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The Longest Kill
- The Story of Maverick 41, One of the World's Greatest Snipers
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Adventurers, Explorers & Survival
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- Andrew
- 07-03-17
amazing read
great read, you could really put yourself in his shoes and what a true hero!
7 people found this helpful
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- richard
- 15-02-17
superb
gripping insight into what life on the front line and life afterwards is like. a must read/listen
7 people found this helpful
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- Chris Berry
- 02-09-16
The MOD sucks
They never want much to do with us once we have handed out kit back in do they. Stay strong
5 people found this helpful
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- msrtin
- 13-10-16
truly inspirational
This is the best book I've heard .what a story of bravery .I have so much to say but don't know how to say it .I've listened to so many books about snipers and war but this one really hit home the sacrifice our boys have made .
thank you
9 people found this helpful
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- Dale Walton
- 07-12-16
Truly inspiring!
This book is truly inspiring, a real life view of what our armed forces deal with week in week out. The people at home they protect are not worthy! A true hero!
8 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-03-19
Outstanding
This is one of the most exciting books ever !!! Sgt Craig Harrison....Take a bow son 👌
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- Sam
- 11-01-17
Probably the best audiobook I've listened to
It's a fascinating insight into a world that I, and I guess most people know nothing or very little about
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- Fran Jacques
- 12-04-20
absorbing
cracking book,well worth the read, fascinating. didn't want it to conclude. one of the best war book ever.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-04-20
Gripping!!
loved it, as a fan of this genre it ranks highly. The narrator really suited the story. Excellent!!
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- Gary Rimmer
- 24-03-20
Insightful
A look inside the mind and make up of a professional soldier. All the highs and lows with a glimpse at the commitment required. The ‘aftercare’ following service is brought into focus too
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- Anonymous User
- 02-04-21
Good listen
A great listen with a deep story behind it. I really enjoyed listening to it.