Freedom to Kill

Novels of the FBI #3

by Paul Lindsay

Ebola virus unleashed on crowds at Disneyland . . . plastic explosives hidden in 747s . . . random car bombings on interstate highways--tense, thrilling, and as real as today's headlines, Freedom to Kill presents an authentic novel of suspense by a former FBI agent. Facing a madman dubbed the "Cataclysmist, " FBI agent Mike Devlin races against time to break a case that threatens the security of the whole country.

Genres: Thriller, Mystery

287 pages, Hardcover

First published June 24, 1997

About the author

Librarian note:
There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name

Aka Noah Boyd.

Paul Lindsay graduated from MacMurray College in 1968 and served a tour of duty in Vietnam as a Marine Corps infantry officer. He later joined the FBI and worked in the Detroit office for twenty years. He is the author of five other novels -- Freedom to Kill; Code Name: Gentkill; Witness to the Truth; The Fuehrer's Reserve; and Traps. He lives in Rye, New Hampshire.

Reviews

[Colleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not bad. Book was randomly lying around, so I read it. Pretty obvious in parts and a little formulaic (didn't like the whole wife "oh noes! your job is dangerous!" drama, which was a little dumb and repetitive), but Freedom to Kill pleasantly killed some time. Not going to purposely run out and get all these author's books (not a big fan of straight up FBI procedurals) but if I'm stuck somewhere again and another one of his books is conveniently at hand, I will read it.

[Cecelia Weiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!!!!!

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Since 2020 I don't exactly want to read about deadly diseases

[Sandy Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping story of how joint law enforcement agencies can pull together to find a cataclysmic terrorist. From the release of Ebola virus in Disney World, through bombs in cars and planes and sarin gas at the Justice Department, you'll be on the edge of your seat as you follow Mike Devlin in his search to divert disasters.

[Luke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a pretty good book; it kept me hooked. However, there were quite a few suspensions of disbelief, even though Lindsay is, in fact, a former FBI agent. I'll definitely read more of his work; hopefully he'll grow into his craft.

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was pretty intense. It had a lot of action and always left the chapters on cliff-hangers. It was a writing technique that was very to-the-point and that allowed it to be an action-filled book. It explains FBI protocall (although the main character breaks that a lot, of course).

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Paul Linsday's writing style and dialogue. Different hero, still with flaws but quite likable and quite heroic. liked this one alot.

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked it

[Piper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't usually read fiction but this was well written with a believable storyline, not a waste of my time. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes realistic fiction or crime stories.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Felt very real.

[Ken Schloman · Rating 3 out of 5]

good thriller to kill time with.