Point of Impact (Bob Lee Swagger, #1)
by Stephen Hunter
Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter holds a highly rated rating of 4.26 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 528 pages.
About Point of Impact
He was one the best Marine snipers in Vietnam. Today, twenty years later, disgruntled hero of an unheroic war, all Bob Lee Swagger wants to be left alone and to leave the killing behind.But with consummate psychological skill, a shadowy military organization seduces Bob into leaving his beloved Arkansas hills for one last mission for his country, unaware until too late that the game is rigged.The assassination plot is executed to perfection—until Bob Lee Swagger, alleged lone gunman, comes out of the operation alive, the target of a nationwide manhunt, his only allies a woman he just met and a discredited FBI agent.Now Bob Lee Swagger is on the run, using his lethal skills once more—but this time to track down the men who set him up and to break a dark conspiracy aimed at the very heart of America.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen Hunter |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 528 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.26 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,318 |
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What genre is Point of Impact?
Point of Impact is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Point of Impact worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, Point of Impact has an average score of 4.26 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Point of Impact?
Point of Impact has 528 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Point of Impact?
Point of Impact was written by Stephen Hunter. It was first published in 1993.
What is the ISBN for Point of Impact?
The ISBN-13 for Point of Impact is 9780099453450.0.
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