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Interview with Stephen Hunter, creator of Bob Lee Swagger
August 30, 2019, 04:01 PM
SigmundInterview with Stephen Hunter, creator of Bob Lee Swagger
https://www.americas1stfreedom...with-stephen-hunter/He's written lots of books, and most include guns. A few do not include Bob Lee Swagger or any family members.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ste...lbr_one_browse-bin_1Just published featuring Bob Lee (who has to using a walker by now...) is "Game of Snipers."
https://www.amazon.com/Game-Sn...ipbooks%2C245&sr=1-1August 30, 2019, 07:56 PM
henryazquote:
Originally posted by Sigmund:
Just published featuring Bob Lee (who has to using a walker by now...) is "Game of Snipers."
I've read, and thoroughly enjoyed, everything he has written, including his non-fiction book
American Gunfight. I just checked my library account, and
Game of Snipers, for which I've been on the waiting list, has risen to the top and is ready for me to pick up.
When in doubt, mumble August 30, 2019, 08:00 PM
hberttmankHe has wrote some great books, one of my favorite authors.
"But, as luck would have it, he stood up. He caught that chunk of lead." Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock
"If there's one thing this last week has taught me, it's better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it." Clarence Worley August 30, 2019, 08:36 PM
SigmundHis one book I did not enjoy was "Tapestry of Spies/The Spanish Gambit." It was set during the Spanish Civil War which I never quite understood or cared about. I do not recommend this at all.
https://www.amazon.com/Tapestr...d=1567214931&sr=1-28Among the books without Bob Lee Swagger I really liked: "The Master Sniper," "Dirty White Boys," and "The Day Before Midnight."
August 30, 2019, 09:30 PM
enidpd804He's a good dude. We met him at SHOT a few years back.
August 30, 2019, 11:23 PM
Modern Day SavageI haven't made the time to read any of his books yet, but did enjoy the movie
Shooter, which was based on his book
Point of Impact .
American Rifleman interviewed Stephen Hunter several years ago and I did enjoy reading his comments in that.
Sigmund, thanks for posting the A1F interview, I enjoyed this one as well. I think it would be interesting to meet Mr. Hunter.
August 30, 2019, 11:25 PM
flashguyI read one of his books many years ago (don't remember which one) and it was engaging and interesting.
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Texan by choice, not accident of birth September 01, 2019, 12:43 PM
wolfe 21The books are so much better than that abortion of a movie. Personal opinion, but yeah... Wahlberg sucks.
A Perpetual Disappointment...
September 03, 2019, 09:47 AM
610I've read most of his books and have enjoyed them. I look forward to getting my hands on Game Of Snipers. It will help me get through the winter.
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September 03, 2019, 11:15 AM
ChuckFinley^ I see what you did there.
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September 03, 2019, 11:36 AM
Longbow_06I thought "Dirty White Boys" was his best book.
September 03, 2019, 03:39 PM
Loswsmith was my favorite of his. I've read almost all of them and really enjoyed most.
I'd highly recommend his work.
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September 03, 2019, 08:54 PM
medic15alquote:
Originally posted by Longbow_06:
I thought "Dirty White Boys" was his best book.
Yes. Along with Hot Springs and Pale Horse.
I recommend those who wish to protect themselves to read Dirty White Boys to get an inkling of what is in a criminal psychos head and what can and usually goes wrong.
I seem to be drawn more to the Earl Swagger series.
The Master Sniper is excellent also.
September 03, 2019, 11:11 PM
sjtillI’ve read I think all the Swagger (Bob Lee and Earl) novels; I agree I enjoyed the Earl books best, Pale Horse was particularly memorable.
I guess I’ll get the latest, see what kind of electric scooter Bob Lee is driving.
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September 04, 2019, 01:05 PM
murphmanI've read almost all of his books and found them enjoyable. Even Tapestry of Spies, easily a notch below his other work, was ok. Incidentally, his characters often cross over to other books, either by appearance or just reference. One of the Soviet agents in Tapestry of Spies was mentioned as a mentor to an agent in one of his later books.
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September 05, 2019, 07:13 AM
DLC762Both a good guy and an actual shooter in real life.
Met him at a gun show when he wandered by my tables.
He used to come in the LGS that I worked at too.
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