Point of Impact

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Title Point of Impact

Image:StephenHunter PointOfImpact.jpg
Author	Stephen Hunter
Country	United States
Language	English
Genre(s)	Thriller Novel
Publisher	Bantam Dell
Released	March 1993
Media type	Print (Hardback & Paperback)
ISBN	ISBN 0-553-07139-4 (hardback edition)

Point of Impact is the 1993 novel by Stephen Hunter, an award-winning critic and accomplished novelist.

Plot introduction

The basic plot revolves around a former Vietnam sniper named Bob Lee Swagger or Bob 'the Nailer'. This character is loosely based upon the real Vietnam sniper and Marine Corps legend Carlos Hathcock. He is referred to directly under a slightly changed pseudonym as "Carl Hitchcock". He is also likely the subject of the book's dedication.

Plot summary

Bob 'the Nailer' becomes involved in a plot by dirty big-government types and the story is about how he is first approached and used by them, and their subsequent attempts to end his life.

Film Adaptation

A movie of the novel was produced by Paramount Pictures in 2006, renamed Shooter, starring Mark Wahlberg, and released on March 23, 2007.

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