The Longest Kill

The Story of Maverick 41, One of the World's Greatest Snipers

By: Craig Harrison

Narrated by: Joe Jameson

It takes a tough mindset to be a successful sniper, to be able to dig in for days on your own as you wait for your target, to stay calm on a battlefield when you yourself have become the target the enemy most wants to take out. Craig Harrison has what it takes, and in November 2009 in Afghanistan, under intense pressure, he saved the lives of his comrades with the longest confirmed sniper kill: 2,475 meters.

In this unflinching autobiography, Craig catapults us into the heat of the action as he describes his active service in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and gives heart-stopping accounts of his sniper ops as he fought for his life on the rooftops of Basra and the barren hills of Helmand province. Craig was blown up by an IED in Afghanistan and left battling severe PTSD. After his identity was revealed in the press he also had to cope with al Qaeda threats against him and his family.

For Craig, the price of heroism has been devastatingly high. Powerful and compelling, The Longest Kill is a must-listen for fans of military memoirs.

©2016 Craig Harrison (P)2017 Tantor

"page turner"

I really enjoyed the way Craig shared his story. The heart pounding action, the self reflection, the struggles of being home and getting himself back. I hope he continues to find peace for himself and his family. Thank you for your service Craig!

The absolute best Sniper Story

I love this book. not only does it focus on the development of a man into a sniper, it also openly discusses the issues of military service during different times of service. I highly recommend to any sniper candidate or military historian. It is in some ways better than Nicholas Irving's books but also not completely coverage due to different aspects of their service. it is a must listen.

Great story

The author presented the war in the green zone from the British perspective quite well. Narrator was easy to understand and privided great modulation to keep intresting.

Remarkable

If you know of the guy, you know this true story is remarkable. What he did is “cool” listening. What he’s dealing with today is real as a result. This story only touches on where the real battle starts.

Not sure anything I write makes it’s way to Craig - but if it does, thanks for telling your story. It’s important. As are you.

sobering look at snipers life

chilling details, lots of technical info on snipers but powerful conclusion on PTSD and wars impact on the psyche