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Sniper Elite: One Way Trip
Scritto da Scott McEwen e Thomas Koloniar
Narrato da Brian Hutchison
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From the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling American Sniper, this "inspired by true events" thriller follows one of America's most lethal snipers as he leads the rescue of a downed female Special Ops pilot.
The President of the United States can't decide how to respond to a classified video showing the Taliban's brutal treatment of their captive-a female helicopter pilot of the Army's elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Afraid that a botched rescue will further destabilize foreign policy and end his presidency, the Commander-in-Chief falters. But when the Special Ops community learns that one of their own is being tortured and will almost certainly be killed, no executive order will stop them from attempting a rescue mission.
In direct defiance of the President's orders, Navy SEAL sniper Gil Shannon launches an audacious mission with the support of elite soldiers and an enigmatic government figure, to infiltrate the tribal faction holding the captured pilot. A pulse-pounding battle ensues, pitching the entire force of the Taliban against the fearless and heroic American sniper. Packed with blistering action and real-life combat scenes, Sniper Elite: One Way Trip will pin you to the edge of your seat until the very last sentence.
The President of the United States can't decide how to respond to a classified video showing the Taliban's brutal treatment of their captive-a female helicopter pilot of the Army's elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Afraid that a botched rescue will further destabilize foreign policy and end his presidency, the Commander-in-Chief falters. But when the Special Ops community learns that one of their own is being tortured and will almost certainly be killed, no executive order will stop them from attempting a rescue mission.
In direct defiance of the President's orders, Navy SEAL sniper Gil Shannon launches an audacious mission with the support of elite soldiers and an enigmatic government figure, to infiltrate the tribal faction holding the captured pilot. A pulse-pounding battle ensues, pitching the entire force of the Taliban against the fearless and heroic American sniper. Packed with blistering action and real-life combat scenes, Sniper Elite: One Way Trip will pin you to the edge of your seat until the very last sentence.
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Inizia ad ascoltareInformazioni sul libro
Sniper Elite: One Way Trip
Scritto da Scott McEwen e Thomas Koloniar
Narrato da Brian Hutchison
Descrizione
From the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling American Sniper, this "inspired by true events" thriller follows one of America's most lethal snipers as he leads the rescue of a downed female Special Ops pilot.
The President of the United States can't decide how to respond to a classified video showing the Taliban's brutal treatment of their captive-a female helicopter pilot of the Army's elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Afraid that a botched rescue will further destabilize foreign policy and end his presidency, the Commander-in-Chief falters. But when the Special Ops community learns that one of their own is being tortured and will almost certainly be killed, no executive order will stop them from attempting a rescue mission.
In direct defiance of the President's orders, Navy SEAL sniper Gil Shannon launches an audacious mission with the support of elite soldiers and an enigmatic government figure, to infiltrate the tribal faction holding the captured pilot. A pulse-pounding battle ensues, pitching the entire force of the Taliban against the fearless and heroic American sniper. Packed with blistering action and real-life combat scenes, Sniper Elite: One Way Trip will pin you to the edge of your seat until the very last sentence.
The President of the United States can't decide how to respond to a classified video showing the Taliban's brutal treatment of their captive-a female helicopter pilot of the Army's elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Afraid that a botched rescue will further destabilize foreign policy and end his presidency, the Commander-in-Chief falters. But when the Special Ops community learns that one of their own is being tortured and will almost certainly be killed, no executive order will stop them from attempting a rescue mission.
In direct defiance of the President's orders, Navy SEAL sniper Gil Shannon launches an audacious mission with the support of elite soldiers and an enigmatic government figure, to infiltrate the tribal faction holding the captured pilot. A pulse-pounding battle ensues, pitching the entire force of the Taliban against the fearless and heroic American sniper. Packed with blistering action and real-life combat scenes, Sniper Elite: One Way Trip will pin you to the edge of your seat until the very last sentence.
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Riveting. Action packed. Plausible. Justice delivered courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue.
Rating: 5Would make a great movie! Very patriotic, I enjoyed the realism.
Rating: 5Liked the plot and characters. It would have been more realistic if every shot did not hit its target.
Rating: 3
Exciting, could not turn it off.
Rating: 5great action and insight into special ops with interesting characters and locations
Rating: 5Outstanding the best I've every listens to you can bank on that
Rating: 5
Gripping story from the first paragraph.Enjoyed the characters and accuracy of the scenes
Rating: 5Love the series. I wish I listened to them in order but was still great.
Rating: 5
Awesome book. Had me going the whole time. Narration is great
Rating: 5
Amazing, this book will keep you at the edge of your seat!
Rating: 5Excellent read. Couldn't put it down. Learning a lot about Middle East politics from this series. Starting book tow tonight.
Rating: 5
Riveting best yet! Must read or audiobook is best
Rating: 5In a fast paced, action packed thriller, a female US chopper pilot is captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan. She is raped, has a finger cut off and the Taliban demand a ransom for her.The US SEAL Team 6 and Delta forces form a rescue mission to save the pilot and punish those responsible for her rape and the other indignities she suffered. The US Military was characteristically brave and willing to do whatever necessary to save their comrade. The Taliban was portrayed with all their hatred toward the US and all things American.I received this book for free in order to write an honest review and enjoyed the book very much.
Rating: 4Sniper Elite is one of the best military suspense novels I have read in a long time. I really appreciated the author clarifying that the fictional storyline actually details some of the special operation missions that have actually occurred. The book is riveting, full of intense action scenes that provide us with insight into the danger and brutality that are an evident part of war. The protagonist is Navy Master Chief Gil Shannon and readers first encounter him taking a break at his ranch in Montana with his supportive wife, Marie. We begin to get a glimpse of Gil’s character and his passion serving as a Navy SEAL when he tells his wife: “It’s what I do, baby. I can’t explain it, but I feel like the only other thing I was ever meant to do was love you.” Meanwhile, the story shifts to the capture of Warrant Officer Sandra Brux, the first female pilot, to serve in the elite Night Stalkers, who provide support during black op missions. While observing a military training exercise in Afghanistan, their group is attacked by terrorists. Sandra is the only survivor and is taken prisoner to a secret location, where a ransom is demanded for her release. In order to rush the government to make a decision whether to pay the ransom, Sandra is brutally tortured. Video footage is sent as evidence. The current President has little knowledge of military operations and relies upon his staff to help him understand his options. Of course each option has political ramifications, especially since the President is close to re-election. Although ransoms are not usually paid for servicemen captured, Sandra’s gender and distinguished status provide cause for consideration. The President worries about the public backlash that could ensue if word is leaked of her abduction and the President’s failure to take appropriate action for her rescue. While the President and his advisors are in the decision-making process, Gil and other members of Special Forces, especially the Night Stalkers are adamant that they will rescue Sandra, since she is one their own. Gil and an Afghani translator working for the U.S. put together a secret team combining SEAL and DELTA operatives. Without authorized military support, Gil knows that he and the others who have agreed to take this risk may not return from this mission. Gil’s call to wife before he leaves letting her know that he may not return is heart-wrenching to say the least. When this perilous mission gets underway, it is a heart pounding, action-packed, edge of your seat depiction of the rescue that is so graphically detailed and realistic I found I could really envision these dramatic scenes. The Epilogue did not leave me at ease, and I hope the authors will continue the story in a future book. This was an excellent read that gave me a greater understanding of the dangerous situations our armed forces encounter while loyally serving their country. Their dedication and willingness to give their lives for our safety defines them as true heroes that deserve our admiration and respect. I received a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 5