By: Barry Ozeroff Publisher: IBooks, Inc. Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: IBooks, Inc. Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 352 Publication Date: December 25, 2005
Product Description: Sniper Shot is the dramatic, suspense-filled debut novel about the ongoing and potentially deadly conflict between Ben Geller, primary sniper on the Stratton, Oregon Special Response Team and Bob Slater, the team's secondary sniper. Despite Slater's superior marksmanship, Geller is the primary sniper because Slater, a world-class long distance, high-powered rifle competitive shooter, lacks the patience and discipline needed to assume the position of primary sniper. Sniper Shot takes readers deep into the world of this special elite team, moving toward the kind of showdown nobody expects between Geller and Slater--one of them is a robber and murderer, and the game of cat and mouse between the two, sets up a taut, dramatic finale.
Deadly Rivalry Between Two Police Snipers Ben Geller and Bob Slater are the one and two snipers on a small town Oregon police Special Response Team. They don't get along. The relationship between them deteriorates dangerously. Geller is in a boring marriage. He has a six year old daughter. He seeks excitement in the company of an attractive female officer who has trained under him. The team is called out for a hostage situation where a young father has threatened to kill his infant daughter because he believes that she is the devil. Slater has the opportunity to shoot the father at the critical time and doesn't. Geller does. But his shot passes thru the wife's shoulder on the way to the primary target. Slater tries to cover up his inaction by saying the father had no gun at the time. As the plot continues Slater plans a hostage/ransom caper that will net him $15 million. He seems to have pulled it off. But, Geller puts together all the clues that lead to his nemesis. When Geller tries to tell his superiors his suspicions they think he has gone off the deep end. Slater kidnaps Geller's wife and daughter and leaves them to die in a sewer tunnel. Geller shoots Slater four times causing him to confess as to how he murdered his partner in the $15 million caper, and disclose the location of Geller's family. He then commits suicide. Geller is then put to trial by a liberal prosecutor for torturing the confession out of Slater. Naturally, Geller is not convicted. An auspicious first book from the author.
Action Packed Book! If you ever wanted an education about te craft of being a sniper this is the book to read.Ozeroff calls upon his experience as a sniper to tell an exciting story. The sniper squad is based in Portland Oregon.Your two primary characters are Ben Geller and Bob Slater.Geller is the primary sniper despite Slater's being a world class long distance shooter.Slater lacks the discipline and character to be the primary sniper.They are both members of the Special Response Team.They are bitter rivals as well. You are taken into several sniper situations involving the two main characters.It makes for an entertaining read.You finally are taken to a showdown between the twi snipers.One of the men is honest while the other man is a theif and basically dishonest.To say the least this story has an exciting finish This is a very good book.You will enjoy reading it.
A Police and Robber Story With A Major Twist! Author Barry Ozeroff in his debut novel "Sniper Shot" takes the reader for a real thrill ride filled with intrigue and a series of unexpected twists. His book has all the markings of becoming a best seller. It has an intelligent plot and great characters that the author has done a good job fleshing out for the reader. This book is not filled with lots of moral messages but it is full of pure exciting entertainment adventure. This is a man's kind of book that can be read and enjoyed equally by a woman.
My son is a police officer, so I had some idea of what that job is like. However, I did not have a clue as to what it might be like for officers on a special response team such as a sniper. The author writes with much authority and seems to understand the emotional liabilities that occupation might have on men under stress. The dialog is done well and does not feel contrived. This is a good old fashion adventure thriller to read and kill an afternoon or a night. Great suspense novel! A must read book!
MWSA's TOP BOOK RATING - FIVE STARS!
2005 Distinguished Honor Award for the MWSA!
Riveting I'm guilty...I spent nearly an entire day to read the entire book in one sitting. I just couldn't put the book down. While I was not too surprised by the twists and turns I was captivated by the action and the character development. I was fully engrossed by this book, so much that I had to go hug my wife several times and tell her I loved her afterwards because I felt guilty just reading about Ben's actions in this book. I felt similar to the time I watched two complete seasons of the Sopranos in one setting! Anyway, I definitely can't wait until his next book.
AMAZING READ! Filled with suspense, electrifying human emotion, and unforseen twists and turns...I found myself incapable of putting the book down! My hat goes off to Mr. Ozeroff for a job well done on his debut novel, "Sniper Shot."
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