Sniper Elite: One Way Trip

A Novel

By: Scott McEwen, Thomas Koloniar

Narrated by: Brian Hutchison

Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

From the coauthor of the number-one New York Times best-selling American Sniper, this "inspired by true events" thriller follows one of America’s most lethal snipers as he leads the rescue of a downed female Special Ops pilot.

The President of the United States can’t decide how to respond to a classified video showing the Taliban’s brutal treatment of their captive - a female helicopter pilot of the Army’s elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Afraid that a botched rescue will further destabilize foreign policy and end his presidency, the Commander-in-Chief falters. But when the Special Ops community learns that one of their own is being tortured and will almost certainly be killed, no executive order will stop them from attempting a rescue mission.

In direct defiance of the President’s orders, Navy SEAL sniper Gil Shannon launches an audacious mission with the support of elite soldiers and an enigmatic government figure, to infiltrate the tribal faction holding the captured pilot. A pulse-pounding battle ensues, pitching the entire force of the Taliban against the fearless and heroic American sniper. Packed with blistering action and real-life combat scenes, Sniper Elite: One Way Trip will pin you to the edge of your seat until the very last sentence.

©2013 Scott McEwen & Thomas Koloniar (P)2013 Simon & Schuster

ASSUME BOOK A MUST HAVE!

This was one of the best books I ever had the privilege to listen to, and I've listened to a couple hundred so that goes without saying it's definitely worth a credit to have. I've always thought that our military had some bad ass Mothers but if there half what they are in this book then we're I pretty good hands and it's hard not to feel sorry for the enemy even though I don't. This book makes me proud to be an American and to all of our brave men and women of the military THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!

Fantastic!

If you enjoy military action, then this is for you. The author uses realistic terminology and the story comes alive. There were many times that I felt I was right in the thick of the mayhem! Well done!

Loved it. Great development of characters.

Characters were not to over the top and remained realistic. I really enjoyed this read

Excellent

a very good look at the struggle that spec ops goes through try to perform their assigned duties in the world political environment.

WOW

i couldn't stop Listening to this book. It was exciting, funny and special! Can't wait for the next one.

great story

loved every minute of this story! wanted to drive across the US to keep listening!

It's not getting any better

Could not stop listening, Story is good, narrating excellent, looking forward to the next book of the series

A FIVE STAR READ

What other book might you compare Sniper Elite: One Way Trip to and why?

I love the Brad Thor books. There is quite a bit of detail but the story never drags. Sniper Elite is the same way.

What does Brian Hutchison bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is an excellent narrator. He does lots of voices and accents which makes it easier to keep all the characters straight

If you could take any character from Sniper Elite: One Way Trip out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Just one?? Need a couple of more for my dinner table. I also liked Farouk for his ability to read people, his courage and loyalty.

Any additional comments?

Let me first thank all our brave men and women who defend our freedom and liberty. This book goes into great detail and yet unlike some overly detailed slow moving books Sniper Elite does not disappoint. It is riveting and will keep you on the edge of your seat. I wanted to finish it all in one sitting. I loved Gil, Montana and Marie who raises horses. The behind the scenes strategy/intrigue was fascinating. I found myself completely enthralled and scared at the same time. These guys have nerves of steel! I have read almost all of the Navy Seal books to get a glimpse of the limits to which the best of the best push themselves. Have avoided reading the books where almost all the Navy Seals/good guys die. It’s hard to read about them, feel like you know them and their family and then they are gone. Thought I was safe reading American Sniper but sadly he is gone too. They are not just the good among us but the best America has to offer. It is non-stopped action of Scot Harvath. I have been in awe of all the brave men and women who selflessly sacrifice life and limb. They defend our liberty and freedom not for fame, fortune or recognition but for a cause greater than themselves. I found myself laughing at times and crying like when Track Star and Big Ten finally get together. I found Farouk courageous, loved uncle and bit my nails and then cried as Gilligan took the last flight out to wait and leave no man behind. Loved every minute and was so swept up in the emotion that I had to remind myself at the end that it is fiction. The great news is that no one died! I’m ready for the next book with Gil and Marie. A great read from my newest and favorite author. Catch a rising star, you won’t be disappointed!

Special Forces Perform Impossible

There are so many images swirling in my mind right now. I've read many novels about the best of the best, SEAL Team Six. The Sniper Elite is from SEAL Team Six, Gil Shannon, who is the ultimate sniper who is willing to put his life on the line to rescue Deborah, the downed pilot of a black hawk helicopter. He planned the mission to rescue her with only her husband, who will fly a helicopter that hasn't been used since the Vietnam War. It has been kept in top condition and is good to go. The men of SEAL Team Six will not stop, even without permission, to attempt the rescue of the American woman, Deborah, who was captured, shown on the internet being tied down, tortured and raped. Gil, single handed, took out the men who occupied an area of the Hindu Kusch. When his compatriots discovered that he had left without them, they were geared up and ready to go. The story is an extraordinary example of how Americans of the armed forces will fight till their death, if necessary, to bring their own home. They will not leave a man behind, even if it means their own death. The authors, Scott McEwen and Thomas Kolaniar, wrote an exceptional novel that everyone should take the time to listen to. The narrator is excellent and makes the listen very exciting. It was the type of novel that makes you sit on the edge of your seat. I'd sit up straighter in my chair, put my fingers in my mouth and wait to hear what happened next. I did stay up all night the second day, until 7am, and listened until the end. I am hopeful that there will be a follow up book. The novel was fiction but there were many factions of the book that were true. There was action, excitement, and I know that I am proud to be an American. There are no words to express my thanks to the men and women who are fighting to keep the United States free. I am proud to be an American. The many books I've listened to have helped me to understand why we are at war as does this book. I will continue to listen to novels about the many wars that have been fought. After listening to fiction and nonfiction novels about war, I now understand why there will always be fighting somewhere.

Can't Go Wrong

Would you listen to Sniper Elite: One Way Trip again? Why?

Fantastically written and narrated!
I hate action/mystery/thriller books where the main character/hero is super human...can't do anything wrong, bullet-proof, and over-hyped. While I'm a huge fan of our special ops guys, I'm not a fan of their books because I believe this community should stay well hidden..for their own benefit...but I digress.

This book was great. It's well written, and well narrated. The characters are all totally believable in all mannerisms/behavior/character.

Politics is always a player in military novels, because to some level that is what operates the military. However, this book wasn't bogged down in politics, it was well balanced.

Very good book, and was a perfect duration for my drive.

Also, you have to love a book that mentions the 1911 at all, and Kimber by name....

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Several great moments, some funny and some dramatic.

What does Brian Hutchison bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I would've driven off the road if I read this.

If you could rename Sniper Elite: One Way Trip, what would you call it?

Leave a good work alone....it's fine the way it is.