Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Below is the order of all of stephen hunters novels. I have now read the first four books in the bob lee series plus the world war ii standalone, master sniper. The bob lee swagger series by stephen hunter nw book lovers. His father was charles francis hunter, a northwestern university speech professor who was killed in.
Jun 01, 2017 stephen hunter s new thriller gman hums with guns, gangsters. Stephen hunters epic national bestsellers, point of impact and black light, introduced millions of readers to bob lee swagger, called bob the nailer, a heroic but flawed vietnam war veteran forced twice to use his skills as a master sniper to defend his life and his honor. Saturday 21st march, 11am 1pm sorry this event has been cancelled mansfield library, westgate, mansfield, nottinghamshire ng18 1nh kickstarting your plot workshop for writers. List of upcoming book signing events november 2019 book. I, ripper book by stephen hunter official publisher. Nobody writes action better than stephen hunter, and that action has never been better than in the scintillatingly superb gman. The slithering whisper of the title character from the story the boogeyman was my first taste of. Stephen hunter was born in kansas city, missouri, in 1946, and grew up in the chicago area. Since then, readers have been chomping at the bit for more swagger. Authors with similar writing style to stephen hunter. Reading the stephen hunter books in order is a joyride for anyone who enjoys the authors many blockbuster novels, especially his bob lee swagger series.
Pulitzerprizewinning film critic stephen hunter is also a bestselling novelist and essayist. Gman, written by stephen hunter, is a could have happened that way story about the fictional exploits of the swagger family, multiple generations of soldiers and lawmen, all gifted shooters. Book signings and author talks in light of the quicklyevolving public health situation around covid19, and following government guidance on public gatherings, it is with regret that we have made the decision to cancel or postpone all our events. Stephen king sleeping beauties north american book tour. I have now read the first four books in the bob lee series plus the world war ii stand. Earl is a police officer and war veteran, and his stories are set in the mid1900s. Im reading the whole bob leeearl swagger series from stephen hunter backtoback and have read four books beyond this one and this by far is the best book in the series. The electrifying new thriller from new york times bestselling author stephen hunter takes you deep inside the mind of the most notorious serial killer of all time. Hunter was born in kansas city, missouri, and grew up.
Stephen king sleeping beauties north american book. For the foreseeable future, bookpeople is operating as your friendly. Stephen hunter has 47 books on goodreads with 165249 ratings. In time to hunt, stephen hunter further embellishes the legend of master sniper bob lee swagger. From bestselling author and pulitzer prize winner stephen hunter, the latest episode in the bob lee swagger saga, which finds bob uncovering his familys secret tommy gun war with 1930s gangsters like john dillinger and baby face nelson. Imagine bob lee swagger going after hannibal lecter and you will have. Im going to be a guest on gun stories with joe mantegna this. Vj books is the largest online bookseller of signed and collectible books in the world. Hunter was born in kansas city, missouri, and grew up in evanston, illinois. Pale horse coming ranks up there as one of my all time favorite books. Known as bob the nailer in professional circles, swagger is cunning, resourceful, and a remarkable marksman, skills he developed in his youth and. For crimereads, stephen shares 6 rules for writing great gunfight scenes. Stephen hunters book, pale horse coming, is the second book in his earl swagger series, following hot springs.
Reading the stephen hunter books in order is a joyride for anyone who enjoys the authors many blockbuster novels, especially his. The attention and widespread following hunters novels garnered have caused other writers. He graduated with a journalism degree from northwestern university, and was drafted into the u. Calendar of events would you like stephen booth to take part in an event for your library, bookshop or festival, or talk to your organisation.
Dates are now being taken for september 2020 onwards. Todays book is a work of fiction, but historical handgun and submachine gun shooting technique is an integral part of the story. Monster hunter sinners 2016 monster hunter memoirs book 2 written by john ringo. The plot gets tangled from the beginning, but i trust hunters writing implicitly.
Stephen king events near me tonight, today, this weekend 2020. Stephen hunter is the popular thriller author of the bestselling bob lee swagger series with this first book point of impact, which sparked the creation of the 2007 shooter movie with mark wahlberg, and the following tv series featuring ryan phillippe in the main role. Mar 23, 2016 the other author who is a recurring guest is stephen hunter, who is fantastic. A map, a gun and a mystery send readers back to the days of dillinger, pretty boyd floyd and baby face nelson in stephen hunter s. His mother was virginia ricker hunter, a writer of childrens books. Bob lee swagger series by stephen hunter goodreads. Author stephen hunters complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Stephen hunter books list of books by stephen hunter. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into. The biggest surprise of shot show was being ambushed at one of my book signings by the legendary stephen hunter, author of the bob lee swagger series of novels among many others.
Stephen hunter books list of books by author stephen hunter. Book 4 stephen hunter author 2007 i, ripper stephen hunter author 2015. A map, a gun and a mystery send readers back to the days of dillinger, pretty boyd floyd and baby face nelson in. In the fall of 1888, jack the ripper slaughtered five prostitutes in londons seamy whitechapel district. Stephen hunter born march 25, 1946 is an american novelist, essayist, and film critic life and career. Gman, the tenth novel in hunters critically acclaimed sniper series, is scheduled to be released on. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into intriguing and frightening places. Known as bob the nailer in professional circles, swagger is cunning, resourceful, and a remarkable marksman, skills he developed in his youth and honed during several memorable tours of duty in vietnam. Place an order and we will let you know when to expect your book. Signed, without inscription, by author on the full title page. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Its been two years since fans last saw bob lee swagger in stephen hunters bestselling novel, snipers honor 2014. Mark greaney, new york times bestselling author of mission critical in this blazing new thriller from pulitzer prize winner stephen hunter, master sniper bob. He graduated from the medill school of journalism at northwestern university in 1968 and then spent two years in the united states army as a ceremonial soldier in the 3rd infantry in washington, d. Stephen hunter books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Thats not to say the others arent worth reading they are. As the tenth bob lee swagger novel, gman is stephen hunters lonesome dove, a book that takes wellestablished characters and puts them on an actionpacked mission of. Please send an enquiry, giving as many details as possible of date, location and. The attention and widespread following hunters novels garnered have caused other writers to work harder to get the details right on firearms. Many authors have a background that includes an inspiring story about how they suddenly discovered they had a passion for writing. Oct 12, 2017 todays book is a work of fiction, but historical handgun and submachine gun shooting technique is an integral part of the story. The tv series aired between 2016 and 2018 for 3 series. Stephen hunter is the author of fourteen novels, and a chief film critic at the washington post, where he won the 2003 pulitzer prize. Treating myself to a new one after book tour, and with new hip and new rifle look forward to an amusing fall. A fact that is similar with all the men in his family.
Please check our inventory for additional stephen hunter titles. Also, please feel free to visit the contact page for more ways to get in touch. Discount prices on books by stephen hunter, including titles like training and racing with a power meter. Book your stephen king vip meet and greet tickets, or stephen king ticket packages 2020, find stephen king tour dates and schedule 2020. Stephen hunter won this years grits gresham shooting sports. 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. I have pretty much spent my professional life trying to capture these moments in prose. Pulitzer prize winner stephen hunter is famous for his novels featuring both bob lee swagger and earl swagger, and the apparent new hero ray cruz. Upcoming stephen king events in my area today, near my city tonight, this weekend, this summer. Stephen hunter born march 25, 1946 is an american novelist, essayist, and film critic.
Earl swagger is the creation of american author stephen hunter. All our books are bubble wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box with delivery confirmation. Stephen hunter is the author of the popular bob lee swagger military thriller series started back in 1993, a series which continues till today. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Find and submit author and celebrity book signings, book tours, book festivals, book salesfairs, book clubs, book conventions, book discussions, book festivals, book launchreleases, book series and literary workshops. List of upcoming book signing events november 2019. The retired chief film critic for the washington post, where he won the 2003 pulitzer prize for. He is best known for the popular bob lee swagger series of thrillers featuring vietnam war veteran and sniper bob the nailer swagger which led to the earl swagger and ray cruz spinoff series. Im going to be a guest on gun stories with joe mantegna. I even liked the acknowledgements page but one question comes to mind and that is are you personally a shooter, a marksman, not that being one is a prerequisite to writing about the subject. I first read point of impact prior to joining the military and was immediately taken with hunters protagonist. Although hunter himself is a very wellrespected movie critic, only one of stephen hunters books managed to be transformed to film. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. The retired chief film critic for the washington post, where he won the 2003 pulitzer.
The novel centers on bob lee swagger, the best marine sniper in the vietnam war. Preorder the deluxe limited gift edition of only 1,750 illustrated copies sealed note. Earl swagger is the father of bob lee swagger, who has his own series of novels. Stacia hunter the gomer anointing book signing in november. This is the first novel in the bob lee swagger novel series by hunter. The book was also made into a movie years prior starring mark wahlberg. Stephen hunter is the author of 20 novels and the retired chief film critic for the washington post, where he won the 2003 pulitzer prize for distinguished criticism. His seven nonfiction books include gods name in vain.
Signed books by stephen hunter, autographed books, a book list, biography, and awards. The plot gets tangled from the beginning, but i trust hunter s writing implicitly. Gman by stephen hunter signed first edition book see all titles by stephen hunter. Stephen hunter s book, pale horse coming, is the second book in his earl swagger series, following hot springs. In march of 2007, the movie shooter hit the market, with paramount pictures as the distributor. However, you can now order a very fine signed first edition sleeping beauties north american book tour is scheduled to take place in various locations across the country. Previous post my european book signings next post all of my european tour stops and dates.
Most of stephen hunters novels feature his favorite character, bob lee swagger. Stephen hunter is the author of more than twenty novels. Author stephen hunter bio and signed books vj books. Book your stephen king vip meet and greet tickets, or stephen king ticket packages 2020, find stephen king tour dates and schedule 2020 click here. They come to him with ease, like kitchen utensils come to the average person. Hunter, just finished game of snipers and enjoyed it at.
This is the official page of author stephen hunter. Carter is the william nelson cromwell professor of law at yale, where he has taught since 1982. I am a big fan of author stephen hunter and his sniperhero bob lee swagger. One of hunters books, point of impact, was made into the movie shooter. The other author who is a recurring guest is stephen hunter, who is fantastic. Hunter began his journalism career writing for the pentagon news, a military paper, and joined the baltimore sun in 1971. Stephen hunters new thriller gman hums with guns, gangsters. Book signings are popular events and they are also a great way to increase the value of your book, especially if. May 16, 2017 as the tenth bob lee swagger novel, gman is stephen hunters lonesome dove, a book that takes wellestablished characters and puts them on an actionpacked mission of selfdiscovery. If youve not read his thrillers, you really should.
Bob lee swagger will return in stephen hunters 2017 novel. He is best known for his technically detailed espionage and military science storylines set during and in the aftermath of the cold war, and for video. I started reading these books with book four the 47th samurai because of. Earl swagger is the creation of stephen hunter and he sprung off the pages into the minds of readers everywhere. Born in kansas city, missouri in 1946, hunter grew up in illinois. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. I have pretty much spent my professional life trying to capture these moments in.
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