Stephen Hunter recounts creating sniper Bob Lee Swagger—real-life inspiration, villains, research, and what drives the series.
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Stephen Hunter recounts creating sniper Bob Lee Swagger—real-life inspiration, villains, research, and what drives the series.
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The Pulitzer Prize–winning, New York Times–bestselling author describes how he created his popular veteran sniper. Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Bob Lee Swagger debuted in Stephen Hunter's military action thriller Point of Impact in 1993. The book was the first of many adventures for the fictional sniper and inspired a hit-movie, as well as a television series. But what led to the invention of such a character? In this quick read, Hunter shares how "the Nailer" came to his kitchen table and subseq...
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