AMAZING BOOK-IF YOU LIKED AMERICAN SNIPER-THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!
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Another amazing page-turner from McEwen.  I defy you to start this one late at night and attempt to put it down and go to sleep!  As we saw in Sniper Elite, a blend of real Seal Team operations and "fictional" bad-guys leads you to wonder where he gets his intelligence.  Here it is even more graphic, as the terrorists that attack our shores are released from GITMO-just like the terrorists released this week in reality.

In true Tom Clancy fashion, McEwen has predicted an event that is now in the news-lets hope we learn from this prophecy and the rest of this amazing novel does not become reality.  HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!
802154
A passionate and good written book. It's end American Sniper and the movie very well. It's a must read.
991619
I truly had a hard time putting this book down. Whether you like reading fiction or about real life American heroes you will love this book!  Only a hard as steel, Navy SEAL, could have survived this ordeal! Great book!
3354563
I SAW CHRIS KYLE ON "STARS AND STRIPES" LAST NIGHT AND WAS THRILLED TO SEE HIM  AFTER READING THIS BOOK AND ABOUT ALL THE HELL HE WENT THROUGH WITH HIS SEALS TEAM. THERE ARE A LOT OF "WAR" BOOKS OUT THERE BUT THIS ONE PUT YOU RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ACTION AN D YOU CAN NEARLY SMELL THE BURNT GUN POWDER AND DUST.
2154760
Another story of the broken justice system and one man's attempt to make things right and open people eyes to what happens when we release guilty people because of their status or money to buy their way out.  What a good story line and keeps your interest throughout the complete book.  I thought it was another sniper book that would be redundant but what a good surprise to find it had real depth through the whole book. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would recommend it to everyone.  Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.
I received this book for my honest opinion and hope there are more.
3574125
This book is much more than just a book about war. It chronicles the life of Chris Kyle both in war as a sniper and at home as a father and husband. It's also told through the eyes and words of his wife Tanya. This man was willing to give his life to protect the lives of Americans and Allies. Whether you were for the war or not, this book is about being an American at war defending his country, because his country sent him to do a job. And he did it very well, and un-apologetically.
1755054
This is one of those books that will change you forever.  As I read it, the whole book played like a video in my head.  I LOVE how the author wrote it in such a way that you could visualize everything he was describing.  I got to "know" each of the men in the bombing group, went with them on their missions, and got to experience a part of WWII I would never have known about.  The thing is, you KNOW what the ending is going to be before you even start to read, yet somehow it's still a gripping, interesting book that you can't put down.  As the men were about to get on the plane for that last, fated mission, I found myself thinking "no, don't get on the plane"....yet, of course - they did and unfortunately were shot down just as the war was ending.  This book NEEDS to be made into a movie.  It will rank right up there with Band of Brothers and Saving Private Ryan - easily.  Just how does one get in touch with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and encourage them to make this their next project???  Highly, highly recommend this book.
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The Reaper is the riveting first hand account of Author Nicholas Irvings life as an Army Ranger direct action sniper at war.

What makes this book different from many other sniper books pertaining to the GWOT is the unique perspective the author gives; it is the perspective of a direct action sniper supporting the United States premier raid force on a highly kinetic combat deployment. The direct action sniper and premier raid force is what makes all the difference when it comes to offering fresh perspective. I have read many books on modern day snipers, but this was certainly the first of its kind.

The book is mostly centered around the authors last deployment to Afghanistan in 2009  the deployment in which he would earn the title The Reaper. However, throughout the book the author pieces together, little by little, his life journey that would eventually lead him to becoming one of the Armys deadliest snipers.

Overall, The Reaper is an exceptional, hair-raising, and heroic story about Nicholas Irving and the courageous men of the 75th Ranger Regiment.

This book absolutely deserves reading.
592278
What an amazing book! Very easy, yet exciting read. Golembesky transported his readers to the very heart of BMG. This is as close to combat that I will ever get and when I closed my eyes, I was there with Ski. I experienced the anger with the other JTac. I was terrified when Ski saw the blue smoke during the blue on blue A-10 incident. I could feel the dirt and grim in my beard and on my skin. And I experienced the greatest horror of my life when the truck with the bodies pulled up that Ski believed were a result of his actions. Amazing! This book truly makes you appreciate the sacrifices these men make and it truly enrages the reader at the terrible politics that superiors allow to carry over onto the battlefield. Definitely read this book!
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My husband was a Sniper in Vietnam in 1971 and we had been married a year and 7 months when he went to Vietnam. By the way, he was drafted. I personally learned a great deal about how there missions went and what was going through their minds that I never thought of. I know the struggles first hand for the Soldier and the wives. It's very simple, unless you've been there, make no comments. Our Vets have nothing to prove to anyone. They have already proved the kind of men they are. I loved the book and I was grateful to catch a glimpse of a Snipers Journey. I can only imagine how hard it was for Mr. Mitchell to tell what he did tell, much less the things he will never tell, as I know this is true for my husband also. The PTSD is real and the horrendous nightmares never go away, even after 42 years. I know the truth. Welcome Home, Mr. Mitchell. Great Book for those of us that GET IT!!!
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My Daughter-in-law bought this book from the author at the Hurlburt Field, FL BX...signed
by the author no less and gave it to me for Christmas.

Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down.  One of the best written books I've read.
I had special interest in the book since he had been to many of the places that I
was during my Military career.

The book is a series of stories of specific military operations the author participated in
during his 20 year career in U.S. Army Special Forces.  The book ends with his team
Free Falling into Afghanistan after 9/11...the first US Military to enter the country
to link up with and train Northern Alliance troops.

Looking forward to the next book!
3757604
I know the author got in quite a bit of trouble for writing this book, but I really enjoyed it. It wasn't like most of these new military books which read more like a profession of self love than anything - like a certain other SEAL book about a certain sniper. This book read very fluidly, no doubt due to a great co-author and editor, felt very genuine and easy going while not failing to entice strong visuals and powerful emotional responses. You could really visualize where he was and while most of us with never have any idea of what it's like to be there, this felt closer than any movie has depicted.  The author was down to earth, proud yet humble, giving credit to not only to his brothers in arms but to the wider defense community. From the large struggles of bureaucracy, morals, politics to the small struggles of where to sleep on a plane full of cargo, the detail and storytelling was top notch. I hope this guy finds the forgiveness of his fellow SEALS and his country because he did a great service and shared a powerful story that humanized these elite fighters who were asked to do far too much in these last two decades,
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Normally I only read military action books written by authors that have some history of military service, so I almost didn't buy Sniper Elite. But then I saw that the author had worked on American Sniper so I figured I'd give it a shot.

Glad I did. The writing, pacing, and dialogue were as real as anything I've read. I'd certainly look for future books from these authors.
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Kyle is a true American hero that served and sacrificed for his country. Highly recommend this book!! I read "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell prior to reading this book. Both books are spectacular personal accounts of the sacrifices and struggles that these American hero's go through for Country and their fellow brothers in arms. I really liked how Kyle's wife's sacrifices at home are detailed throughout the book. It gives the reader an often overlooked glimpse into the hardships war has on marriage and family.
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I waited a long time to read the book and have yet to see the movie. As a former sniper and sniper instructor I know the ritual mind set it takes to do the job. Chris Kyle had but one job, one thought, to prevent the deaths of Americans in harms way. He did his job precisely how how he was taught and with the steadiness of a man on a mission since childhood.
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I enjoyed reading American Sniper. It is a tragedy that one of the marines he tried so hard to help was the one who killed him. I am so happy that he testified to trusting in The Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour. So for sure his sins were paid in full whether people believe he was justified or not. He is in heaven!
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Just received the book earlier this morning after stalking my mail man so I didn't have to wait an extra 3 hours. I'm not done reading it yet, but felt I've gotten more than enough information to do an initial review. Mason Kane is the next big thing, he reminds me of a young Mitch Rapp in Kill Shot, alone and unafraid, got put in a difficult situation and his training kicks in & takes over. It is so obvious that Joshua Hood writes with the first hand knowledge & experience of what combat is like. Not just from the perspective of doing combat, but the little details only those of us in the 1% of the current population that have served our great country know. I am already excited for the next book in the #HurriKane series and am hoping Joshua provides us with a book per year like Brad Thor does. Joshua's attention to detail is comparable to that of Vince Flynn's and his protagonist Mason is as formidable as Mitch Rapp. Excellent book, highly recommended from a veteran of this great nation. Thank you Josh for this book.

Semper Fi