From bestselling author and pulitzer prize winner stephen hunter, the latest episode in the bob lee swagger saga, which finds bob uncovering his familys secret tommy gun war with 1930s gangsters like john dillinger and baby face nelson. I have pretty much spent my professional life trying to capture these moments in. Book signings and author talks in light of the quicklyevolving public health situation around covid19, and following government guidance on public gatherings, it is with regret that we have made the decision to cancel or postpone all our events. The plot gets tangled from the beginning, but i trust hunters writing implicitly. For the foreseeable future, bookpeople is operating as your friendly. Nobody writes action better than stephen hunter, and that action has never been better than in the scintillatingly superb gman. Pale horse coming ranks up there as one of my all time favorite books. Also, please feel free to visit the contact page for more ways to get in touch.
Stephen hunter born march 25, 1946 is an american novelist, essayist, and film critic life and career. Although hunter himself is a very wellrespected movie critic, only one of stephen hunters books managed to be transformed to film. Monster hunter sinners 2016 monster hunter memoirs book 2 written by john ringo. List of upcoming book signing events november 2019 book. The attention and widespread following hunters novels garnered have caused other writers. Earl is a police officer and war veteran, and his stories are set in the mid1900s. Stephen hunter born march 25, 1946 is an american novelist, essayist, and film critic. Mark greaney, new york times bestselling author of mission critical in this blazing new thriller from pulitzer prize winner stephen hunter, master sniper bob.
I, ripper book by stephen hunter official publisher. For crimereads, stephen shares 6 rules for writing great gunfight scenes. Stephen hunter has 47 books on goodreads with 165249 ratings. A map, a gun and a mystery send readers back to the days of dillinger, pretty boyd floyd and baby face nelson in stephen hunter s. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Gman, the tenth novel in hunters critically acclaimed sniper series, is scheduled to be released on. Authors with similar writing style to stephen hunter. All our books are bubble wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box with delivery confirmation. The other author who is a recurring guest is stephen hunter, who is fantastic. Previous post my european book signings next post all of my european tour stops and dates. A fact that is similar with all the men in his family. The retired chief film critic for the washington post, where he won the 2003 pulitzer.
I have now read the first four books in the bob lee series plus the world war ii stand. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into intriguing and frightening places. He is best known for his technically detailed espionage and military science storylines set during and in the aftermath of the cold war, and for video. Stephen king sleeping beauties north american book tour. Below is the order of all of stephen hunters novels. I first read point of impact prior to joining the military and was immediately taken with hunters protagonist. Hunter, just finished game of snipers and enjoyed it at.
His mother was virginia ricker hunter, a writer of childrens books. Stephen hunters new thriller gman hums with guns, gangsters. He graduated with a journalism degree from northwestern university, and was drafted into the u. The bob lee swagger series by stephen hunter nw book lovers. Stephen hunters epic national bestsellers, point of impact and black light, introduced millions of readers to bob lee swagger, called bob the nailer, a heroic but flawed vietnam war veteran forced twice to use his skills as a master sniper to defend his life and his honor. The retired chief film critic for the washington post, where he won the 2003 pulitzer prize for distinguished criticism, he has also published two collections of film criticism and a nonfiction work, american gunfight. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Im going to be a guest on gun stories with joe mantegna. This is the first novel in the bob lee swagger novel series by hunter. Jun 01, 2017 stephen hunter s new thriller gman hums with guns, gangsters.
Thats not to say the others arent worth reading they are. Im reading the whole bob leeearl swagger series from stephen hunter backtoback and have read four books beyond this one and this by far is the best book in the series. A map, a gun and a mystery send readers back to the days of dillinger, pretty boyd floyd and baby face nelson in. In time to hunt, stephen hunter further embellishes the legend of master sniper bob lee swagger. Hunter was born in kansas city, missouri, and grew up in evanston, illinois.
Find and submit author and celebrity book signings, book tours, book festivals, book salesfairs, book clubs, book conventions, book discussions, book festivals, book launchreleases, book series and literary workshops. The slithering whisper of the title character from the story the boogeyman was my first taste of. I have now read the first four books in the bob lee series plus the world war ii standalone, master sniper. Calendar of events would you like stephen booth to take part in an event for your library, bookshop or festival, or talk to your organisation. Gman, written by stephen hunter, is a could have happened that way story about the fictional exploits of the swagger family, multiple generations of soldiers and lawmen, all gifted shooters. List of upcoming book signing events november 2019. Bob lee swagger series by stephen hunter goodreads. Book 4 stephen hunter author 2007 i, ripper stephen hunter author 2015. Stephen hunter won this years grits gresham shooting sports. Dates are now being taken for september 2020 onwards. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into. Oct 12, 2017 todays book is a work of fiction, but historical handgun and submachine gun shooting technique is an integral part of the story.
They come to him with ease, like kitchen utensils come to the average person. Stephen hunter books list of books by author stephen hunter. His seven nonfiction books include gods name in vain. In the fall of 1888, jack the ripper slaughtered five prostitutes in londons seamy whitechapel district. Since then, readers have been chomping at the bit for more swagger. However, you can now order a very fine signed first edition sleeping beauties north american book tour is scheduled to take place in various locations across the country. The tv series aired between 2016 and 2018 for 3 series.
Born in kansas city, missouri in 1946, hunter grew up in illinois. Stephen king sleeping beauties north american book. He graduated from the medill school of journalism at northwestern university in 1968 and then spent two years in the united states army as a ceremonial soldier in the 3rd infantry in washington, d. Book your stephen king vip meet and greet tickets, or stephen king ticket packages 2020, find stephen king tour dates and schedule 2020 click here. Upcoming stephen king events in my area today, near my city tonight, this weekend, this summer. Master sniper bob lee swagger returns in this riveting novel by bestselling author and pulitzer prize winner stephen hunter. Imagine bob lee swagger going after hannibal lecter and you will have. Stephen hunter is the popular thriller author of the bestselling bob lee swagger series with this first book point of impact, which sparked the creation of the 2007 shooter movie with mark wahlberg, and the following tv series featuring ryan phillippe in the main role. His father was charles francis hunter, a northwestern university speech professor who was killed in. Earl swagger is the creation of american author stephen hunter. Stephen hunter won this years grits gresham shooting sports communicator award, awarded last week at the shot show in las vegas grits son tom perhaps put it best. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. The attention and widespread following hunters novels garnered have caused other writers to work harder to get the details right on firearms. Mar 23, 2016 the other author who is a recurring guest is stephen hunter, who is fantastic.
Author stephen hunter bio and signed books vj books. Stephen hunter was born in kansas city, missouri, in 1946, and grew up in the chicago area. The retired chief film critic for the washington post, where he won the 2003 pulitzer prize for. Reading the stephen hunter books in order is a joyride for anyone who enjoys the authors many blockbuster novels, especially his bob lee swagger series. The novel centers on bob lee swagger, the best marine sniper in the vietnam war. Reading the stephen hunter books in order is a joyride for anyone who enjoys the authors many blockbuster novels, especially his. I started reading these books with book four the 47th samurai because of.
Gman by stephen hunter signed first edition book see all titles by stephen hunter. Vj books is the largest online bookseller of signed and collectible books in the world. I have pretty much spent my professional life trying to capture these moments in prose. As the tenth bob lee swagger novel, gman is stephen hunters lonesome dove, a book that takes wellestablished characters and puts them on an actionpacked mission of. Signed books by stephen hunter, autographed books, a book list, biography, and awards. Its been two years since fans last saw bob lee swagger in stephen hunters bestselling novel, snipers honor 2014. I picked up my first stephen king paperback the night shift anthology, with its eyeballstrewn bandaged hand cover, already worn and creased by my older brother when i was ten.
Earl swagger is the father of bob lee swagger, who has his own series of novels. Stephen hunter books list of books by stephen hunter. Im going to be a guest on gun stories with joe mantegna this. Known as bob the nailer in professional circles, swagger is cunning, resourceful, and a remarkable marksman, skills he developed in his youth and. This is the official page of author stephen hunter. Stephen hunter is the author of 20 novels and the retired chief film critic for the washington post, where he won the 2003 pulitzer prize for distinguished criticism. Stephen hunter books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Stephen hunters book, pale horse coming, is the second book in his earl swagger series, following hot springs. I am a big fan of author stephen hunter and his sniperhero bob lee swagger. Stacia hunter the gomer anointing book signing in november. Treating myself to a new one after book tour, and with new hip and new rifle look forward to an amusing fall.
Stephen hunter is the author of the popular bob lee swagger military thriller series started back in 1993, a series which continues till today. Book signings are popular events and they are also a great way to increase the value of your book, especially if. Stephen king events near me tonight, today, this weekend 2020. The biggest surprise of shot show was being ambushed at one of my book signings by the legendary stephen hunter, author of the bob lee swagger series of novels among many others. Like the first book, i listened to the abridged audiobook read by jay o.
Discount prices on books by stephen hunter, including titles like training and racing with a power meter. Known as bob the nailer in professional circles, swagger is cunning, resourceful, and a remarkable marksman, skills he developed in his youth and honed during several memorable tours of duty in vietnam. Author stephen hunters complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. If youve not read his thrillers, you really should. Swagger is a retired marine gunnery sergeant who was born in 1946 and raised. Please check our inventory for additional stephen hunter titles. Book your stephen king vip meet and greet tickets, or stephen king ticket packages 2020, find stephen king tour dates and schedule 2020. The book was also made into a movie years prior starring mark wahlberg. Saturday 21st march, 11am 1pm sorry this event has been cancelled mansfield library, westgate, mansfield, nottinghamshire ng18 1nh kickstarting your plot workshop for writers. Stephen hunter s book, pale horse coming, is the second book in his earl swagger series, following hot springs. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. The electrifying new thriller from new york times bestselling author stephen hunter takes you deep inside the mind of the most notorious serial killer of all time. In march of 2007, the movie shooter hit the market, with paramount pictures as the distributor.
Pulitzer prize winner stephen hunter is famous for his novels featuring both bob lee swagger and earl swagger, and the apparent new hero ray cruz. Many authors have a background that includes an inspiring story about how they suddenly discovered they had a passion for writing. Pulitzerprizewinning film critic stephen hunter is also a bestselling novelist and essayist. Hunter began his journalism career writing for the pentagon news, a military paper, and joined the baltimore sun in 1971. May 16, 2017 as the tenth bob lee swagger novel, gman is stephen hunters lonesome dove, a book that takes wellestablished characters and puts them on an actionpacked mission of selfdiscovery. Most of stephen hunters novels feature his favorite character, bob lee swagger. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
He is best known for the popular bob lee swagger series of thrillers featuring vietnam war veteran and sniper bob the nailer swagger which led to the earl swagger and ray cruz spinoff series. Todays book is a work of fiction, but historical handgun and submachine gun shooting technique is an integral part of the story. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Signed, without inscription, by author on the full title page. Carter is the william nelson cromwell professor of law at yale, where he has taught since 1982. Three of the most highly acclaimed novels by stephen hunter include.
One of hunters books, point of impact, was made into the movie shooter. Place an order and we will let you know when to expect your book. Please send an enquiry, giving as many details as possible of date, location and. I even liked the acknowledgements page but one question comes to mind and that is are you personally a shooter, a marksman, not that being one is a prerequisite to writing about the subject.
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