I'm not sure where it wound up. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Read about a third and was still wondering when we were going to get to the plot, person, story whatever. It is the spring of 1945. When I ordered this one I didn't realize it was one of his earlier books (1980) but was not disappointed. Terrible. The Outsider by Stephen King, 2018 Hodder & Stoughton 1st Edition Hardcover w/DJ. One final desperate mission to ensure the rise of the Forth Reich. Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2008. Master Sniper was a foe of Moon Knight. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. The ending was interesting. Start by marking “The Master Sniper” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The plot was excellent, with enough wrinkles and surprises to maintain the tension. The development of the night scope was interesting. IN THE DEATH THROES OF WORLD WAR II, ONE MAN IS STILL AT WAR. And Repp, the master sniper, is about to carry out his final mission—even as Germay's enemies overrun it, even while a tired, disorganized team of American and British agents tries everything in its power to stop him. I would rate this as one of the two worst books I have ever read (right up there with Neal Stephenson...hmmm, similar name, you don't think it's the same guy do you?). "—Kirkus Reviews "Hunter is a deft craftsman with a sure sense of pace and scene. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A master wordsmith and story teller. He also knows about irony and sprinkles just a bit over every corpse." The plot involves a Nazi sniper and those attempting to stop his attempted mission. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. For me, Stephen Hunter and MASTER SNIPER is pure five-star fun. Unlike many of the other reviewers who appear to have read a Bob Lee Swagger novel before this one, this is my first Stephen Hunter novel. I LOVE everything this guy writes. As Stephan Hunter's for his book it's not too bad. This book was a good departure from the Bob Lee Swagger stories. A very good action book, especially if you like WWII stories & snipers! In the spring of 1945, Lieutenant-Colonel Repp, the titular sharpshooter of this compelling thriller, has been charged by his Nazi superiors in the collapsing Third Reich to commit a particularly despicable assassination. Why did he think as he did? I liked this better than the last book of his I read, "Havana" but not as well as the first Bob Lee Swagger book. Master Sniper Murder, conspiracy, Nazis, and guns. He is incredibly detailed with weapon discretions and technology. The story is told through these two voices and their contrast of ideology, support for each of their "missions", and character helps the suspense & tension build. Title: The Master Sniper. Kommandant Repp, who is known as a  master sniper, decides to hone his sniping abilities  by taking a little target practice at the  remaining laborers in his own prison camp. I liked the WW2 weapon technologies Hunter wrote about in Master Sniper and it opened the door to further my interest in WW2 history. -- Rocky Mountain News This particular novel, Master Sniper, does not compare well with his other books. Allied Intelligence officers Leets, from the U.S., and Outhwaite from England are dispatched to identify and abort his lethal mission. A Stephen Hunter stand-alone, not a Swagger to be found in this WWII thriller of an OSS arms specialist seeking to stop an SS operation right at the end of the war in Europe...The operation involves new technology that makes the best SS sniper a huge threat to the post-war peace...It is a page turning thriller right up to the denouement. Mr. Hunter ratchets the tension and suspense perfectly, and the characters are enjoyable and likable—Mr. His writing is beautiful and the characters are wonderfully drawn and unforgettable. I loved them all. I guess that I’ll just have to read his other books. The Master Sniper (1980) The Second Saladin (1982) Target (film novelization) (1985) The Spanish Gambit (reissued as Tapestry of Spies) (1985) The Day Before Midnight (1989) Dirty White Boys (1994) (prequel to events in Black Light, Bob Lee Swagger series) I, Ripper (2015) Basil's War (2021) But one man  escapes and becomes the key to solving the mystery  of the cold, calculating Kommandmant Repp and his  plans for ending the war. Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2018. Slight fading to dust jacket and boards but otherwise nice tight copy. The Master Sniper by Stephen Hunter This is a stand alone and has no Swaggers in it. The Master Sniper. My advice for any reader is to make sure that they can finish the last hundred pages in one sitting before they start the last hundred pages. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2020. Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015. Near fine / near fine. I am just glad I had read every other book S. Hunter wrote and couldn't put them down because had I read this one first I would never have read another of his works. The MASTER SNIPER by Stephen Hunter 1980, HCDJ,. MASTER SNIPER was worth every second of reading time. Germany is losing the war and its almost over, but Repp has one more mission to complete, a mission that could change the world. . June 2nd 1996 Their is only one "Vampir" and the Germans have got their best man for the job, a German named Repp "der Meisterschutze (The Master Sniper)" as fellow Germans and the Jews know him. Great read and I highly recommend. These are questions I hope to explore in the novel I am currently writing, and I was disappointed not to get Hunter. Meanwhile, an OSS small-arms analyst in London is given a scrap of information to check out, a tiny thread that he can't stop pulling on, which slowly but surely puts him on the trail of the German plot. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2013. Kommandant Repp, who is known as a master sniper, decides to hone his sniping abilities by taking a little target practice at the remaining laborers in his own prison camp. I don't recall buying it and it has set on a bookshelf through four house moves since it was published. I have read all of Stephen Hunter's books, good and bad. Let me put it bluntly - author had a great idea when he came up with the story for this book... and then he completely failed in the execution of that idea. And Repp, the master sniper, is about to carry out his final mission—even as Germay’s enemies overrun it, even while a tired, disorganized team of American and British agents tries everything in its power to stop him. I am glad Mr Hunter got his act together and changed writing styles. The Master Sniper (eBook) : Hunter, Stephen : It is the spring of 1945, and the Nazis are eliminating all the witnesses to their horrible crimes, including Jews and foreigners remaining in the prison camps. Because for Repp, this is the one job at which he cannot fail. Gritty, hard core, unrelenting. I started this book with the presumption that it would be another piece of cheap, crappy fiction. However, I have a soft spot for WWII-based thrillers, so when I stumbled across this first book of Hunter's (originally published in 1980), I figured I'd give it a whirl. We’d love your help. Kommandant Repp, who is known as a master sniper, decides to hone his sniping abilities by taking a little target practice at the remaining laborers in his own prison camp. Writing is cut off on pages, margins are all different. Not quite as good as the Bob Swagger series but pretty good. The story takes place at the end of WWII. He is someone I would always recommend. $29.99 + shipping. But what was the nature of the weapon that Repp was to aim--and who was to be his last target? Welcome back. Like most of Steven Hunter books, this is an easy read with rich character development. Just a straight WWII yarn. What I found lacking was a more rounded understanding of the characters, particularly the sniper. Hunter is the Tom Clancy of firearms. A friend recommended Stephen Hunter books as superbly crafted thrillers. This is not nearly as good as the authors Bob Lee Swagger books. Hunter is the Tom Clancy of firearms. MASTER SNIPER was worth every second of reading time. -- The Washington Post "Stephen Hunter is the best writer of straight-out thrillers working today." These are questions I hope to explore in the novel I am currently writing, and I was disappointed not to get Hunter's view. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Their is only one "Vampir" and the Germans have got their best man for the job, a German named Repp "der Meisterschutze (The Master Sniper)" as fellow Germans and the Jews know him. I picked it off the paperback shelf at a bookstore because I liked the title. It would be fine as a book to kill time with while traveling. In my previous interview I said I then to really like Stephen Hunter and have read five or six of his books. In the death throes of World War II, one man is still at war, and he’s got got the world’s deadliest weapon in his hands . Although I've been reading Hunter's film reviews in my local paper for years, I've never picked up any of his books. The Master Sniper This was a great story about a German Sniper. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Their is only one "Vampir" and the Germans have got their best man for the job, a German named Repp "der Meisterschutze (The Master Sniper)" as fellow Germans and the Jews know him. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Please try your request again later. Skip this book and read Mr Hunter's other writings. Although I've been reading Hunter's film reviews in my local paper for years, I've never picked up any of his books. Hunter is a great writer and for any fan of his who has not read this book, I recommend it highly. "—The Washington Post "Stephen Hunter is the best writer of straight-out thrillers working today. I'm a huge Stephen Hunter fan; I discovered him through the Bob Lee Swagger books. This is a story set during World War II and is about a German sniper, a secret sniper rifle, a last after war mission for the sniper and three allies that try to stop him. In this book he tries to be too "literary" with formal phrasing, cute names, stereotypical characters (I think Susan should have been named Muffy or Bunny). Because for Repp, this is the one job at which he cannot fail. "—Rocky Mountain News . Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. A clear and easy writing style with good illustrations. I am glad I read it decades after he wrote it or I would never have read any of his others. I enjoyed the book and it stuck in the back of my mind. He also knows about irony and sprinkles just a bit over every corpse." Master Sniper is a Challenge in HITMAN ™ introduced in the Master Sniper challenge pack. . The prose is quick and spry, while the plot is rich enough to keep you guessing until shortly before the end. Repp was the master sniper whose deadly talent had come to the notice of British Intelligence as the linchpin of a desperate Nazi plot to reverse the fortunes of the Third Reich at the eleventh hour. I enjoyed comparing the sniper Repp to Bob Lee Swagger. I'm not sure where it wound up. Great read. Praise for The Master Sniper “Mesmerizing suspense.”—Kirkus Reviews “Hunter is a deft craftsman with a sure sense of pace and scene. I was wrong. Stephen Hunter can actually write, and I'm surprised that, if this book is any indication of his work, he's not a bigger name in the thriller world. Like most of Steven Hunter books, this is an easy read with rich character development. Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2012. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App.

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