Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Coughlin is deployed to baghdad where he redefines the art of sniping. Shooter is an autobiography of the top ranked marine sniper in the iraq war in 1993. Shooter with more than sixty confirmed kills, coughlin is the marine corps top ranked sniper. Jack coughlin is a divorced father of two with an ivy league background who grew up in the wealthy boston suburb of waltham. See all books authored by jack coughlin, including kill zone, and shooter. Jack coughlins autobiography, shooter, describes his experiences as the topranked marine sniper in the iraq war. He served with the the third battalion, fourth marines during the drive to baghdad and has operated on a wide range of assignments in hot spots around the world. It was so in depth, and used so many little details to really paint a picture. The book was released in hardcover, paperback, mass market paperback, unabridged audio cd, unknown binding and as an audible book. Read shooter the autobiography of the topranked marine sniper by sgt. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper, and more on. Jack coughlin books list of books by author jack coughlin.
With more than 60 confirmed kills, jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper. Jack coughlin born january 12, 1966 is a retired gunnery sergeant of the united states marine corps usmc and is the author of the autobiographical book shooter. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Jack coughlin s new york timesbestselling autobiography, shooter, describes his experiences as the topranked marine sniper in the iraq war.
Coughlin was born and raised in waltham, massachusetts, the youngest of five children. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper ebook. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. A portrait of highly regarded marine corps gunner sergeant jack coughlin traces his successful active duty record and his personal life, offering readers an inside glimpse into the covert world of longrange precision rifle shooters and the offduty challenges of emotionally managing his career. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper by jack coughlin, casey kuhlman and donald a. Coughlin is perhaps best known for his autobiography, shooter, which recounts with great detail his time in iraq. Shooteris his harrowing firstperson account of a snipers life on and off the modern battlefield g unnery sgt. In twenty years of active service, he has accumulated one of the most impressive records in the corps, ranging through many of the worlds hot spots. This is the harrowing firstperson account of his life on and off the modern battlefield. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper, the man who personally brings americas military muscle to the ene. Coughlin grew up in waltham, massachusetts, and joined the marines when he was 19.
The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper by sgt. Jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper, the man who personally brings americas military muscle to the enemys front door. In twenty years of active service, he has accumulated one of the most impressive records in. Shooter made the new york times bestseller list after its release in 2005.
The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper by jack coughlin, sgt. Jack coughlin s autobiography, shooter, describes his experiences as the topranked marine sniper in the iraq war. In twenty years of active service, he has accumulated one of the most impressive records in the corps, ranging through many. Gunnery sargent jack coughlin performed the worlds farthest sniper shot. Davis, of the kyle swanson sniper novels kill zone, dead shot, clean kill. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Jack coughlin was the marine corps highest ranked sniper in the iraq war. Jack coughlin, a gunnery sergeant in the marines, is the author of the new book shooter. Shooter is his harrowing firstperson account of a snipers life on and off the modern battlefield. Shooter, the autobiography of the topranked marine sniper. This book, shooter, is his personal experience, what he saw of himself, his belief of american patriotism, and how he dealt with his service.
It is an autobiography of some really great soldiers, gunnery sgt. This book is his dramatic firstperson account of a snipers life on and off the modern battlefield. Davis 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. His eye eventually healed and his sight in the eye was 2010. The book was published in 2005 and has received high literary praise as an asset to understanding the war in iraq. Shooter by sgt jack coughlin, 9780312336868, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I did live through the viet nam war and my father served during ww ii. I believe that jack coughlin s book clearly takes sniping to the next level where the military needs to unlesh sniping to its potential. Jack coughlin was a staff sergeant over in somalia. Book overview jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper, the man who personally brings americas military muscle to the enemys front door. Booktopia has shooter, the autobiography of the topranked marine sniper by sgt jack coughlin. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper by coughlin, jack.
The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper a non fiction book with more than sixty confirmed kills, jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper. Long considered the redheaded stepchildren of the infantry, snipers have been loathed by their fellow warriors, called ten cent killers by our media, and. Book summary a portrait of highly regarded marine corps gunner sergeant jack coughlin traces his successful active duty record and his personal life, offering readers an inside glimpse into the. Its a great read for anybody who understands or wants to understand the military. Coughlin s first novel was kill zone, that was published in 2007. Jack coughlin is a divorced father of two who grew up in a wealthy boston suburb. Since shooter, jack coughlin has been responsible for numerous other militarybased novels, relying on the talents of veterans like davis and captain casey kuhlman to give light to an important aspect of americas past, present and future. Buy a discounted paperback of shooter online from australias leading online bookstore. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper reprint by coughlin, sgt jack, kuhlman, capt casey, davis, donald a isbn. Jack coughlin is an american author of military fiction novels and formerly a gunnery sergeant in the u. Jack coughlin carried his specially designed bolt action rifleand its nearly magical scopeinto a landscape of sandstorms, firefights, and. Shooter is his harrowing firstperson account of a snipers life on and off the modern battlefield gunnery sergeant jack coughlin is a divorced father of two who grew up in a wealthy boston suburb. Kill zone, dead shot, clean kill, and an act of treason.
Needless to say, my interests are what authors such as jack coughlin saw and experienced during todays war on terrorism. You should definitely read this if youre into very detailed books about war. He is a retired gunnery sergeant of the united states marine corps, and is the author of the autobiographical book shooter he was born and raised in waltham massachusetts, and has four older sisters. Readers found it gripping and insightful, calling coughlin both a great warrior and a great author.
Jack, kuhlman, casey, davis, donald a 9780312939175. Shooter audiobook jack coughlin, casey kuhlman, donald a. At a young age, jack was temporarily blinded in his right eye his shooting eye when a sharp rock ricocheted from a fight between two older boys. During operation iraqi freedom alone, he recorded at least thirtysix kills, thirteen of them in a single. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper ebook written by sgt. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read shooter. Retired marine sniper jack coughlin shooter and john bruning pull back the curtain of secrecy to take an insiders look at the dark and misunderstood world of americas sniper force. Early years jack coughlin was born and raised in waltham, massachusetts. Davis, of the kyle swanson sniper novels, including long shot and in the crosshairs. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. What the author reveals is a view that the traditional military is bulky and at times generals and command are reluctant to break from the mighty and huge foot print of traditional forces. With more than sixty confirmed kills, jack coughlin is the marine corps topranked sniper.
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