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In the Netherlands, FBI Special Agent Alexandra Martel, on loan to Interpol and serving as a liaison to the Dutch National Police, helps stop the theft of nuclear material intended for sale to members of the Islamic Levant Front. Little did they know that the theft was designed as a misdirection while others completed plans for another attack.

When Alex learns of the mysterious death of a friend, MI5 officer Krysten Gosling, her investigation uncovers a conspiracy involving the theft of a nuclear warhead. Can Alex thwart their nefarious plan?

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First in the Special Agent Alexandra Martel series, readers meet Alex as she uses her sharpshooter skills to stop a theft of nuclear material. Strong characters, a complex plot, and non-stop action all work together to pull readers into the telling of this espionage tale from the outset.

Realistic characters and actions keep the narrative believable as the unfolding story brings unexpected surprises. A strong sense of place anchors the narrative as events have the characters traveling around the globe.

I received a free copy of this book from St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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I don't read a lot of military themed thrillers, but one thing immediately appealed to me about this one - the heroine, Special Agent Alexandra Martel.
From the outset, I declared her a badass. As the title suggests, one of her many talents is her perfect shot. But she is more than an excellent markswoman. She is also intuitive, vigilant and brave. Reasons why she is so highly regarded in a "man's world". Also, I liked that the male author didn't try to glorify her in any way beyond her skills. It made sense given the storyline.

Told in the third person, the story has several plot lines - a missing warhead, the mysterious death of one of Alex's friends, and some ruthless Russians who tie the other two plotlines together. Most of Alex's colleagues don't see the connections, but her gut instincts prove valuable as time passes.

While there is a hint of an attraction between Alex and Caleb, who works for the CIA and is eager to recruit her, the author doesn't have any fluff in this first installment. It is 99% action, making it a page turner.

If you are a fan of this genre, check this one out!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of Perfect Shot.

I enjoyed Perfect Shot and look forward to the next in the series.

A fast read and a good story. Well written and a great escape for a lazy weekend curled up on the couch.

Steve Urszenyi's "Perfect Shot" ticks off all the boxes for a fast-moving thriller: missing radioactive bomb materials, an ace sniper in main character Special Agent Alexandra Martel, and assorted good guys and bad guys from various parts of the world. All these would generally add up to a very enjoyable spy novel, but Urszenyi has added a twist. At the beginning of the story Alexandra (called Alex) learns of the death of a friend in London she hasn't seen for a while. Something is fishy. The police have called it an accident but Alex is suspicious.

Meanwhile, Alex and an assortment of British, American, and Dutch officials travel from place to place trying to catch up with the nuke thieves. Is a bad actor going to build a bomb immediately and , if so, what is their target?

Alex doesn't always know who to trust. Urszenyi has inserted some characters that had me wondering which side they were on. Usually I was wrong, but that added to the enjoyment of the book.

I highly recommend "Perfect Shot." It is really hard to put down and the plot twists are great.

Alex deserves her own series. I hope she gets one

I had really high hopes of this book, was interested in seeing a female lead in an action book.

Unfortunately, for me the book didn't flow, I didn't like the way it went back to the previous life Alex had, and just found the story a little drawn out, there seemed to be an awful of Russian spies being shot on the streets of London!

I would probably try the author again if he brings out another Alex Martell book, just to see.

Sorry wasn't for me.

Wow! I would have never guessed this is a debut novel. Well-written and very fast-paced action thriller featuring a female protagonist.

Description:
Special Agent Alexandra Martel has put her days on the battlefield behind her. Charming and disarming, relentless and lethal, she earned a reputation as one of the most renowned and decorated Army snipers in the service before stepping away. But when Alex, now an FBI special agent on loan to Interpol, learns that an old friend, an MI5 officer, has been killed under mysterious circumstances, she’s pulled back into the dangerous world she left behind: a world where some people fear her, some want to recruit her, and everyone seems to want her dead.

Following a trail of clues left behind by the dead woman, Alex pieces together a terrifying conspiracy that only escalates when a nuclear warhead goes missing. Dodging death at every turn, she reluctantly joins forces with a CIA agent, but he has plans of his own for her—and will stop at nothing to achieve them.

Chasing the truth through the streets of London and bustling Turkish markets to the underbelly of Paris, Alex is unrelenting in her pursuit of justice. But as the clock ticks down and the world edges closer to doom, she must fall back on her Special Ops skills to stop the unthinkable. She thought her life as a sniper was behind her— but with stakes this high, she might be the only person with the perfect shot to render the world safe.

My Thoughts:
Looks like I will be following another series as I really enjoyed this one. Alex Martel makes a great heroine with a strong sense of duty and responsibiity. The book is full of action and I only got bogged down for a short period in technical details (when they are in Thailand military base). The plot is gripping and kept my attention throughout. I would recommend to anyone who likes action thrillers.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books through Netgalley for an advance copy. This book will be published on November 14, 2023.

This fast paced, action packed, espionage thriller debut from Steve Urszenyi kept me turning pages late into the night. Unique for this genre of military/intelligence action thriller, the main character is female. Special Agent Alexandra Martel is a kick ass FBI Special Agent who will keep you enthralled throughout. I am excited that this is the beginning of a new series. I can't wait for the next book. Highly recommended for fans of John Gilstrap, Jack Carr or Marc Cameron.

Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for an advanced reader copy.

This was a very good book With a lot of twists Thank you to the author publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read for a honest review

I'm glad I had the opportunity to read this book.I like reading the first in a series or the first book by an author. This is a good one on all counts. A strong female hero who is realistic in her adventures and the plot line held up throughout the book. I will read more by him of Alex.

Perfect Shot: Special Agent Martel #1
Steve Urszenyl
This is the first book in a new series by author Steve Urszenyl. In Perfect Shot we meet our hero Special Agent Alexandra Martel. The legendary Army sniper and paramedic is now an FBI Special Agent on loan to Interpol.
This tale begins with an action-packed mission in the Netherlands that doesn’t go as planned. Two of the terrorists managed to escape and take the nuclear material with them. Alex and her teammate, Caleb track the escaping terrorists in a helicopter setting on empty. With her sniper skills in play, she stops the escaping men. It is obvious where Alex’s talents lie but the results are usually bullets flying and dead bodies strewn around, unfortunately, local law enforcement do not appreciate her skills. When Alex receives word that an old friend and MI5 agent is dead, she returns to London. Krysten’s death has been ruled an accident, but Alex has her suspicions.
Perfect Shot is a fast-paced thriller. The characters are well fleshed out. Alex is a strong female lead. The plot is absorbing; I find it amazing author Steve Urszenyl managed to fill this book with so much action, the feeling of suspense looms throughout the tale, attention-grabbing search for clues, details of what it is like to be a sniper, spies, terrorist and espionage. Alex is an impressive character demonstrating, likability, intelligence and self-confidence.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book for review. My reviews are my unbiased opinions.

Alex Martell is an FBI Special Agent assigned to Interpol when we first meet her. Prior to joining the FBI, she was a military sniper. This, an introduction to the protagonists, story takes readers to the Netherlands, London, Turkey and Paris. Alex is following the trail of a missing nuclear bomb and stopping those who stole it. The plot is multilayered and various characters are telling their stories themselves. The action is non-stop and well done enough to be believable. Thanks to Net Galley and Minotaur Books for an ARC for an honest review.

Quite the amazing thriller debut by Steve Urszenyi, with a good cast of characters, twisting plot, and a whole lot of action. The writing is very detailed and very authentic.
Alex Martel is a lethal sniper, FBI agent on loan to Interpol, and is looking for a stolen nuclear weapon. She's notified of suspicious circumstances, regarding the death of an old friend and MI5 officer.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with a free ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
I highly recommend reading this very entertaining book and look forward to this series to continue on.

Overall I think this was a great book. I liked the strong female character and the story. I did think it had to many acronyms and I felt that Caleb’s character was written to seem he wasn’t as competent as Alex, which didn’t make sense to me. I think his character could have been better. I did like Alex and thought she was a great character.
I enjoyed reading Perfect Shot and recommend others to read it too

I was invited by the publisher to review this book. I was intrigued by the title and the book description and also the early reviews that it had received. I started the book without much expectations since it was mentioned that Steve is a debutant writer. The story did takeoff a bit slow in the beginning. However, it quickly picked up steam and there was no putting down the Kindle and I just completed the entire book in couple of settings. It’s quite fast paced. The writing is very detailed and very authentic. The descriptions take you to the situation and the locations very well. I’m pretty impressed for the first time author. I would highly recommend this book to people who love thrillers. .

A formidable female protagonist, a missing nuclear weapon, interagency rivalries both foreign and domestic, spies, traitors, US vs Russia rivalry, Paris, disinformation — what more could one ask for?

Special Agent Alexandra (Alex) Martel is a force to be reckoned with, and a woman of multiple skill sets (combat medic, world class sniper, counterterrorism expert). These skills will be necessary as she attempts to unravel an intricate plot and facedown opposition from colleagues and superiors who are convinced that she is on the wrong track.

The story has plenty of action and intrigue. There is a great supporting cast. One of my favorites is London cabbie and former soldier Gareth.

I hope “Perfect Shot” is a success, so there will be more opportunities to read about the adventures of Ms. Martel.

Alex Martel is a lethal sniper and FBI agent on loan to Interpol. She is currently on assignment in Europe, with a mission to thwart a nuclear weapon transaction. When she learns that an MI5 operative and old acquaintance has been killed, she promptly starts an unofficial investigation that could somehow be tied to her recent mission. As she tries to untangle the mystery of her friend’s death, and make sense of her CIA impromptu partner, she learns that the fate of thousands of innocent people could lie in her hands.
Thoughts
This is an action-packed, entertaining military/spy thriller that features a tough and capable female main character. Alex Martel’s life is marked by a long military lifestyle and the painful loss it brought her. Her tough but vulnerable character made me root for her, especially when she reveals herself as a conscientious patriot. Her mysterious partner, Caleb, provides an element of moral ambiguity throughout the story. The various settings are interesting, and the action scenes are expertly written. The pace of the novel is swift and the story propulsive once you get over the variety of acronyms used for the different agency dependencies and programs.
This is my first reading of this genre, and I loved the action. I had to read it with an open mind but found myself totally engaged through the satisfying end. The first book in a series, I highly recommend it if you are a fan of spy and military thrillers, weapons, international intrigue, and lots of action.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in return for an honest review.

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Cinematic quality with a strong female protagonist that wasn't portrayed as some femme fatale who is merely sexy. She was realistic! I was mentally casting this novel the entire time!


Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Perfect Shot follows Special Agent, a former battlefield medic, turned expert sniper, that is on loan to Interpol through the FBI.  If readers are looking for a tough, strong, and clever female badass, look no further than this character.  The author paints Aleandra Martel, as a no-nonsense type of protagonist, that just wants answers, after receiving a call from a woman about the suspicious death of a friend, which leads to something much larger.

Steve Urszenyi paints a vivid picture of the different settings throughout Europe, as well, as the different characters Alex meets along the way in her quest for answers.  He has a way of making you feel the character’s personalities through the dialogue with each other.  With so many twists and turns, you will not be able to put the book down, as Alex uncovers a diabolical plot involving a nuclear weapon, that can have catastrophic consequences on a global scale.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins press and Minotaur books for the e-arc version for my honest review.

I just finished this OUTSTANDING book. I loved the tension and edge-of-my-seat excitement all the way through the novel.
The author did an incredible job of doing his due diligence with military information.
I felt like I was being chased through the streets of Paris and Turkey.
I hope there will be another installment so we can see where Caleb and Alex with their relationship.
I loved it!