I loved that they were each working through something and complimented each other well, though they were very different. Koslin surprised and enraptured me with her heroine Kadance, a former CIA sniper with a dark past and with Lyndon, a sexy, highly intelligent man with his own capable, heroic force. Koslin stepped outside the box when she created these two characters and for me, they were the captivating enjoyment behind this story - getting to know them, feeling empowered by their skills and somewhat eccentric minds.
Witnessing the connection form, and grow, between these two characters was what kept me coming back for more from this book.
The story had excellent suspense and moved at a great pace, keeping me intrigued. The creative plot was unique and unlike other novels in the Christian fiction suspense category. The level of detail Koslin incorporated was very appreciated as she carefully unfolded the plot while maintaining the high stakes.
One thing I noticed about this story was how it focused solely on Lyndon and Kadance. The secondary characters played very minor roles which was interesting to me. I found that I enjoyed that aspect and it kept me guessing as to what came next.
While I felt the super-virus threat and suspense was very real and even probable, I did struggle with Kadance’s family of snipers and her situation there. Perhaps that was the imaginative, super-fiction element Koslin was aiming for, but it was lost on me and took away some of the believability of the story for me.
Overall, however, Never Miss was different from others in its genre and that in itself, was refreshing! The characters were highly enjoyable, eccentric and skilled. The novel is well written and after reading the teaser for Koslin’s next novel, I’m delighted to say, I can’t wait!
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