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Rising Sniper: A World War II Thriller
The fight for victory in the Pacific continues, this time at Leyte in the Philippines. Deacon Cole and the rest of Patrol Easy are sent as an advance unit to help crack the formidable Japanese defenses before the American invasion. To make the mission even more difficult, the Japanese have deadly snipers of their own. If Deke and the others can’t help bring down the enemy defenses in time, there will be a terrible price to pay when US troops hit the beach.
210 pages, Paperback
Published April 6, 2022
About the author
David Healey
129 books96 followersDavid Healey made his publishing debut with SHARPSHOOTER, a what-if historical thriller about an attempt to assassinate Union General Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War, published by an imprint of Penguin Putnam. That novel was the result of years of research into the Civil War that included time as a reenactor at Gettysburg and other battlefields.
In its review, the Civil War News wrote: “SHARPSHOOTER has the feel of a techno-thriller, the kind offered by Tom Clancy or Dean Koontz ... SHARPSHOOTER moves quickly and is filled with all manner of intrigue."
Healey has brought that same passion for research and history to his World War II novels, GHOST SNIPER, ARDENNES SNIPER, and RED SNIPER. During a 21-year career as a journalist, he was fortunate enough to interview many veterans of the 29th Division who landed at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Some of the events and characters in these novels were inspired by their stories.
He loves the idea of a character like Micajah Cole, a self-reliant backwoods hunter who turns out to be unrelenting and ruthless as a sniper, especially against a skilled adversary, in the pages of these books.
In addition to fiction, he has written books on regional history, including 1812: REDISCOVERING CHESAPEAKE BAY'S FORGOTTEN WAR and GREAT STORMS OF THE CHESAPEAKE.
A graduate of Washington College and the Stonecoast MFA program, he was recognized in 2011 as a Chaney Scholar in history by St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Visit him online at www.davidhealeyauthor.com or follow him at Facebook at facebook.com/david.healey.books
In its review, the Civil War News wrote: “SHARPSHOOTER has the feel of a techno-thriller, the kind offered by Tom Clancy or Dean Koontz ... SHARPSHOOTER moves quickly and is filled with all manner of intrigue."
Healey has brought that same passion for research and history to his World War II novels, GHOST SNIPER, ARDENNES SNIPER, and RED SNIPER. During a 21-year career as a journalist, he was fortunate enough to interview many veterans of the 29th Division who landed at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Some of the events and characters in these novels were inspired by their stories.
He loves the idea of a character like Micajah Cole, a self-reliant backwoods hunter who turns out to be unrelenting and ruthless as a sniper, especially against a skilled adversary, in the pages of these books.
In addition to fiction, he has written books on regional history, including 1812: REDISCOVERING CHESAPEAKE BAY'S FORGOTTEN WAR and GREAT STORMS OF THE CHESAPEAKE.
A graduate of Washington College and the Stonecoast MFA program, he was recognized in 2011 as a Chaney Scholar in history by St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Visit him online at www.davidhealeyauthor.com or follow him at Facebook at facebook.com/david.healey.books
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April 21, 2022
Easy it was not!
Nice fast moving story that could have been real. Knowing the way the Pacific Islands were fortified by the Japanese this could have been real.
Nice fast moving story that could have been real. Knowing the way the Pacific Islands were fortified by the Japanese this could have been real.
September 18, 2024
Having been stationed on Okinawa, Camp Tengan/Courtney in the fifties and Guam in the seventies as well as Vietnam 67/68 I have seen the areas the story is about and I have lived with the mix of city boys, Hayseeds and underground farmers (coal miners). Shared my care packages and theirs, drank their beer and provided the beer. It didn't really matter where you were from or what you used to be but could you be counted on to do your job and watch their back.
Men that were better than brothers, here today and gone tomorrow but not forgotten.
Healey makes a story that rings true, from the stink to the fear and the boredom of waiting and to the crazy stupid jokes that would get you a moth full of knuckles stateside.
Good read indeed!
Men that were better than brothers, here today and gone tomorrow but not forgotten.
Healey makes a story that rings true, from the stink to the fear and the boredom of waiting and to the crazy stupid jokes that would get you a moth full of knuckles stateside.
Good read indeed!
July 15, 2026
Leyte advance
I’m not an expert on the advance of soldiers, in the Pacific, on their way to Japan. Most of my relatives fought in Europe. However, being a Veteran of the Army, I know all about the hurry up and wait exercise. Also, having served in Korea, at the tail end of Vietnam, I’m very familiar with extractions. Everything about the story line was totally believable. I’ve never been on a ship, but I had the experience of being on a sub. I can, absolutely, see the realism of being confined on a troop ship.
Thanks for the great read.
I’m not an expert on the advance of soldiers, in the Pacific, on their way to Japan. Most of my relatives fought in Europe. However, being a Veteran of the Army, I know all about the hurry up and wait exercise. Also, having served in Korea, at the tail end of Vietnam, I’m very familiar with extractions. Everything about the story line was totally believable. I’ve never been on a ship, but I had the experience of being on a sub. I can, absolutely, see the realism of being confined on a troop ship.
Thanks for the great read.
January 17, 2023
Good read
Good Read Good Read Gooden Read Enjoyed the read which kept the wife from looking over my shoulder. As a long-term retiree it often falls between napping, the TEEVEE or escaping into a comfortable chair with an escape novel. Rising Sniper fits the latter perfectly.
Next is a WESTERN, followed by a DETECTIVE, then maybe into SPACE
SML
Good Read Good Read Gooden Read Enjoyed the read which kept the wife from looking over my shoulder. As a long-term retiree it often falls between napping, the TEEVEE or escaping into a comfortable chair with an escape novel. Rising Sniper fits the latter perfectly.
Next is a WESTERN, followed by a DETECTIVE, then maybe into SPACE
SML
May 26, 2022
Review
Great book. Thanks. Well done. I also was Army Infantry in Vietnam in 71. 1st 22 infantry 4th division, recon. Was was winding down for us Infantry. South Vietnamese were to take over!
Great book. Thanks. Well done. I also was Army Infantry in Vietnam in 71. 1st 22 infantry 4th division, recon. Was was winding down for us Infantry. South Vietnamese were to take over!
July 25, 2022
Interesting and informative
Every time I begin reading any book I always begin being hopeful that what comes with the start continues the theme till the end. This book followed the storyline from its first word to its last word.
Every time I begin reading any book I always begin being hopeful that what comes with the start continues the theme till the end. This book followed the storyline from its first word to its last word.
November 17, 2022
pretty good story
The personal side of the story, the relationships between people who normally wouldn’t talk back home. In war they die to protect those same people. They joined for their country but they fight for each other
The personal side of the story, the relationships between people who normally wouldn’t talk back home. In war they die to protect those same people. They joined for their country but they fight for each other
September 5, 2024
Rising sniper
Mr. Health likes to entertain the reader with well written stories , well researched and written in a nice flow. His cast of characters are a mix of Americas finish during what they can to win the war.
Mr. Health likes to entertain the reader with well written stories , well researched and written in a nice flow. His cast of characters are a mix of Americas finish during what they can to win the war.
April 21, 2022
Great d story and well written
I liked the sequence of action shots. The story developed very well and was captivating. I would read as many by this author as I can.
I liked the sequence of action shots. The story developed very well and was captivating. I would read as many by this author as I can.
May 16, 2022
a nice second instalment for the pacific sniper
Enjoyed book 1 and book 2 was even better.
David Healey writes a nice adventure series.
Highly recommend for easy read
Enjoyed book 1 and book 2 was even better.
David Healey writes a nice adventure series.
Highly recommend for easy read
October 27, 2022
Guns on Leyte
Patrol Easy has been tasked with knocking out three naval guns embedded in a Leyte hillside fortress. A priest, two Marines, Filipino guerrillas come to Easy's aid.
Patrol Easy has been tasked with knocking out three naval guns embedded in a Leyte hillside fortress. A priest, two Marines, Filipino guerrillas come to Easy's aid.
January 30, 2023
Well done
I enjoyed this book and the story. Two sides of the story make it more interesting. Sad so many people died for nothing. Our world was crazy then and now!
Rock on!
I enjoyed this book and the story. Two sides of the story make it more interesting. Sad so many people died for nothing. Our world was crazy then and now!
Rock on!
November 19, 2023
Another great book
The story flows perfectly from one scene to the next.
The writer has the knowledge to keep the story believable.
The story flows perfectly from one scene to the next.
The writer has the knowledge to keep the story believable.
September 23, 2025
A fictional description of the war in the Pacific. Side stories intended to merge were a bit awkward but supplemented the story well.
April 7, 2023
Shot by shot and page by page…..l
….this story is written by an author who draws from stories told to him by his father and great uncles where the snap of a bullet zipping past at sonic speed were real. Drawing from these stories and using his talent for word craft plus imagination will have you entertained and finding it difficult to put the book down. So, as you read on into that good night, you will learn some actual facts, some geography taught in a way that you will remember it. The character development is superb, the facts are researched and slid into the story as it rolls along. While reading the part of crossing the choppy sea I could almost feel getting sea sick as well. Now THAT is an author who can write descriptively & well !!
….this story is written by an author who draws from stories told to him by his father and great uncles where the snap of a bullet zipping past at sonic speed were real. Drawing from these stories and using his talent for word craft plus imagination will have you entertained and finding it difficult to put the book down. So, as you read on into that good night, you will learn some actual facts, some geography taught in a way that you will remember it. The character development is superb, the facts are researched and slid into the story as it rolls along. While reading the part of crossing the choppy sea I could almost feel getting sea sick as well. Now THAT is an author who can write descriptively & well !!
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