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Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills Paperback – October 1, 2001

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,268 ratings

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The explosive true story of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock, a legendary Marine sniper in the Vietnam War.

There have been many Marines. There have been many marksmen. But there has only been one Sergeant Carlos Hathcock.

He stalked the Viet Cong behind enemy lines—on their own ground. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. His record is one of the finest in military history, with ninety-three confirmed kills.

This is the story of a simple man who endured incredible dangers and hardships for his country and his Corps. These are the missions that have made Carlos Hathcock a legend in the brotherhood of Marines. They are exciting, powerful, chilling—and all true.

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About the Author

Charles Henderson is a veteran of more than twenty-three years in the United States Marine Corps, with a distinguished career spanning from Vietnam to the Gulf War, after which he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. He is the author of the critically acclaimed military classics Marine Sniper and Silent Warrior, which first chronicled the exploits of USMC sniper Carlos Hathcock. He is also the author of Marshalling the Faithful, Goodnight SaigonJungle Rules, and the fictional Jack Valentine Marine Sniper series.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; Reissue edition (October 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0425181650
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0425181652
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,268 ratings

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I am a professional writer living near Colorado Springs, CO. Besides raising, breeding, and riding my quarterhorses, I love all kinds of music and movies. My taste ranges from Meat Loaf to George Strait, George Thorogood to Wagner.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
4,268 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the storyline compelling, candid, and awesome. They also praise the writing quality as well-written, astounding, and detailed. Readers describe the depth of content as insightful, historical, and portrayed view of war. They find the characters real, true to life, and tough. They describe the plot as inspirational and informative, and one of the largest books they've ever read.

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481 customers mention "Writing quality"476 positive5 negative

Customers find the book very well written, and say it's a hard to put down recounting of Carlos' life. They also say the author does a great job relating the intricacies of Carlos.

"...This book is so insightful and gives details about how snipers do what they do. It is not sugar coated or glossed over...." Read more

"...This was an outstanding book about anoutstanding Marine. Be sure to read this book." Read more

"...I found it readable, not an exceptional book, just a good account of a sniper that did a lot of damage to the enemy...." Read more

"...Very well done." Read more

181 customers mention "Storyline"175 positive6 negative

Customers find the storyline compelling, humble, and detailed. They also say it's enlightening, fast, and light. Readers also mention that it gets them sucked into each mission. They say it’s based on a real person.

"...and types of weapons in a story form that is interesting and intriguing. Note that some of the stories contain information that is supposition...." Read more

"...Amazing true stories about a legendary hero! Carlos "White Feather" Hathcock!" Read more

"...Such was the case with this book. “Marine Sniper” was a great story which held my attention from the very beginning...." Read more

"This true story reveals the true skills, abilities and psychological make-up professional military sniper/scouts must have to survive and succeed!" Read more

135 customers mention "Character"135 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great, and appreciate the bravery and tradecraft of the men. They also say it’s a good portrayal of what it takes to become a proficient sniper. Customers also mention the book is true to life, and a rare book about combat.

"Great Read about a fellow Arkansan! So great in fact that I have read it twice and will probably read it a 3rd time!..." Read more

"...This is the story of a true American hero...." Read more

"...The book is a good portrayal of what it takes to become proficient at sniper warfare, along with its effectiveness in warfare...." Read more

"...Carlos Hathcock had an enormous amount of courage and without a doubt was among the greatest Marine ever...." Read more

51 customers mention "Plot"51 positive0 negative

Customers find the plot inspiring, compelling, and heart-wrenching. They also say the book provides a wealth of information about the Vietnam War and is one of the largest books they have ever read.

"...I hope so. He gave 99% of his life to the Marines. This book is so insightful and gives details about how snipers do what they do...." Read more

"...However, if you can get past that, it gives you a wealth of information about the Vietnam War and this sniper specifically." Read more

"...His story is inspiring. It is worth reading, worth knowing such men are real and willing to serve our country." Read more

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21 customers mention "Depth of content"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful, compelling, and heart-wrenching. They also say it provides a good mix of historical facts and information about Carlos. Customers also mention that the book is highly detailed and intense.

"Excellent insight into a task that few can understand. And more importantly into the men that are able to perform it for the greater good." Read more

"...Highly detailed and very intense." Read more

"Interesting insight into the origins of the modern Marine sniper, especially in the era of Vietnam...." Read more

"...Carlos had determination, dedication, patience, ability and insight to make his corp better by being responsible for the Marine Corp sniper..." Read more

18 customers mention "Pacing"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book relatively fast, moving quickly, and non-stop. They also say it doesn't read like a text book but more like a novel.

"...Well written and fast moving. I enjoyed reading it." Read more

"...The book is a fast light read with some heart pounding entertainment. The book could have used some more sniper accounts." Read more

"Relatively fast read. Easy writing style and constructed in a way that makes sense...." Read more

"Really enjoyed this book. It did not read like a text book but more like a novel. Incredible story that doesn’t need any embellishments." Read more

16 customers mention "Sniper"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's sniper operations description outstanding. They also say the author is one of the greatest snipers in history.

"...I found it readable, not an exceptional book, just a good account of a sniper that did a lot of damage to the enemy...." Read more

"...of Sergeant Hathcock's heroic military service, his unparalleled ability as a shooter and Marine sniper, but even more it tells you about the man...." Read more

"...This is the book to read about this true hero and the best all-time sniper." Read more

"...all seriousness a great book of Carlos Hathcock, one of the greatest snipers in history and a hell of a Marine...." Read more

15 customers mention "Story"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the story hard to put down.

"...Very easy going and fascinating reading. I really enjoyed the book and would like to thank the author for his devotion to the topic." Read more

"Hard book to put down. Hard to read it and not put yourself in Carlos's place since he is about my age...." Read more

"...Very well written and very hard to put down. I will read this over and over. Do yourself a favor and read this book." Read more

"...This book was so well written and impossible to put down...." Read more

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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
It's a shame that the marines didn't give this man his full retirement. I don't know if he received any proceeds from this book. I hope so. He gave 99% of his life to the Marines. This book is so insightful and gives details about how snipers do what they do. It is not sugar coated or glossed over. He explains stalking procedures and types of weapons in a story form that is interesting and intriguing. Note that some of the stories contain information that is supposition. But it makes the stories interesting to have those details. If you have in interest in the Vietnam war or how snipers work, then this book is a must read. Beware there are some graphic details of torture.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
Great Read about a fellow Arkansan! So great in fact that I have read it twice and will probably read it a 3rd time! Amazing true stories about a legendary hero! Carlos "White Feather" Hathcock!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
Before the American Sniper Chris Kyle there was another deadly sniper. His name was Carlos Hathcock. He was a Marine sniper during the Vietnam War. He was deadly as well
as daring. His enemies, the Vietnamese nicknamed him Long Tra'ng or white feather. He was one of the first snipers to use the 50 caliber as a sniper weapon. He was from
the state of Arkansas. He first came into prominence by winning the Wimbledon Cup of shooting. At an event held August 25,1965 at Camp Perry, Ohio he was the winning shooter.He promptly joined the Marine Corps and became a sniper. This began a series of fantastic shooting events that literally established him as a legend.His first
shooting success was at Elephant Valley. Hathcock and another sniper pinned 100 Viet Cong soldiers down for 5 days. This saved the lives of many American soldiers. There
was another evil force that Hathcock also dealt with. This was a Vietnamese female officer who was known as the Apache. This war one of the most sadistic and vicious
individuals that America had to deal with in the Vietnamese War. She had skinned one American soldier alive. Another had a basket tied on his head and had a rat sewed up
in the basket. The Apache also castrated an American soldier who bled to death. Hathcock shot her dead center and killed her.Her days of torturing American soldiers were
ended. On another project called Rio Blanco Hathcock was given the assignment of killing a master interrogator. He was a Frenchman named Jacques. Hathcock intercepted him on the way to interrogate two American airmen.There was also a talented Vietnamese sniper who was having incredible luck killing Americans. Hathcock finally caught up with
him and killed him. Hathcock was given an assignment to kill a Vietnamese general. This general was well guarded and nearly impossible to reach. Through shrewd planning
Hathcock finally killed him. Hathcock became such a terror that the Viet Cong finally put a bounty on his head of $10,000. Hathcock upon retirement had 93 kills. That record was not surpassed until Chris Kyle. He finally got out of the field of combat after being stricken with multiple sclorosis. This was an outstanding book about an
outstanding Marine. Be sure to read this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015
So many books have been written on the subject of the Vietnam war, that it is to be expected that not all the books can be great. This one is about a sniper and his contribution to the war, plus his personal views and situations that take place during his time of duty. I found it readable, not an exceptional book, just a good account of a sniper that did a lot of damage to the enemy. For that, I thank this guy, for it was an intricate part of the war effort to have qualified snipers serving.
Must say that upon further reading I did find this book has merits of its own, and it keeps on becoming a little better. There are parts in the book that really strike the reader as to how important the mission of the sniper is/was in that particular armed conflict. 4 Stars.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
What a Great read about an Amazing Soldier / Marine Sniper!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
True to the description as used, very good condition. I would even say it is just short of new condition. Beyond happy with the product which was shipped super fast.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
Love this book as a former Marine I really enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
This book was not what I usually read, but sometimes you’ll see something that catches your eye and just have to go for it. Such was the case with this book. “Marine Sniper” was a great story which held my attention from the very beginning. Yes, it had profanity and vivid descriptions of blood and gore. However, if you can get past that, it gives you a wealth of information about the Vietnam War and this sniper specifically.

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Robert Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2022
A very good read, detailed and interesting!
Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars spedizione veloce
Reviewed in Italy on March 6, 2023
nulla da dire perffete condizioni e spedizione veloce
Cephyrhill
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting - absorbing - personal
Reviewed in Germany on December 20, 2017
This is the first book about the sniper Hathcock. His 93 confirmed kills do not say anything about his real kill ratio. He let us share in his mostly incredible actions (and luck), but also his personal bad times. If you are interested to read more about him, be sure that you start with this book, not the other ones.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Livre arrivé rapidement et conforme à la description !
Reviewed in France on June 10, 2021
Livre arrivé rapidement et conforme à la description !
J. Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Sniper Legend.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2009
This book isn't the first sniper based book I've bought and read but is certainly the one which I love the most.
The book details Carlos Hathcock's multiple tours of Vietnam and his eventual life in retirement after his injuries in the field.

The missions undertaken by this man are simply unbelievable and if it wasn't for the corroborative evidence and genuine quality of this book I'd have trouble believing them. This man has done it all as a sniper and helped to make the USMC snipers who they are today; they simply wouldn't have been trained if he hadn't done these feats.
The sniper shot in "Saving Private Ryan" where the guy gets hit through the scope in the eye; the Tom Berringer bit of creeping through a field in a gillie suit full of guards undetected in Sniper. Well those are two films who have taken direct inspiration from Carlos's amazing life. I don't want to give further details but it's worth a look for those.

If you like war books, true stories, etc this is worth a read. Whatever your country and allegiances this is a fascinating book. It also benefits from having information from both sides of the line, from the USMC and Carlos himself to the Vietnamese records and soldiers.
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