The blistering true story of a british battle group under siege 1st penguin edition by sgt. Due to the eclectic tastes and interests here on the hide, there is a huge potential for knowledge expansion for so many others. Mar 20, 2017 free kindle book cover template titled snipers eye. Books about snipers what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. In the short story, the sniper by liam oflaherty, the story conveys a message of justice. Pages in category snipers in fiction the following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. Time to hunt by stephen hunter, point of impact by stephen hunter, sniper one. This list identifies 11 books about snipers and sniping recommended by 172 people who have recommended and voted their favorite apps, website. Walmart has a huge selection of reading material, including classics, new releases and non fiction. Does walmart carry all the books on the bestselling books list. He is haunted by memories of his warfare and uses alcohol as a buffer. The books are all listed in publication order with the chronological order in brackets next to each book.
The eyewitness account of operation redwing and the lost heroes of seal team 10 by marcus luttrell. For real is a biweekly nonfiction podcast that puts the spotlight on new books and old favorites that tell it like it is, or at least try to. A discharged marine sniper is trying to find himself as a civilian in florida. Similiar to our list of 100 fiction books to read in a lifetime, this list of 50 non fiction books contains recommendations you might actually read if you havent already.
Navy seal chris kyle, and the source for clint eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best picture from 1999 to 2009, u. His fellow american warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from. The tale of a german sniper erenberger, timothy on. Last updated july 1st, 2019 here are the stephen hunter books in order for his bob lee swagger series and the rest of his fiction and non fiction work. Some books about the sniper s i thought were really good. Really want to sit back in get lost in a russian only sniper book. Game of snipers by stephen hunter signed first edition book. With a radio those two snipers could lay waste to an entire division by calling in artillery, close air support, mortars, ect. Best non fiction books of 2019, and whats to come in 2020. This is a list of books, articles, and documentaries about snipers. Military history, which was written with chris kyle and jim defelice.
Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. An advanced training manual for military and police snipers is a non fiction book written by john plaster and published in 1993. Below is a list of scott mcewens books in order of when. Reading this book revealed that snipers are just not excellent marksmen, but more, much more. Many people believe that they cant do anything to protect their privacy online, but thats not true. Good non fiction sniper book do not read ronin it sucks green donkey dicks. This thread is for the titled topic of any good non fiction books. Stallengrad would be a nice theater of war to read. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. Mark greaney, new york times bestselling author of mission critical in this blazing new thriller from pulitzer prize winner stephen hunter, master sniper bob lee swagger takes on his bi. Time to hunt features flashbacks to bob lees time during the war, however it is still recommended you read that after black light. The last few titles on the list known as the extended list, never have arrows.
Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Or simply search for your favorite author or book genre. Search results for sniper sorted by relevance page 1. You can try sniper on the easter front by albrecht wacker about sepp alleberger, a crack german sniper on ww2 credited with 257 kills and possibly responsible for 5x more. Suspense fiction serial murder investigation crimes against politicians police psychopaths snipers employees murderinvestigation african american detectives united states. Adapted from his memoir of the same name, and directed by clint eastwood, it is an intimate look into the war in iraq and one soldiers life. One of the very best books to come out of the war in iraq, lt. A daniel briggs novel from the corps justice daniel briggs series pulled me in from the start and even when i had to put the book down, reluctantly of course, i found that i was still thinking of the way it had and would unfold. Snipers fiction the hero included on the ghost baen cd image, by john ringo and michael z. A memoirs type book or just a really good fiction book of a ww2 red army sniper would be great thanks. In this blazing new thriller from pulitzer prize winner stephen hunter, master sniper bob lee swagger takes on his biggest job to date.
People who i think are the best are either deadshot, lockon stratos, or quiet. Scott mcewen became a published author in 2012 with the non fiction book american sniper. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. All of the older alphas are trying to help, but derek only knows his mate will be able to help him. The 17 best books on world war i of 2020 thoughtco. Us tactical supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories. Dave grossman, bestselling author of on killing, the last punisher is a gripping and intimate ontheground memoir from a navy seal who was part of seal team three with american sniper chris kyle.
Game of snipers is superb, but ive already told you that several times. I need a good sniper book to read gunboards dot com. This is an older volumebut still a great oneabout one of the most cynical decisions made in a very cynical war, how it went very wrong for the initiators, and little better for the defenders. An expanded and updated version was published in 2006. List of books, articles and documentaries about snipers. Jack and chris talk about the book, modern american snipers. When a former marine sniper hitchcock is found in a motel, dead of an apparent suicide, the fbi. We read quite often, and not surprisingly considering were a bunch of military veterans, those books often deal with military topics. Founded by frank galli in 2014, sniper s hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. There are a few things in this book that wouldnt be written nowstereotypes for examplebut is otherwise excellent. Dead zero by stephen hunter, act of treason by vince flynn, american assassin by vince flynn, soft target by stephen hu.
Snipers hide is a community of snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range. American sniper is the story of chris kyle played by bradley cooper, the us navy seal who came to be the deadliest sniper in american history. The only book that competes with him for top ranking in the most poorly written class is grandfathers tale the story of a german sniper in w. Sniper s hide is a community of snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. List of books, articles and documentaries about snipers wikipedia. An exhaustive, icecold briefing that tracks the martial art of sniping from colonial america through the brushfire conflicts of the present day. Jul 29, 2015 the sniper may also have another weapon in addition to his sniper rifle. This is the 6th book in the swagger series, and involves the shooting of 4 60s radicals by an experienced sniper. He is known for his series of sniper related books, including the series death from afar. The radio, not the sniper rifle, is the most dangerous weapon they have. For that reason, have a look at how one shot one kill, sniper one, dead center and more are ranking and find the best solution for you. The 14 best military nonfiction books of alltime americas.
We have a top 200 books section that features top sellers in all book categories. Justice is to do what is right, not what other people tell you to do. If a book is not in a rank since the previous week, it will not have an arrow. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Chandler december 17, 1925 december 24, 2015 was the author of more than sixty published books and many magazine articles. Charles hendersons marine sniper is a dramatized account of the life of a vietnam war sniper.
Immerse yourself in a story, get to know new characters, read about your favorite historical period or learn a new skill by picking up a book. I am looking for a good ww2 red army book to read with good detail of the snipers life in the russian army. Alpha derek of the noble pack has been given the alpha position to early. Groundbreaking, thrilling and revealing, the reaper is the astonishing memoir of special operations direct action sniper nicholas irving, the 3rd ranger battalions deadliest sniper with 33 confirmed kills, though his remarkable career total, including probables, is unknown. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The likable mccord, whom sutter fans will recognize from an earlier book, is a particularly daring leader in the hunt for the killer, and the tension ramps up steadily as the book approaches its chilling conclusion. American sniper s chris kyle bradley cooper is an allamerican boy raised in rural texas with strong christian values and a passion for firearms. There was a brief mention in marcus luttrells second book. From elton johns incredible music memoir me to an exploration of the worlds greatest crisis climate change here are just a few of the best non fiction books of 2019 and our recommendations for non fiction books to read in 2020. A bully ranch owner takes over the community and their spreads.
The sniper may also have another weapon in addition to his sniper rifle. All the books is a weekly book podcast of recommendations and discussions about the most interesting and exciting new book. Best books about snipers and sniping 31 books goodreads. As an additional note, its recommended that you read dirty white boys after point of impact and before black light. Hardcover nonfiction books best sellers the new york times. Retired marine sniper jack coughlin shooter and john bruning pull back the.
Good nonfiction sniper book do not read ronin it sucks green donkey dicks. Apr 11, 2017 anyone read a good nonfiction book lately. This is a list of books, articles, and documentaries about snipers books. The 14 best military nonfiction books of alltime paul szoldra. American sniper is the inside story of what its like to be in war. The first chapter is a bitch about the major that wouldnt let the snipers take a high value target and each subsequent chapter is the same bitch told the same way by a different person. The snipers story operating from a remote patrol base in helmand, two british snipers were responsible for killing 75 taliban fighters in just 40 days. We here at watm love putting together lists and rankings, so it makes sense for us create one for non fiction books. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military.
Based on the life and times of sergeant carlos hathcock an american soldier who apparently eventually became the posterboy of the marine sniper program the book seemed an interesting prospect at first. This book did not entice me to check out other swagger novels. It went on to win a number of prestigious awards, including the pulitzer prize for non fiction, national book award, and the bancroft prize. If youve already bought em, get rid of em but dont read em. Scout snipers also provide valuable information to the commanding officer. From the author of the new york times bestselling memoir shooter, comes a riveting narrative of how snipers have changed the course of americas war on al qaida in the middle east and africa. Focusing on how regular as opposed to guerrilla ground forces have employed snipers over the years, british historian gilbert traces the origins of longrange sharpshooting to the late 18th century, when rifles began to replace muskets as the. British military historian gilbert traces the development of combat sniping from the american revolution to the present and explains how modern sniper training. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Some would say that the military non fiction genre is oversaturated, but you managed to write a book that is filled with unique and. Apr 20, 2001 military historians prefer to imagine orders that didnt go astray, snipers who kept their nerve or codes that were never cracked, but in this collection of essays their counterfactual projections.
Professional snipers deal that violence with great precision and. Navy seal chris kyle, and the source for clint eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best picture. The reading order of the bob lee swagger books is the same as the publication order. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His first novel was entitled oneway trip, which was published in 20. United states snipers armies non commissioned officers united states. Later, as vick travels from base to base training snipers, someone is using his personal sniper rifle, which he lost in afghanistan, to kill american generals. Pages in category fictional marksmen and snipers the following 50 pages are in this category, out of 50 total. Take a look at the topselling nonfiction, military titles that have appeared on our bestselling books list over the past 25 years. Deseret books collection of nonfiction books features many famous nonfiction authors like.
This curated list covers the gamut of non fiction, from compelling war stories to key feminist texts, to unbelievable struggles for survival, to tales of life in the culinary trade. I have read many books telling of the hell of vietnam. From the legend to the reaperon the battlefield with special operations snipers. Considered the first major book on the vietnam war written by an american, it highlighted how little the united states knew about the country, its leaders, and its culture before invading. The book is an interesting biography and treatise on what it takes to be.
Game of snipers by stephen hunter signed first edition book see all titles by stephen hunter. This story is similar to the westerns i used to read in the 50s. A brave warrior and patriot, chris kyle writes frankly about the missions, personal challenges, and hard choices that are part of daily life of an elite seal sniper. Reading is a wonderful way to relax or to learn new things.