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

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.

"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!

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.

As Real As It Gets

I've watched a lot of You Tube interviews with Craig. If you enjoyed this book do yourself a favour and watch them. Craig could've narrated his own book as his voice is very soothing. Respect Craig and God bless you.

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

Good memoir!

Top 20-25 sniper novel and memoir of a soldier in Afghanistan. Narrator above avg reads with good range of emotions. Good action.

A Great Read

Corporal of Horse Harrison,

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

God is real and Jesus saves

Stunning

Craig Harrison, I am glad to have had the opportunity to listen to your story. Right about now, id do just about anything to shake your hand. Thank you for sharing this, and I hope you and your family's lives have gone up and over prosperity.

For those interested in his story, take the time to listen. It is much more than the longest kill, and I feel it's captured what it means to be human.

Best regards, Ronald Smith

Slow start, but so worth the listen.

I’ve read a lot of psychology books on sociopaths- this sniper had all of the environmental factors associated with one... but, instead- he fought to become more human, despite his profession. He was treated horribly by the UK military... not that ours are any better, but he and his family deserved better. Come to this book to read about being a sniper and stay to learn more about becoming a man.