In the real world, I’d like to think an FBI and ICE agent could put their emotions–and attractions aside–for a week to focus on what was important. I didn’t find either character relatable, and Evan’s insistence on talking to Kiley about the botched raid rubbed me the wrong way. Kiley blames Evan for the death of a colleague, because Evan was in charge of the raid in which the individual died. Secondly, the two main characters–Evan and Kiley–have a complicated past. I know Sleeman did it for her readers, but she didn’t need to specify them at all.

I find it unlikely that the characters–all experienced professionals within their respective agencies–would use the proper names. Instead, the author gave the proper title and acronym. Sleeman could have said the characters sent something to an FBI forensics team. It was as if she were trying to impress her readers with her knowledge, and thus she referenced different operating groups. But when Sleeman dropped FBI acronyms, I almost felt like I was listening to a patronizing professor. I could tell she thoroughly researched before writing Minutes to Die. The premise was good: We must save the country before it’s too late! I’ve enjoyed what I call “America is the best go kill the terrorists” novels since I first picked up Vince Flynn and Brad Thor in high school, but leeman’s not anywhere near their skill levels. Unfortunately, this book didn’t exceed my expectations. Minutes to Die by Susan Sleeman seemed right up my alley. Millions of lives potentially endangered?

As threats ensue, they reach their breaking point, racing to save countless lives'.

'Terrorists planning a deadly attack have entered the US, and FBI Agent Kiley Dawson and ICE Agent Evan Bowers are charged with taking them down-except Kiley blames Evan for the death of her former partner. Genres: Fiction, Christian, Romance, Suspense Published by Bethany House on August 4, 2020 Also by this author: Seconds to Live, Hours to Kill

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