Targeted, Stephen Hunter
Targeted, Stephen Hunter
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Targeted

Author: Stephen Hunter

Narrator: Eric G. Dove

Unabridged: 9 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/18/2022


Synopsis

Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Stephen Hunter returns with a taut, white-knuckled thriller featuring master sniper Bob Lee Swagger as he protects a group of political hostages during a perilous standoff and once again proves his title of “true American literary icon” (Mark Greaney, author of Mission Critical).After his successful takedown of a dangerous terrorist, Bob Lee Swagger learns that no good deed goes unpunished. Summoned to court by the United States Congress, Swagger is accused of reckless endangerment by a hardheaded anti-gun congresswoman. But what begins as political posturing soon turns deadly when the auditorium where the committee is being held is attacked.Swagger, the congresswoman, and numerous bystanders and reporters are taken hostage by a group of violent operatives. Soon, the very people who had accused him are depending on him to save their lives. Trapped in the auditorium and still struggling with injuries from his last assignment, Swagger must rely on his instincts, his shooting skills, and the help of a mysterious rogue sniper on the outside in order to ensure that everyone makes it out alive.A heart-pounding and crackling action-packed novel, Targeted proves that Stephen Hunter is “a true master at the pinnacle of his craft. No one does it better” (Jack Carr, Former Navy SEAL Sniper and author of The Terminal List).

About Stephen Hunter

Stephen Hunter has written over twenty novels. 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. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy on November 29, 2021

In Stephen Hunter's new Bob Lee Swagger book, we find the sniper in a Congressional hearing after his actions stopped a terrorist. It's a dog and pony show designed to discredit the hero and force change to use-of-force guidelines through policy and public opinion. When terrorists hold the congregat......more

Goodreads review by Abibliofob on January 24, 2022

The "Nailer" is back in Targeted by Stephen Hunter. Sadly not the best book in the series but still good. I found the storyline interesting and the historical side very good. But the last third of the book did lack something. I will still claim that Hunter is one of the best authors alive and he wil......more

Goodreads review by Barry on November 11, 2021

**Received this ARC as part of a Goodreads giveaway** I’ve read a few Bob Lee Swagger novels and have enjoyed the action and characters! This one started a little slow for me, but the last half was full of action. Overall a pretty good read!......more

Goodreads review by Timothy M. Gorman on February 07, 2022

Let me start by saying this is the 24th book I’ve read by Stephen Hunter. It goes without saying that some were better than others. I wasn’t a big fan of the 47th Samurai, it was pretty far fetched and seemed like a tortured attempt by Hunter to find a unique adventure for Swagger after a 9 year lap......more

Goodreads review by Chris on May 30, 2022

Bob. Lee. Swagger. The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Bob Lee Swagger has led a life of dedication and service to the good ‘ole USA. The former Vietnam Vet/Marine sniper has some years on his body, but he's not lost the drive to keep people safe. Stephen Hunter's Targeted starts off with a bang. Actuall......more


Quotes

"With this inventive nail-biter, Hunter sets a new bar for both himself and the genre. " Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Ingenious…Swagger’s adventures are escapist fun." Kirkus Reviews"Hunter writes action scenes as well as anyone in the genre…tremendous suspense and a great sense of timing." Booklist (starred review)