Collin C. (brad861) reviewed on 12/29/2010 + 27 more book reviews

For Stephen Hunter/Bob Lee Swagger fans, this 6th installment is closer to original Bob Lee Swagger novel in the page-turning plot. There has never been any absence of action with Swagger novels, but this one kept me turning the page wanting to know what was at the core of setting up the sniper hits that has occurred to 4 ex-hippies who were the epitome of anti-Nam.

With heavy overtones of characters based on Jane Fonda and Ted Turner, this novel has an excellent main plot and sub plot (involving Nick Memphis). A sniper who has been credited with the most sniper hits in Vietnam has apparently lost it and has hit 4 ex-hippies. However, the evidence and the hits look too perfect and there are no inconsistencies. As a result, Nick Memphis asks Swagger to apply his experience as a sniper by looking at the details. As a result, the sniper hits are not what they appear to be on the surface and it's up to Swagger to do "his thing" and right a wrong, even against public and political pressure to wrap the case up quickly.

This novel is much more indicative of Hunter being at the top of his game again.

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