Forced to Kill

Nathan McBride #2

by Andrew Peterson

Trained Marine sniper Nathan McBride is the sole survivor of Montez de Oca, the brutal Nicaraguan interrogator who tortured countless souls to death before vanishing fourteen years ago. Though McBride’s body—as well as his soul—still bear the scars from the interrogator’s blade, he dares to hope the worst is behind him.

But when the FBI recovers a mutilated body from a remote Utah lake, McBride needs just one glimpse to know the Montez de Oca has resurfaced, this time on American soil. And McBride will be damned if he lets him escape again. So begins a quest for justice that will push McBride to the edge, pitting his capacity for mercy against his hunger for vengeance in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that will reach into the highest levels of the US government.

Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Action, Audiobook, Mystery, Suspense, Military Fiction

323 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Andrew Peterson is the internationally bestselling author of the Nathan McBride series. Born and raised in San Diego, California, he attended La Jolla High School before enrolling at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture.

An excellent marksman, he holds the classification of Master in the NRA’s High Power Rifle ranking system. His familiarity with weapons and dedication to research has resulted in many speaking engagements ranging from craft workshops to ATF canine demonstrations.

Andrew began writing fiction in 1990 and sold a short story, Mr. Haggarty’s Stop, to San Diego Writers Monthly in October, 1992. After attending his first writer’s conference in 2005, where he met Ridley Pearson, he became serious about writing the Nathan McBride stories.

FIRST TO KILL (FTK) is Andrew’s debut thriller which features Nathan McBride, the brutally effective, trained Marine scout sniper and former CIA operations officer. FTK was originally published in 2008 by Dorchester Publishing as a mass market paperback. Early in January 2011, Andrew signed with Thomas and Mercer. Then in 2012, FTK was re-released in trade paperback, eBook, and audiobook editions. FTK has been translated into six languages.

Andrew had the privilege of attending Operation Thriller II, a 2011 USO tour to Afghanistan where he personally thanked our troops for their service. He traveled with fellow authors Sandra Brown, Kathy Reichs, Clive Cussler and Mark Bowden. He considers the USO tour one of the highlights of his life. To date, Andrew has donated over 3,000 books to our troops serving overseas and to our wounded warriors recovering in Naval and Army hospitals worldwide.

When he’s not writing the popular Nathan McBride series, Andrew enjoys scuba diving, target shooting, flying helicopters, hiking and camping, and an occasional (and questionable) round of golf. Andrew and his wife, Carla, live in Monterey County, California with their two Giant Schnauzers.

Reviews

[steve spikes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Up to standard good plot good action and suspense.I enjoy the character of Nathan McBride even though he is larger than life.

[Arlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This had good pacing and I liked the characters. It was one of those books that I didn't want to put down.

I read this book for the first time in May 2012, and just finished my second read of it. I found it just as exciting the second time around, and even caught some things on this second read-through that I'm pretty sure I missed the first time.

Summary: There is evidence that the interrogator who tortured Nathan on a botched mission years ago is not only back at work, he's working on US soil. Nathan McBride is the only man known to survive this man's work, and as such, this puts him in a unique position to hunt him down.

Harv is back for the ride this time, as well, and while reading this, I couldn't help thinking, everyone needs a friend like Harvey. Sometimes you wonder if they're reining each other in or egging each other on, and most of the time I'm sure the answer is "Yes."

Quick-witted dialogue and great one-liners keep the pace going and offer breathers from the psychological issues that are popping up. Even at that, Peterson is an expert at describing what a severe case of PTSD is like (and yes, I've seen it first hand in people.), without overdoing it. I got the idea, the gist of the horribleness of all of this, without feeling like I needed to go to psychotherapy after putting the book down. All in all, a very enthralling read, and it left me wanting more of Nathan and Harv!

[Jim A · Rating 4 out of 5]

First: No longer applicable. The error has been fixed.

Second: If you haven't read the first book you will miss a lot of the character development and relationships necessary to understand the interactions in this book.

Third: The author spends too much time revisiting the 'ghosts' that plague McBride. Once or twice would have been sufficient, in my opinion.

Overall I gave it a four star. The book moves right along, even with the above mentioned flaw. I picked it up via Kindle and I think the book price, $2.99. to be very reasonable for this type of thriller.

While I won't compare the author to Silva or Flynn, I think readers of this genre will find the book a good read.

EDITED August 2013.

[Anastasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Forced to Kill by Andrew Peterson is the 2nd book in the Nathan McBride series. When a mutilated body is recovered from a Utah lake, former covert ops specialist Nathan McBride recognizes the work of his previous torturer Montez de Oca and starts the pursuit for his capture. A fast paced, action packed thriller where we learn more of Nathan's past and journey forward. An excellent book with plenty of twists that is difficult to put down.

[Barbara ★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received Forced to Kill as a promotional giveaway and even though I haven't read First to Kill yet, I needed something to listen to in the car so I grabbed book two. Without the first book to compare it to, I'm going to say that this was action-packed and I really liked both Nathan McBride and his side-kick Harvey. Not having read the first book, I enjoyed the flashbacks which gave a little insight into Nathan's PTSD which I'm sure those who read the first book found excessive. Let me rephrase that, I enjoyed learning what caused Nathan's PTSD not the fact that he was tortured. I can honestly say that I wanted to reach through the pages and tear Montez apart with my bare hands so I can only imagine what Nathan wanted to do the crazy a**hole. This story isn't for the faint of heart as there is graphic details of torture and sadism that seems entirely too real and possible. I will definitely be reading First to Kill in the near future.

[daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book Moves quickly and keeps you interested. I Really enjoyed the book. I Will read the next one. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read series thrillers and action books.

The book Moves quickly and keeps you interested. I Really enjoyed the book. I Will read the next one. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read series thrillers and action books.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is proving to be one of my new favorites. McBride's comes back with a vengeance when it has to face off against the man who mutilated him years earlier. It's a great opportunity to explore the character's motivations and better frame the series. I suspected this might happen when I was reading the first book in the series. I thought the faceoff would take place further in the series. I'm glad Peterson decided to tackle the subject early on. It's an opportunity to help readers better understand the protagonist, and this is done to great effect.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Over a decade ago, Nathan McBride barely survived brutal torture at the hands of Nicaraguan interrogator Juan Montez de Oca. Now, a mutilated corpse has turned up dumped in a lake in Utah bearing unmistakable marks of Montez's handiwork. Along with his friend and partner Harvey Fontana, McBride goes after Montez, determined to take him down.

Suffice it to say, the part that essentially amounted to a defense of torture as an effective interrogation method did (to put it lightly) not sit well with me. Otherwise an entertaining enough action-packed read.

[Micael · Rating 3 out of 5]

En väldigt svag 3a.

[Donald Hahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Im hooked

[michael alan cast · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathan McBride is an amazing character.

...Nathan McBride, a character created by a very talented writer, Andrew Peterson, is one of the most interesting characters I've ever read about. Nathan is an ex scout sniper that was captured by a monster, Montez de Oca; a monster that specializes in interrogation, his methods are truly a horror and difficult to comprehend by any sane person. Scarred both physically and mentally, Nathan still remains an honorable man, even though the torture has created a raging, callous, monster nearly as bad as the monster Montez...but the difference is, Nathan is also a true patriot and hero. Nathan and his best friend (and also his spotter from Nathan's sniper days) Harvey Fontana, now are "special assets" for the government when they need things done that need to be hidden below the radar of red tape and bureaucracy. Nathan has a deep since of duty, and a fierce regard for those that can't protect themselves. To harm an innocent or a child will bring Nathan's retribution down on the wicked, his wrath is terrible, swift, and hard. I've really enjoyed reading this series. Peterson's writing style is heavy with research and believability. I will he reading this whole series. HERE'S A BRIEF SUMMARY, NO SPOILERS:

After a body wrapped in chain link fence is pulled up from the depths, it appears that the poor soul has been mutilated, wrapped in the heavy galvanized links, and thrown into the water, still ALIVE! The mutilation is the signature torture of a monster. Nathan and Harv find out that the beast, Montez "the goose" de Oca is in the United States. Nathan's nightmare demons rise to the surface. Harv tries desperately to calm his friend, but Nathan is not to be denied. He is going to catch the man that nearly killed him no matter the costs. Not only for his own personal vendetta, but also because Montez has his hands on an innocent woman...and her two daughters! The thought of what the monster Montez could be doing to them is enough to bring out "The Other" in Nathan. The part of Nathan that is unleashed when he has been pushed too far. The part that many criminals have found to be the last thing they see before they gladly embrace death. ......Wow...Fans from a wide range of many different genre's will enjoy this series.

[mrs j a hewitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rollercoaster of a ride !

Its corny but I really couldn't put this book down from the moment I started reading it . the characters are so real and I found myself rooting for them to succeed & survive ( well most of them ! ) .would definitely recommend if you like thrillers involving James Bond type heroes !!

[Kenny Bellew · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book in Andrew Peterson's Nathan McBride series. Nathan is an ex-CIA op who must hunt down the man who tortured him years earlier and stop the same man from doing the same to others.

This book is rated 4.14 on GoodReads and is 323 pages. I rated it 4.0/5.0. I'll read book 3. This book is a fun read. The ending could have been more succinct, but it was fine. I mean, once all outstanding plot issues have been addressed, I feel an author should wrap up the book in like a paragraph or so. We don't need a lap around the track to cool down.

[Martha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I almost stopped at the beginning because the violence was too disturbing. But it calmed down. It may be a good series. I liked the leads.

[Mike Nemeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading the first in Andrew Peterson's Nathan McBride series, cracking the second, "Forced to Kill," felt slightly like the author could be delving too deep into the protagonist's dark side. McBride, an ex special ops agent for the CIA and a former marine sniper, is as damaged a main character as they come. He's got demons, referenced for background purposes in the first novel and amplified by the recurring nightmares he has and the reactions he has when wakes up next to somebody. He's afraid he'll kill anybody close because his dreams are that intense. A fellow named Montez de Oca tortured McBride after an assignment gone bad in the steamy jungles of Nicaragua. For three weeks, de Oca extracted information from his prisoner, using especially violent and sadistic methods. He crisscrossed the ex soldier's body with cuts. They weren't deep enough to kill, but they did the job of inflicting pain, especially when de Oca inserted the taser into the cuts an unleashed a bolt of electricity into the exposed nerve endings. McBride nearly died and would have if not for his rescue by partner Harvey Fontana, the man with whom he later successfully entered into a private security business. Now de Oca has resurfaced. A body turns up with the same distinctive torture carvings at the bottom of a reservoir. The FBI and CIA get involved. McBride is given the green light to investigate. But there's more going on. Every thread McBride pulls seems to unravel something rotten and make him relive his torture. Peterson has a gift for detailing unpleasantness and makes his story readable. His paces the story quickly, slowly building his characters and their motivations. He description of places, professions, weapons and everything else in this trade show meticulous research. But they're brief and don't slow the story. Just enough. I hit the Kindle "buy now" button to keep reading this novel after the first and did the same with the third. Had to have more. I've spent the balance of the last four weeks with McBride and don't intend to stop until I've exhausted the available library.

[Linda Goudreau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had this book for months.....

I was actually afraid to read this book. I have gone thru the intro pages at least 3 times. And I was sure I had blundered into a sickeningly graphic blood and gore story that would make my heart feel awful and leave me with bad memories for the rest of my life. Don't get me wrong there are some of those in this book, but Andrew Peterson handles them wisely and skillfully. This is a good book, the story is well thought out. The characters are real and really care for each other. The bad guy is truly bad to the core, glad he got what he did. Hard to believe our government is as wacked out as shown in this book. I believe there is a spark of truth in this book. Looking forward to getting thru the others in this series. I still have never watched the Shining or any of the Godfather movies or any Rambo or Rocky shows. Thanks, Amarillo Turtle

[Katie Seehusen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great installment of the Nathan McBride series. This book gave a little insight into what happened to Nathan at the hands of Montez, you also get some information about Montez's character as well. There is a trap that some authors fall into that kind of drives me nuts. They describe certain scenes or situations the same way every time and they happen a lot through out the books. First, when people meet Nathan they will stare at his face and he will judge them on their reaction or lack there of. Second, when Hav eats he will eat a lot and it will surprise Nathan. And third, which may not continue after this book, but I will see, is that Nathan will at some point struggle with this dark side and then be disappointed at himself for it. These are the reasons why this won't be a 5 star novel, but I really liked the book and I now own the rest of the series.

[Sue Morcumb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book, a super story with lots of drama, intrigue and emotions good and bad, and when all was said and done the guy who had been hurt the most gave in to love, and it was a super ending, the book held me in the story all the way to the end and it was a really good read. The story started at a cracking pace and did stop until it finished. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to anyone to read, I am sorry to finish it but there is another one in the series so I shall be downloading it down on to my Kindle as soon as possible. Excellent book, well written and nice not to have swearing in the story, I always feel that when there is a lot of swearing in a book it detracts from the story and I sometimes lose interest.

[Jeff Benham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Montez de Oca is a top level interrogator. Nobody has survived his ruthless methods. Nobody except Nathan McBride, who Oca thinks is dead. Is he ever in for a surprise! 14 years later a body is found in a Utah lake and Nathan knows Montez is up to his old tricks. But he is only in it for the money, so who is paying him and why. And why doesn't the top level of government want McBride to find out the truth? Maybe Oca's men should not have kicked a sleeping bear and maybe he should not have kidnapped a mother and her two children, because nothing is going to stop Nathan and Harv now. Excellent 2nd book.

[Danny · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid Revenge story

This review is based how I felt reading the book. It was amazing. Rare to give a second book a 5/5 but here I am. Nathan was great. He was great in the first book though raises the bar in this book. Liked this adventure ride more than the first book. Are there negatives sure. Though they are nip picks and I won’t hold it against the larger plot of the story.
If you have a grudge against someone. Read this book to know the answer on how to handle things. Haha. If you were on the fence after reading the first book, I think this book will replace those feelings and get you hooked on the main character. So read it, as it’s really a page turner.

[Charris · Rating 4 out of 5]

The series starring Nathan McBride and Harvey Fontano continues. This time they are actively searching for the man who tortured Nathan when he was captured. Colonel Juan Montez de Oca is operating in the United States and has already killed one man and kidnapped a woman and her two daughters. His interrogation methods include torture. The CIA and other top ranking government officials want Montez captured alive. Nathan and his partner race to find the missing woman and her daughters before Montez disappears forever. Another great thriller that keeps you turning pages until the end.

[Michele Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

New favorite series & author

Spec Ops story that puts you personally into the story, ducking into shadows and chasing the "bad guys". The characters have personalities so real and reactions so honest...I sometimes forgot this was a book and thought about the characters when I wasn't reading, which can make it difficult to not pick up and continue reading when I had other things to attend to.
I recommend this series to action addicts, especially those who enjoy a love story without the smut.

[Kaye Sinkule · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrifying

I read the first book in this series and was captured by the suspense and intrigue, although I thought it was a bit too gory in a couple parts. However into 60 pages of this second book I was appalled at the liberty this author has taken with his writing. I am deleting this book and will not read another by this author. I was sick throughout the night and could not sleep. There are enough tragedies in daily life to deal with instead of subjecting myself to this author's sick distorted writings. Do not buy this author if you value your sanity.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started out this book wondering why I was reading it - it was so formula/stereotype it was annoying, but could not put it down either. In the end, I did enjoy this bood - and since the next book in the series is free, I'm on to that one... Go figure.

In this book, Nathan has to confront that man who tortured him nearly to death 11? years earlier. Finding and killing the man becomes a lot more complicated than he could ever have imagined.

[DG · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wounded hero that's easy to root for -- sort of a battered Jack Reacher. This second in a six part series gives a lot of background on his traumatic past that's led to who he is today. And it's a chance for him to face a past demon.

It's a good tale, but only if you're into this type of story. Not really really a great novel, but entertaining pulp fiction. For what it is, it's a good story told well.

[Thomas D · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Great 2nd Book, continues the action & Suspense.

This is a great, fast moving series with a cast of interesting characters. This story fills them out much more, but the 4 Stars, rather than 5 is due to the extra details on 'Enhanced Interrogation' that doesn't add enough to the story. Still a very good read.

[Ray Bray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Brilliant book

The second book in the series and even better than the first. I just could not put this down and read this in five nights.

I am just so very glad that I have come late to the Andrew Peterson party as this means that there are still plenty of books already written and I do not have to wait. Just superb. Thank you Andrew.

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again another easy read in the Nathan McBride saga. I bought the entire series of books by accident from the kindle store. I don't regret it as although the story is a the average tale of revenge etc but it is fast paced, and not too over the top with the super human capabilities or the protagonist.

[Bill Barnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story an plot

Parts of the story seemed like filler. That is words to fill a quota like these reviews. All in all a good story and the author shows promise. Being retired and coming from a family of readers I read 150 +- books a year. Even on vacation I will still read at night. I hope the author takes this review as positive overall.

[brian millar · Rating 5 out of 5]

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