Title: Ghost Sniper: A World War
II Thriller
Author: David Healey
Genre: Thriller/Adult
Publication Date: January 14, 2014
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Synopsis
On the dawn of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, two
snipers find themselves fighting a battle all their own. Micajah Cole is a
backwoods hunter from the Appalachian Mountains in the American South, while
Kurt Von Stenger is the dreaded German "Ghost Sniper" who earned his
nickname on the Eastern Front.
As part of a motley team of Americans and a British paratrooper
who has made one too many jumps, Cole is sent deep into the French hedgerow
country to spearhead counter sniper operations. Guiding them is a lovely French
Resistance fighter named Jolie Molyneux who knows the hidden paths and trails.
The presence of a woman creates tension among the men, but Jolie is interested
in one thing only--revenge against the occupiers.
The Germans are far more practiced at sniper warfare, but Cole
uses his natural cunning and hunting skills learned in the mountains back home.
However, the Americans soon face the Ghost Sniper, the deadliest German of them
all.
Jolie risks everything to spy on the Germans and clear Cole’s line
of fire. Locked in a deadly duel, the hunter matches wits and tactics against
the marksman in a climatic final battle, both of them one bullet away from
victory--or the ultimate defeat--as Allied forces struggle to gain a foothold
in Europe.
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About the Author
David Healey has been a journalist, librarian
and teacher. He has written several novels, including the Civil War novel
“Sharpshooter” and a mystery, “The House that Went Down with the Ship.” His
nonfiction books include “Great Storms of the Chesapeake” and “1812:
Rediscovering Chesapeake Bay's Forgotten War.” His articles and essays have
been published in many magazines, including American History, The Washington
Times, Blue & Gray, Running Times and Maryland Life. When not writing, he
enjoys hiking, working on his old house, and driving his family crazy by
pulling over to the side of the road to read historical markers.
Review:
I love a good thriller. This is the first thriller I have read set in the WWII setting and I really enjoyed it. The idea of a more modern day duel was exciting to read about as well. I was happy that the author did well with not butchering military tactics. Instead I felt like I was in the head of these characters. I was more caught up on the experience and the feelings that went with it, than the actual military training.
It was a really enjoyable read for me, having not read this genre in a while. It was nice to step into a book that had me on the edge of my seat with suspense and action. Very well written and the characters are characters that you can fall into. You feel as if you are right there with them.
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