hey, im just finishing Isniper and want a little break from the swagger family, its getting a little predictable although i do like the bob lee books, ive read the berets by griffin and didnt care for his style of writing, ive read all of the silent warrior and marine sniper 93 confirmed kills and loved both, ive read john ringos ghost and liked it although the main character creeped me out, so any suggestions?
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i just read "the apostle" by brad thor it was a pretty good book about contracted operators in afghanistan. its fiction but still a good read. im starting another one of brad thor's books called takedown, ill let you know how it is when i finish it.
i just read "the apostle" by brad thor it was a pretty good book about contracted operators in afghanistan. its fiction but still a good read. im starting another one of brad thor's books called takedown, ill let you know how it is when i finish it.
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thanks doug i appreciate the input ill have to go look for it.
thanks doug i appreciate the input ill have to go look for it.
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
Alan Furst's early WWII spy novels.
Steig Larson's Dragon Tattoo trilogy.
Sjowall and Waloo's Martin Beck mysteries.
Martin Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko mysteries: Gorky Park, Polar Star, Red Square, Havana Bay, Wolves Eat Dogs
Alan Furst's early WWII spy novels.
Steig Larson's Dragon Tattoo trilogy.
Sjowall and Waloo's Martin Beck mysteries.
Martin Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko mysteries: Gorky Park, Polar Star, Red Square, Havana Bay, Wolves Eat Dogs
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The books by Brad Thor and Vince Flynn are good.
Another good author to check out is Charles McCarry. Great author and former CIA field operator during the Cold War. Lindy turned me on to him awhile back. Start with Tears of Autumn where the main character is introduced.
The books by Brad Thor and Vince Flynn are good.
Another good author to check out is Charles McCarry. Great author and former CIA field operator during the Cold War. Lindy turned me on to him awhile back. Start with Tears of Autumn where the main character is introduced.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doug223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i just read "the apostle" by brad thor it was a pretty good book about contracted operators in afghanistan. its fiction but still a good read. im starting another one of brad thor's books called takedown, ill let you know how it is when i finish it. </div></div>
Takedown is one of my favorite books of all time. Its the only Brad Thor book that I really liked. Vince Flynn is my favorite author by far.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Doug223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i just read "the apostle" by brad thor it was a pretty good book about contracted operators in afghanistan. its fiction but still a good read. im starting another one of brad thor's books called takedown, ill let you know how it is when i finish it. </div></div>
Takedown is one of my favorite books of all time. Its the only Brad Thor book that I really liked. Vince Flynn is my favorite author by far.
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
"Lone Survivor" by Marcus Lutrell
"Lone Survivor" by Marcus Lutrell
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I just finished "8 Lives Down", by Major Chris Hunter. It's a book on British EOD operations in Iraq. It's a non-fiction account of one operator's experiences, pretty solid book.
I just finished "8 Lives Down", by Major Chris Hunter. It's a book on British EOD operations in Iraq. It's a non-fiction account of one operator's experiences, pretty solid book.
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i just finished "Takedown" by brad thor, it was an amazing read. i wasnt able to put it down luckly i didnt have to work the day i started reading it, finished the same day. im on the lookout for more btad thor books, hes a great author
i just finished "Takedown" by brad thor, it was an amazing read. i wasnt able to put it down luckly i didnt have to work the day i started reading it, finished the same day. im on the lookout for more btad thor books, hes a great author
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tom clancy. my favorite is rainbow 6 but the newest one is pretty good aswell. its called dead or alive (or somthing like that)
tom clancy. my favorite is rainbow 6 but the newest one is pretty good aswell. its called dead or alive (or somthing like that)
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brad thor seems like my kind of author, is their a constant character and if so which book first?
brad thor seems like my kind of author, is their a constant character and if so which book first?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 42769vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">tom clancy. my favorite is rainbow 6 but the newest one is pretty good aswell. its called dead or alive (or somthing like that) </div></div>
Clancy's "Red Storm Rising" is the best so called techno thriller I've ever read. Its a long but great read.
John Ross's "Unintended Consequences" is also a long one, but once read, you won't forget it. Its a very controversial book. Google it if you're curious.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 42769vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">tom clancy. my favorite is rainbow 6 but the newest one is pretty good aswell. its called dead or alive (or somthing like that) </div></div>
Clancy's "Red Storm Rising" is the best so called techno thriller I've ever read. Its a long but great read.
John Ross's "Unintended Consequences" is also a long one, but once read, you won't forget it. Its a very controversial book. Google it if you're curious.
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try Master of Chaos, or So Other May live. Both great books.
try Master of Chaos, or So Other May live. Both great books.
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If you like military history/non-fiction Andy McNabb (former SAS Op) is a good author and his books are well written. If you like fact based fiction, William Forstchen's A Second After is fantastic. It about the US after an EMP strike. If you like the history of the west, there is a book about Kit Carson's life called Blood and Thunder. That one is a tuff read but interesting if your into it.
If you like military history/non-fiction Andy McNabb (former SAS Op) is a good author and his books are well written. If you like fact based fiction, William Forstchen's A Second After is fantastic. It about the US after an EMP strike. If you like the history of the west, there is a book about Kit Carson's life called Blood and Thunder. That one is a tuff read but interesting if your into it.
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Lights Out by David Crawford
Lights Out by David Crawford
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All Tom Clancy’s books are good reads but my favorites are;
Red storm rising (2nd best)
Debt of honor
Executive orders (this one should be read after debt of honor as it is an immediate sequel)
Rainbow six
The Bear and the Dragon (my personal favorite)
Also, Without Remorse is going to the movie's some time this year.
Oliver North's ficton series is real good too.
The thing I like about these authors is they don’t talk about tactics or hardware that doesn’t all ready exist and they know their stuff. I have a short attention span for things made up if it’s not believable.
All Tom Clancy’s books are good reads but my favorites are;
Red storm rising (2nd best)
Debt of honor
Executive orders (this one should be read after debt of honor as it is an immediate sequel)
Rainbow six
The Bear and the Dragon (my personal favorite)
Also, Without Remorse is going to the movie's some time this year.
Oliver North's ficton series is real good too.
The thing I like about these authors is they don’t talk about tactics or hardware that doesn’t all ready exist and they know their stuff. I have a short attention span for things made up if it’s not believable.
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I really liked the book "Generation Kill"
I really liked the book "Generation Kill"
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<span style="font-style: italic">Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting</span> is a real page-turner.
<span style="font-style: italic">Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting</span> is a real page-turner.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: balls2elwall</div><div class="ubbcode-body">brad thor seems like my kind of author, is their a constant character and if so which book first? </div></div>
Scot Harvath
1. The Lions Of Lucerne (2001)
2. Path of the Assassin (2003)
3. State of the Union (2004)
4. Blowback (2005)
5. Takedown (2006)
6. The First Commandment (2007)
7. The Last Patriot (2008)
8. The Apostle (2009)
9. Foreign Influence (2010)
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: balls2elwall</div><div class="ubbcode-body">brad thor seems like my kind of author, is their a constant character and if so which book first? </div></div>
Scot Harvath
1. The Lions Of Lucerne (2001)
2. Path of the Assassin (2003)
3. State of the Union (2004)
4. Blowback (2005)
5. Takedown (2006)
6. The First Commandment (2007)
7. The Last Patriot (2008)
8. The Apostle (2009)
9. Foreign Influence (2010)
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New guy here... have been doing a lot of reading recently,, John Ringo's Ghost was ok.. didn't care for the deviant stuff but try his 'Into the Looking Glass' series.. the science is deep and theoretical but the combat suits would be cool .. good travel paperback
New guy here... have been doing a lot of reading recently,, John Ringo's Ghost was ok.. didn't care for the deviant stuff but try his 'Into the Looking Glass' series.. the science is deep and theoretical but the combat suits would be cool .. good travel paperback
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wondering if any of you would be interested in trading books rather than having to go out to purchase new or ordering them. i would think if the trade was agreed upon each member just ship the book and all you have is shipping. prolly 5 bucks if you use usps flat rate box.
just a thought and wanted to see if there would be any interest.
wondering if any of you would be interested in trading books rather than having to go out to purchase new or ordering them. i would think if the trade was agreed upon each member just ship the book and all you have is shipping. prolly 5 bucks if you use usps flat rate box.
just a thought and wanted to see if there would be any interest.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DGUNN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">wondering if any of you would be interested in trading books rather than having to go out to purchase new or ordering them. i would think if the trade was agreed upon each member just ship the book and all you have is shipping. prolly 5 bucks if you use usps flat rate box.
just a thought and wanted to see if there would be any interest. </div></div>
Check out Paper Back Swap. I have used it several times in the past, both as donnor and recipient, and it works pretty well.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DGUNN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">wondering if any of you would be interested in trading books rather than having to go out to purchase new or ordering them. i would think if the trade was agreed upon each member just ship the book and all you have is shipping. prolly 5 bucks if you use usps flat rate box.
just a thought and wanted to see if there would be any interest. </div></div>
Check out Paper Back Swap. I have used it several times in the past, both as donnor and recipient, and it works pretty well.
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DamnYuppie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DGUNN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">wondering if any of you would be interested in trading books rather than having to go out to purchase new or ordering them. i would think if the trade was agreed upon each member just ship the book and all you have is shipping. prolly 5 bucks if you use usps flat rate box.
just a thought and wanted to see if there would be any interest. </div></div>
Check out Paper Back Swap. I have used it several times in the past, both as donnor and recipient, and it works pretty well.
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will do. thanks. i guess i was just more thinking it would be good with a tight forum like this so someone is less likely to get screwed. my .02
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DamnYuppie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DGUNN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">wondering if any of you would be interested in trading books rather than having to go out to purchase new or ordering them. i would think if the trade was agreed upon each member just ship the book and all you have is shipping. prolly 5 bucks if you use usps flat rate box.
just a thought and wanted to see if there would be any interest. </div></div>
Check out Paper Back Swap. I have used it several times in the past, both as donnor and recipient, and it works pretty well.
</div></div>
will do. thanks. i guess i was just more thinking it would be good with a tight forum like this so someone is less likely to get screwed. my .02
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
anything by palahniuk
anything by palahniuk
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
Happy Endings: The Tales of A Meaty-Breasted Zilch by Jimmy Norton. Make for a good change of pace.
Happy Endings: The Tales of A Meaty-Breasted Zilch by Jimmy Norton. Make for a good change of pace.
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I like the <span style="font-style: italic">Dresden Files</span> sequence by Jim Butcher. Offbeat, but gripping.
I like the <span style="font-style: italic">Dresden Files</span> sequence by Jim Butcher. Offbeat, but gripping.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertrat1979</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Happy Endings: The Tales of A Meaty-Breasted Zilch by Jimmy Norton. Make for a good change of pace. </div></div>
You gotta love Jim Norton. Huge O&A fan!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertrat1979</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Happy Endings: The Tales of A Meaty-Breasted Zilch by Jimmy Norton. Make for a good change of pace. </div></div>
You gotta love Jim Norton. Huge O&A fan!
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
"call of the hounds" by del cameron.
"call of the hounds" by del cameron.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: el diablo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertrat1979</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Happy Endings: The Tales of A Meaty-Breasted Zilch by Jimmy Norton. Make for a good change of pace. </div></div>
You gotta love Jim Norton. Huge O&A fan!</div></div>
I just saw him last Friday down in Vegas. out-fucking-standing show.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: el diablo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertrat1979</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Happy Endings: The Tales of A Meaty-Breasted Zilch by Jimmy Norton. Make for a good change of pace. </div></div>
You gotta love Jim Norton. Huge O&A fan!</div></div>
I just saw him last Friday down in Vegas. out-fucking-standing show.
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
How about 'Known and Unknown', by Donald Rumsfeld. If you are into a bit of 'domestic history', a pretty good read.
"You don't know what you don't know, until you know what you don't know." (Donald Rumsfeld)
How about 'Known and Unknown', by Donald Rumsfeld. If you are into a bit of 'domestic history', a pretty good read.
"You don't know what you don't know, until you know what you don't know." (Donald Rumsfeld)
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
If you haven't read Patrick O'brien's Aubrey, Maturin series, (20+ books, which my favorite movie of all time - "Master and Commander" is based on) then get crackin'. Tom Clancy has been mentioned. Jeff Edward's "Torpedo" is in the Clancy vein of military techno-thriller and every bit as thoroughly researched and believably "Wow, this could actually happen.". I don't think anyone on this forum has read Hugh Laurie's "The Gun Seller". Yes, it's the same Hugh Laurie that plays House on FOX TV. H.L. lets rip a snort inducing, lol action adventure, roll on the floor spy-thriller.
If you haven't read Patrick O'brien's Aubrey, Maturin series, (20+ books, which my favorite movie of all time - "Master and Commander" is based on) then get crackin'. Tom Clancy has been mentioned. Jeff Edward's "Torpedo" is in the Clancy vein of military techno-thriller and every bit as thoroughly researched and believably "Wow, this could actually happen.". I don't think anyone on this forum has read Hugh Laurie's "The Gun Seller". Yes, it's the same Hugh Laurie that plays House on FOX TV. H.L. lets rip a snort inducing, lol action adventure, roll on the floor spy-thriller.
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Wow, nice to see that someone else has read the O'Brien novels. I have all 20 and have read several twice or three times. Fantastic novels.I'll have to try your other suggestions, like Edwards and Laurie. Always looking for a good read. If there is anyone here who hasn't read Godfather - get to it!
Wow, nice to see that someone else has read the O'Brien novels. I have all 20 and have read several twice or three times. Fantastic novels.I'll have to try your other suggestions, like Edwards and Laurie. Always looking for a good read. If there is anyone here who hasn't read Godfather - get to it!
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I have enjoyed all of Frederick Forsyths books, Three that stick out are
The Cobra
The Afghan
The Veteran - short story, awesome read
He also wrote a book of short stories with a massive twist in the plots, Of which "the Veteran" was one.
Also Mafia Novels by Mario Puzo.
+1 on Marcus Lutrell - Lone Survivor, gripping read
I have enjoyed all of Frederick Forsyths books, Three that stick out are
The Cobra
The Afghan
The Veteran - short story, awesome read
He also wrote a book of short stories with a massive twist in the plots, Of which "the Veteran" was one.
Also Mafia Novels by Mario Puzo.
+1 on Marcus Lutrell - Lone Survivor, gripping read
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JeremyNzl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have enjoyed all of Frederick Forsyths books, Three that stick out are
The Cobra
The Afghan
The Veteran - short story, awesome read
Also Mafia Novels by Mario Puzo.
+1 on Marcus Lutrell - Lone Survivor, gripping read
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If you like Forsyth, you should read The Avenger. Its my favorite book of his.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JeremyNzl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have enjoyed all of Frederick Forsyths books, Three that stick out are
The Cobra
The Afghan
The Veteran - short story, awesome read
Also Mafia Novels by Mario Puzo.
+1 on Marcus Lutrell - Lone Survivor, gripping read
</div></div>
If you like Forsyth, you should read The Avenger. Its my favorite book of his.
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
Reread Dan Brown books, or look into Steve Berry.
Reread Dan Brown books, or look into Steve Berry.
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
Military:
"Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell,
"Afgantsy" Rodric Braithwaite,
Educational/Historical:
"A Short History of Nearly Everything" Bill Bryson,
"Underworld" Graham Hancock,
Comedy:
"You Suck" Christopher Moore,
"Bite Me" Christopher Moore,
General Fiction:
"The Secret History" Donna Tartt,
Military:
"Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell,
"Afgantsy" Rodric Braithwaite,
Educational/Historical:
"A Short History of Nearly Everything" Bill Bryson,
"Underworld" Graham Hancock,
Comedy:
"You Suck" Christopher Moore,
"Bite Me" Christopher Moore,
General Fiction:
"The Secret History" Donna Tartt,
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
If you are a J.R.R Tolkien fan, try the <span style="text-decoration: underline">Silmarillion</span>. It is basically the "back story" to the LOTR and The Hobbit.
If you are a J.R.R Tolkien fan, try the <span style="text-decoration: underline">Silmarillion</span>. It is basically the "back story" to the LOTR and The Hobbit.
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I'm a sci-fi guy, so I recommend The Skinner by Neal Asher, and then you would want to read the rest of his stuff. Cowl is particularly good. Snowcrash and The Diamond Age are both great books from Neal Stephenson, as well.
I'm a sci-fi guy, so I recommend The Skinner by Neal Asher, and then you would want to read the rest of his stuff. Cowl is particularly good. Snowcrash and The Diamond Age are both great books from Neal Stephenson, as well.
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Alex Berenson is pretty good, and as stated Vince Flynn is awesome
Alex Berenson is pretty good, and as stated Vince Flynn is awesome
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
Try Janson Directive
Fiction
Robert Ludlum.
any book by R. Ludlum I've enjoyed.
Try Janson Directive
Fiction
Robert Ludlum.
any book by R. Ludlum I've enjoyed.
Re: suggestions for a new book to read...
On a WWII Pacific theater bent right now. After watching the HBO series, I wanted to read the books.
Just read 'With the Old Breed' (Sledge), 'Helmet for my Pillow (Leckie),' 'One Square Mile of Hell (Wukovitz)' and 'Goodbye Darkness' (Manchester, who also wrote America Caesar the definitive McArthur bio.)
Not only are all four books superbly written, but they leave one awestruck at the brutality the island campaign and give an appreciation of how amazing the WWII Marines were.
The fact that Helmet for my Pillow, Old Breed and Goodbye Darkness" were written by a privates and NCO's gave an amazing 'worms eye view' of these campaigns.
Highly recommend all four.
Cheers,
Sirhr
On a WWII Pacific theater bent right now. After watching the HBO series, I wanted to read the books.
Just read 'With the Old Breed' (Sledge), 'Helmet for my Pillow (Leckie),' 'One Square Mile of Hell (Wukovitz)' and 'Goodbye Darkness' (Manchester, who also wrote America Caesar the definitive McArthur bio.)
Not only are all four books superbly written, but they leave one awestruck at the brutality the island campaign and give an appreciation of how amazing the WWII Marines were.
The fact that Helmet for my Pillow, Old Breed and Goodbye Darkness" were written by a privates and NCO's gave an amazing 'worms eye view' of these campaigns.
Highly recommend all four.
Cheers,
Sirhr
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpretle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How about 'Known and Unknown', by Donald Rumsfeld. If you are into a bit of 'domestic history', a pretty good read.
"You don't know what you don't know, until you know what you don't know." (Donald Rumsfeld) </div></div>
In the middle of that one now. Really good read. You find out a whole lot about what goes on in government that you never know and how the "news" totally have no clue on half of what they are reporting.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpretle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How about 'Known and Unknown', by Donald Rumsfeld. If you are into a bit of 'domestic history', a pretty good read.
"You don't know what you don't know, until you know what you don't know." (Donald Rumsfeld) </div></div>
In the middle of that one now. Really good read. You find out a whole lot about what goes on in government that you never know and how the "news" totally have no clue on half of what they are reporting.
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