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Follow America's elite warriors through the military's most grueling training and learn how they survive real special operations. ​ Of the 18 months required to become a Navy SEAL, one week will cause over half of the trainees to quit ("ring the bell"). Only the toughest make it through. In Hell Week and Beyond, Scott McEwen takes the readers to the sands of Coronado Beach in San Diego, where Navy SEALs are put through the most grueling training known to mankind. Grit, commitment, heart, and soul are needed to become a SEAL, because these are the elite forces who go into the toughest battles for America. Many of the most well-known SEAL warriors have been interviewed for this book, providing the stories of what got them through and the humor of those that made it. (Those that make it almost always have one thing in common: humor. Find out why!) Part Top Gun, part Bull Durham, this book delivers that goods for those in the know, as well as general readers who admire the elite forces for all they do.

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie. “An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq--a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable.” — PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review "Jaw-dropping...Undeniably riveting." —RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.

In recent years, the world has learned just what is required to bravely serve America through the navy’s most elite SEAL Team. Now, for the first time, we hear from their commander. For more than half a decade, Ryan Zinke was a commander at the most elite SEAL unit. A 23-year veteran of the US Navy SEALs, Zinke is a decorated officer and earned two Bronze Stars as the acting commander of Joint Special Forces in Iraq. Zinke trained and commanded many of the men who would one day run the covert operations to hunt down Osama bin Laden and save Captain Phillips (Maersk Alabama). He also served as mentor to now famous SEALs Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor) and Chris Kyle (American Sniper). Written with #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper, Scott McEwen, American Commander will offer readers the hard-hitting, no-nonsense style the SEALs are known for. When Zinke signs with the US Navy he turns his sights on joining the ranks of the most elite fighting force, the SEALs. He eventually reaches the top of the SEAL Teams as an assault team commander. Zinke shares what it takes to train and motivate the most celebrated group of warriors on earth and then send them into harm’s way. Through it, he shares his proven problem-solving approach: Situation, Mission, Execution, Command and Control, and Logistics. American Commander also covers Zinke’s experience in running for Montana’s sole seat in the United States Congress. Zinke’s passion for his country shines as he conveys his vision to revitalize American exceptionalism. Scott McEwen and Ryan Zinke take readers behind the scenes and into the heart of America’s most-feared fighting force. American Commander will inspire a new generation of leaders charged with restoring a bright future for our children’s children.

A young adult thriller from Scott McEwan, the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper, and Hof Williams. Valor: great courage in the face of danger When Wyatt gets framed for a friend’s crime, he thinks his life is over. But then a mysterious stranger visits him in jail with an unusual proposal: spend three months in a secret government camp and have a ten-year prison sentence wiped clean. Wyatt agrees, and finds himself in a world beyond his wildest dreams, with teenagers like him flying drones, defusing bombs, and jumping out of helicopters. This is no ordinary camp. Camp Valor is a secret training ground for teenage government agents, filled with juvenile offenders—badasses who don’t play by the rules—who desperately need a second chance. If they can prove themselves over their three month stay and survive Hell Week, they will enter the ranks of the most esteemed soldiers in the United States military. But some enemies of the United States have gotten wind of Camp Valor, and they will do everything in their power to find out its secrets. Suddenly, Wyatt and his friends have to put their training into practice, and find the bravery to protect their country.

The Trigger Mechanism is the second book in the Camp Valor series by the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper, Scott McEwen. When, Jalen, a young gamer, puts on a set of VR goggles and logs into an online video game, he enters a digital world where, as in most games, points are awarded for kills. Only this time, unbeknownst to Jalen, the game has been reengineered by a cyberterrorist known as Encyte so that real human lives are taken with the click of a button. When Jalen logs off, he learns he’s just killed fifty-three innocent people. Wyatt Brewer, Camp Valor’s top camper, is tapped to investigate and see if a link exists between Encyte and The Glowworm Gaming Network, which Wyatt helped dismantle the previous summer. Wyatt is still reeling from the losses inflicted by Glowworm and by the betrayal of his mentor, Sargent Halsey. When Wyatt meets Jalen, he finds a clue, and Julie Chen, a teenage prodigy and gaming superstar known as Hi_Kyto becomes the leading suspect. Wyatt knows he’ll need Jalen’s help if he has any chance of penetrating the gaming world and getting close to Hi_Kyto. And Jalen will need Camp Valor if he’s going to have any chance of rebuilding his life and finding redemption. But as the summer season starts at Valor, the Department of Defense threatens to shut the secret program down. A reclusive billionaire and Camp Valor alum offers a way forward—funded by him but without Valor for protection. Jalen and Wyatt are forced to consider going out on their own if they want bring Halsey to justice and to stop Encyte.

From the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller American Sniper comes a heart-pounding military thriller in which the fabled domestic Special Ops Black unit is activated in order to stop a group of Chechen terrorists from launching a pair of “suitcase” nukes somewhere in America. When Chechen terrorists manage to smuggle a Cold War era Russian nuke across the Mexican-American border, the President is forced to reactivate the only unit capable of stopping them: Navy SEAL sniper Gil Shannon and his brash team of SEALs and Delta Force fighters. First introduced in Sniper Elite: One Way Trip, hailed by Publishers Weekly as a “meaty thriller” with “snappy dialogue and well-timed humor,” Shannon and his team were run out of the military after defying direct orders and instead choosing to save the life of one of their own. In Target America, Gil and his team, many of whom had gone rogue, are reunited as an off-the-books Special Ops unit that must race against the clock to save the country from nuclear destruction. #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott McEwen once again delivers a gripping and fast-paced adventure that illuminates the shadow world of clandestine military operations.

NOW A BLOCKBUSTER MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD—NOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE This special enhanced edition features more than 10 exclusive videos with Chris Kyle and an additional 15 images and descriptions of the weapons used by the armed forces in their fight against terrorism overseas. From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time. Please note that due to the large file size of these special features this enhanced e-book may take longer to download then a standard e-book.

Told through the eyes of current and former Navy SEALs, EYES ON TARGET is an inside account of some of the most harrowing missions in American history-including the mission to kill Osama bin Laden and the mission that wasn't, the deadly attack on the US diplomatic outpost in Benghazi where a retired SEAL sniper with a small team held off one hundred terrorists while his repeated radio calls for help went unheeded. The book contains incredible accounts of major SEAL operations-from the violent birth of SEAL Team Six and the aborted Operation Eagle Claw meant to save the hostages in Iran, to key missions in Iraq and Afganistan where the SEALs suffered their worst losses in their fifty year history-and every chapter illustrates why this elite military special operations unit remains the most feared anti-terrorist force in the world. We hear reports on the record from retired SEAL officers including Lt. Cmdr. Richard Marcinko, the founder of SEAL Team Six, and a former Commander at SEAL team Six, Ryan Zinke, and we come away understanding the deep commitment of these military men who put themselves in danger to protect our country and save American lives. In the face of insurmountable odds and the imminent threat of death, they give all to protect those who cannot protect themselves. No matter the situation, on duty or at ease, SEALs never, ever give up. One powerful chapter in the book tells the story of how one Medal of Honor winner saved another, the only time this has been done in US military history. EYES ON TARGET includes these special features: A detailed timeline of events during the Benghazi attack Sample rescue scenarios from a military expert who believes that help could have reached the Benghazi compound in time The US House Republican Conference Interim Progress Report on the events surrounding the September 11, 2012 Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi Through their many interviews and unique access, Scott McEwen and Richard Miniter pull back the veil that has so often concealed the heroism of these patriots. They live by a stringent and demanding code of their own creation, keeping them ready to ignore politics, bureaucracy and-if necessary-direct orders. They share a unique combination of character, intelligence, courage, love of country and what can only be called true grit. They are the Navy SEALs, and they keep their Eyes on Target.

A frontline witness account of the deadly urban combat of the Battle of Mosul told by former Navy SEAL and frontline combat medic Ephraim Mattos. After leaving the US Navy SEAL teams in spring of 2017, Ephraim Mattos, age twenty-four, flew to Iraq to join a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers, who were working on the frontlines of the war on ISIS. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Rangers, who, while under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, assaulted across ISIS minefields, used themselves as human shields, and sprinted down ISIS-infested streets-all to retrieve wounded civilians. In City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul, Mattos recounts in vivid detail what he saw and felt while he and the other Free Burma Rangers evacuated the wounded, conducted rescue missions, and at times fought shoulder-to-shoulder with the Iraqi Army against ISIS. Filled with raw and emotional descriptions of what it's like to come face-to-face with death, this is the harrowing and uplifting true story of a small group of men who risked everything to save the lives of the Iraqi people and who followed the credence, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." As the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling American Sniper, Scott McEwen has teamed up with Mattos to help share an unforgettable tale of an American warrior turned humanitarian forced to fight his way into and out of a Hell on Earth created by ISIS.

"Hot on the trail of 'The Wolf, ' a rogue Russian military sniper-turned-Chechen-terrorist, Gil Shannon turns from hunter to hunted when his mission is exposed by a traitor high up in US government. Shannon must turn to an unlikely ally--a deadly Russian special operative--to help even the odds. But when they discover that 'The Wolf' is just the tip of a global terrorist plot whose goal is to upend the US economy and the stability of the Western world, Shannon and his team of operatives must track the terrorists down before their plan comes to fruition"--

Un pilota statunitense viene fatto prigioniero dai talebani in un'imboscata a sud di Jalalabad. Il guaio è che si tratta di una donna, la prima e unica a far parte dei Night Stalkers, un corpo di piloti d'élite. Un trofeo di enorme valore che i rapitori non esitano a sfruttare chiedendo un riscatto milionario per la liberazione dell'ostaggio e girando un video di una violenza scioccante per chiarire le proprie intenzioni. La linea di Washington in casi del genere sarebbe quella di non pagare, e tuttavia la divulgazione del filmato causerebbe danni irreparabili all'immagine degli Stati Uniti. Ma per nulla al mondo gli uomini delle Forze speciali accetterebbero di lasciare una dei loro nelle mani del nemico senza tentare di salvarla. Se dalle alte sfere daranno luce verde a un intervento, tanto meglio; altrimenti qualcuno in Afghanistan andrà a cercare l'elicotterista anche in mancanza di un ordine preciso. A questo scopo viene preallertato il tiratore scelto Gil Shannon, assegnato a un'unità coperta da un livello di segretezza così elevato che il governo americano non ne ammette l'esistenza. Per una black operation ad altissimo rischio in territorio ostile nessuno è qualificato come lui.

From the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller American Sniper—the critically acclaimed memoir of SEAL sniper Chris Kyle—this “inspired by true events” thriller follows one of America’s most lethal marksmen as he leads the rescue of a downed female Special Ops pilot. ONE TEAM. ONE SHOT. ONE WAY. In direct defiance of the president’s orders, Navy Master Chief Gil Shannon, one of America’s most lethal SEAL snipers, launches his own bold mission comprised of SEAL Team Six and Delta Force fighters to free a female helicopter pilot being held and brutally mistreated by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. The president fears a botched rescue would be a foreign policy disaster—and the end of his term. But once the special ops community learns that one of their own has been taken hostage, there is no executive order strong enough to stop them from going in—whatever the risks.

"In the next thrilling installment of the non-stop action Sniper Elite series from the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller American Sniper, a top secret band of elite warriors are forced to take a side in the Mexican narco wars. Bob Pope, the director of an American secret intelligence anti-terrorist program, loses contact with his most trusted operative, Navy Master Chief Gil Shannon, fearing him dead when a mission to take out a Swiss banker who is channeling funds to Muslim extremists goes awry. But when an American politician and her convoy are assassinated in Mexico City by the Ghost Sniper--an American ex-military gunman for hire employed by Mexico's most ruthless drug cartel--Pope must turn to retired Navy SEAL Daniel Crosswhite and the newest Sniper Elite hero, ex-Green Beret Chance Vaught, to track down the assassin and expose the corrupt officials behind the murderous plot. The newest heart-pounding Sniper Elite thriller takes you on an action-packed adventure to both sides of the Atlantic, filled with the intrigue and movie-worthy warfare fans of the series have come to know and love"--

Als der Navy SEAL Scharfschütze Gil Shannon ins Fadenkreuz eines tschetschenischen Terroristen gerät, der unter den Namen »Der Wolf« agiert, wird er vom Jäger zum Gejagten. Doch in Paris bietet sich eine überraschende Chance: Shannon verbündet sich mit einem tödlichen russischen Spezial-Kämpfer gegen den Wolf - und nach einer Verfolgung durch ganz Europa kommt es im Gebirge des Kaukasus zum Showdown der Scharfschützen ... Wieder hat Scott McEwen (Co-Autor des Bestsellers American Sniper) einen actiongeladenen Militär-Thriller geschrieben, der durch mitreißende Charaktere besticht und einen tiefen Einblick in die riskante Arbeitsweise der US Special Forces gewährt. Scott McEwen ist der Co-Autor des #1 New-York-Times-Bestsellers American Sniper- der erschütternde Lebensbericht des Scharfschützen Chris Kyle (verfilmt von Clint Eastwood). In Zusammenarbeit mit Thomas Koloniar schreibt er die erfolgreiche Serie um die Sniper Elite. Die Romane basieren auf wahren Begebenheiten von echten Scharfschützen.

Scott McEwen é coautor do best-seller Sniper Americano, biografia que inspirou o filme homônimo dirigido por Clint Eastwood e estrelado por Bradley Cooper. Neste surpreendente thriller, Gil Shannon é um letal atirador de elite e chefeda equipe Seis da SEAL — força especialda Marinhanorte-americana. Ele descobre que umapilotode helicóptero do Exército foi capturada e presa brutalmente em cativeiro no Afeganistão por insurgentes do Talibã. O sniper de elite decide então sair com sua equipe em uma operação clandestina para libertar a piloto, mesmo contrariando ordens expressas do presidente dos Estados Unidos.Para isso, ele terá apoio de seus agentes e da Força Delta. Gil usará todas as suas habilidades deliderança ecombate— além de suaprecisão e sangue frio— para ter chances de êxito no resgate.

Med 150 officiellt bekräftade dödsfall var Chris Kyle den främste militäre prickskytten någonsin, fienderna satte ett pris på hans huvud och gav honom namnet Djävulen. Han fick sitt första vapen som 8-åring och bestämde sig redan som barn att för att ta värvning. American Sniper är en rak memoar, spännande som en thriller, om livet sett genom ett kikarsikte – där endast vänner eller fiender finns. Kyle berättar om det första dödande skottet mot en kvinnlig självmordsbombare, om sitt uppdrag att skydda sina kamrater och om de uppoffringar en soldatfamilj måste göra. En detaljrik, upprörande skildring av livet som Navy SEAL i Irak, då en världens farligaste krigszoner. År 2009 lämnade Chris Kyle slutligen armén för att flytta hem till fru och två barn och ägna sig åt rehabilitering av krigsveteraner. Men livet därhemma blev kort. I februari 2013 dödades han på en skjutbana i Texas av en krigsveteran med posttraumatiskt stressyndrom. American Sniper är berättelsen om den perfekte soldaten, den Texasfödde Chris Kyle och hans tid som prickskytt i Navy Seals, ett av de mest mytomspunna och hemliga förbanden i världen.

A Città del Messico tutto è pronto per il trasferimento di Alice B. Downly, la "zarina dell'antidroga", dall'ambasciata USA al palazzo del Senato per un incontro con una delegazione governativa. Coprire i tre chilometri del tragitto richiederà non più di otto minuti: gli uomini della squadra di protezione distribuiti su tre SUV neri Chevrolet con vetri e carrozzeria blindati e la scorta locale composta da due pick-up e quattro motociclette. A capo del team è Chance Vaught, ex Berretto verde con anni di esperienza di combattimento in Iraq e Afghanistan, ora agente speciale del DSS, il servizio di sicurezza diplomatico americano. Il convoglio si mette in marcia, preceduto dai poliziotti in moto che aprono la strada, e il primo tratto del percorso fila via liscio. Ma poi, lungo l'arteria principale della metropoli, Vaught percepisce che qualcosa non va e un istante dopo un autobus sterza all'improvviso puntando contro il veicolo in testa alla colonna. Il sibilo di un RPG in arrivo dal nulla annuncia un incubo di raffiche, sangue, corpi maciullati. Dietro l'attacco emerge la figura di uno spietato cecchino, un fantasma al soldo dei cartelli del narcotraffico. Trovarlo ed eliminarlo diventerà la priorità numero uno.

Chris Kyle è una macchina da guerra. Calmo e inarrestabile. La sua routine da tiratore scelto è semplice. Guarda nel mirino, mette il bersaglio al centro del reticolo e preme il grilletto. Obiettivo, eliminare la minaccia per proteggere i suoi commilitoni. Non si preoc­cupa di sapere chi sia davvero l'uomo che gli punta addosso un fucile o che sta piazzando una trappola esplosiva. Gli basta sapere che è un nemico. E nell'Iraq post-Saddam lo sono tutti. Le forze statunitensi devono fronteggiare ex soldati del regime, paramilitari, guerriglieri nazionalisti, infiltrati iraniani, miliziani di al-Qaeda e di altri gruppi della galassia terroristica. Chris poi è anche un essere umano, marito e padre. Ma, inutile negarlo, è nei teatri bellici più incandescenti che si sente vivo, dove piovono proiettili e la terra trema per le esplosioni. Colpo su colpo, il body count farà di lui lo sniper con il più alto numero di uccisioni. Laggiù, sul campo di battaglia, fra i compagni d'armi è conosciuto come "la Leggenda". Per gli altri è al-Shaitan, il diavolo. Questa è la sua storia.

Als es tschetschenischen Terroristen gelingt, eine russische Kofferatombombe nach Amerika zu schmuggeln, bricht Panik aus: Die nukleare Zerstörung einer großen Stadt steht bevor. Aber niemand weiß, welche das Ziel sein soll. Schließlich ruft der Präsident Gil Shannon und sein todbringendes Scharfschützen-Team zu Hilfe. Den Männern bleibt jedoch kaum noch Zeit ... Die Thriller von Scott McEwen könnten sehr schnell zu Realität werden - das ist die brutale Wahrheit. Wieder hat Scott McEwen (der Co-Autor des Bestsellers AMERICAN SNIPER) einen actiongeladener Militär-Thriller geschrieben, der einen tiefen Einblick in die riskante Arbeitsweise der US Special Forces gewährt.

Spoluautor nejúspěšnějšího bestselleru New York Times Americký sniper přichází s dalším strhujícím thrillerem z vojenského prostředí s hlavním hrdinou odstřelovačem SEAL Gilem Shannonem. Třetí, akcí a bojem naplněné dobrodružství z řady Elitní sniper zavádí čtenáře na vzrušující jízdu Evropou. Společníky mu na ní budou američtí vojáci, operativci ruských zvláštních jednotek, světoví vůdci – a napětí až do poslední stránky.Poté, co je Gilova operace prozrazena vysoce postaveným zrádcem z americké administrativy, mění se lovec, pronásledující „Vlka“ – čečenského teroristu a zběhlého ruského vojenského odstřelovače – v loveného. V zájmu vyrovnání sil je Shannon nucen obrátit se na nečekaného spojence – elitního operativce ruských zvláštních jednotek. Když ale zjistí, že „Vlk“ je pouze špičkou globálního teroristického spiknutí, jehož cílem je rozvrátit americké hospodářství a destabilizovat západní svět, musí Shannon se svým týmem operativců teroristy najít dříve, než stačí své plány přeměnit ve skutečnost.Rychlým, filmovým tempem se odvíjející příběh vrcholí osobním střetnutím Gila s odstřelovačem, který mu může být rovnocenným soupeřem. Podaří se mu přežít?„Strhující, dech beroucí román z vojenského prostředí, který si prostě nesmíte nechat ujít.“ (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review)„Při čtení Gila a Vlka máte pocit, jako kdyby byl opsán z budoucích novinových titulků a tajných brífinků CIA. Nedokážete se od něj odtrhnout, je to adrenalinová jízda, od první do poslední stránky!“ (J. L. Bourne, autor DAY BY DAY ARMAGEDDON a TOMORROW WAR)

Do mesmo coautor do best-seller American Sniper, biografia que inspirou o filme homônimo dirigido por Clint Eastwood e estrelado por Bradley Cooper. Neste novo livro, terroristas chechenos contrabandeiam para os Estados Unidos duas bombas nucleares remanescentes da Guerra Fria através da fronteira mexicana, e o presidente é forçado a reativar a única unidade capaz de detê-los: a Equipe 6 Black do SEAL – a força especial da Marinha norte-americana. Gil Shannon e seu time, apresentados ao leitor em Sniper de Elite: Viagem sem Volta – também lançado pela Universo dos Livros – desafiam as ordens do presidente e precisam correr contra o tempo para localizar os dois artefatos que se encontram em território nacional antes de serem detonados.

The astonishing autobiography of SEAL Chief Chris Kyle, whose record 150 confirmed kills make him the most deadly sniper in U.S. military history.

O herói americano e atirador de elite da Equipe SEAL, Gil Shannon, se une a um aliado improvável a fim de impedir uma conspiração terrorista disposta a destruir a Europa. Perseguindo o “Lobo”, um sniper do exército russo que se tornou terrorista checheno, Gil passa de caçador a caçado quando sua missão é exposta por um traidor do governo americano, obrigando Shannon a recorrer a um aliado improvável – um agente especial russo – para equilibrar a situação.