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Caje Cole #3
Gods & Snipers
Autumn 1944. With the Allies giving chase across France, German forces are in full retreat after the defeat at the Falaise Gap. In the confusion of the fast-moving situation, small squads find themselves on their own or cobbled together from other units, with whichever officer has the highest rank taking command. These units have one goal in mind, which is to move closer to Germany. It’s bad enough that troops on both sides find themselves short on fuel and ammunition. Their path is also blocked by physical obstacles such as the Moselle River. Now, two of these orphaned squads—one American unit, one German—find themselves in a small French village with a bridge across that river. Both sides want possession of the ancient bridge across the Moselle, and the result will be an epic showdown that pits general against general, and sniper against sniper.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2019
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About the author
David Healey
58 books90 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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December 3, 2024
Another excellent sniper story
This is another great book following the sniper Cole, with new opponents and terrain you never see what lies ahead
This is another great book following the sniper Cole, with new opponents and terrain you never see what lies ahead
November 15, 2021
Great read, with a good pace. Interesting characters and page turning action
Really enjoy the series. This book did a great job developing the characters with bad goods guys and decent bad guys (in addition to bad bad guys). The author weaves a great tale which is fun to read. Only detractor is the face that east and west headings are mixed up in several locations so you need to keep the geography in mind. All-in-all it's a great page turning read.
Really enjoy the series. This book did a great job developing the characters with bad goods guys and decent bad guys (in addition to bad bad guys). The author weaves a great tale which is fun to read. Only detractor is the face that east and west headings are mixed up in several locations so you need to keep the geography in mind. All-in-all it's a great page turning read.
June 19, 2022
a good read
I found this. Great read, and hard to put down.
I don’t go for lots of background story into every character so,I managed to skip past it and still enjoy the book.
It seems more and more writers like to fill,out the book with pointless back stories about the characters or the situations their in. I don’t personally like this and will skip through back to the plot of the story.
Nevertheless a good read which I found hard to put down.
I found this. Great read, and hard to put down.
I don’t go for lots of background story into every character so,I managed to skip past it and still enjoy the book.
It seems more and more writers like to fill,out the book with pointless back stories about the characters or the situations their in. I don’t personally like this and will skip through back to the plot of the story.
Nevertheless a good read which I found hard to put down.
July 21, 2022
i went from the last book to this book and was right back in the thick of things. I enjoy the fact that the snipers from the German side never die the death that I imagine which is lot more brutal, but I like the fact that Cole is always thinking on his feet.
The other thing that I disagree with is when people see Cole, they think this guy is a killer, his eyes are flat, and his head is on a swivel at all times. I think he is a survive and has to be on point at all times.
The other thing that I disagree with is when people see Cole, they think this guy is a killer, his eyes are flat, and his head is on a swivel at all times. I think he is a survive and has to be on point at all times.
September 18, 2020
Fun but
It still bothers me that he doesn't get his Confederate facts right. Other little things get in the way too, like Browning 1911. Yes Browning invented it and then sold the patent to Colt. It's been referred to as the Colt 1911 since WW1.
It still bothers me that he doesn't get his Confederate facts right. Other little things get in the way too, like Browning 1911. Yes Browning invented it and then sold the patent to Colt. It's been referred to as the Colt 1911 since WW1.
May 26, 2021
Super WW2 novel
Like the action but he spent too much time, several chapters, on another battle without Cole, my main character. Maybe he needed more words. Still recommend his work.
Like the action but he spent too much time, several chapters, on another battle without Cole, my main character. Maybe he needed more words. Still recommend his work.
November 7, 2021
Wow, great action packed, fast paced story! I liked the first book, but wasn’t as thrilled with the second book as I felt Cole was just a secondary character, but this third book returns Cole to the center place in the story. Couldn’t put this one down…very engaging, gritty and intense!
March 27, 2023
Cole and Vacarro survive
Plenty of action and drama. Good reading and a good plot. Author did a good job relating the difficulty with running a war that could not have been won without some individual heroism.
Plenty of action and drama. Good reading and a good plot. Author did a good job relating the difficulty with running a war that could not have been won without some individual heroism.
April 28, 2020
A good read
October 2, 2020
Spellbinding
This is a great read which I could barely put down. This has been a great series to read .
This is a great read which I could barely put down. This has been a great series to read .
May 8, 2021
Loved it!
Mr. Healey is a fantastic writer. One who mixes history with a splash of fiction to create a super great book!
Mr. Healey is a fantastic writer. One who mixes history with a splash of fiction to create a super great book!
September 1, 2021
Good storyline and great characters.
I am really enjoying the Cage Cole books by David Hurley. He writes books that are interesting and fast paced.
I am really enjoying the Cage Cole books by David Hurley. He writes books that are interesting and fast paced.
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September 30, 2021Great storytelling!
Real life war drama and battles. Plenty of action to keep the pages turning. Will definitely be reading book four.
Real life war drama and battles. Plenty of action to keep the pages turning. Will definitely be reading book four.
October 29, 2021
Good book
Good book
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Good book worth reading again now
Excellent
Good book
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Good book worth reading again now
Excellent
November 9, 2021
A good history of WWII
December 2, 2021
It’s okay, but I keep reading them. Enjoyed different series more.
October 16, 2022
The best one yet!
Small unit tactics fighting in unheard of villages. More than one American rising up to the challenge of finding what he is made of!
Small unit tactics fighting in unheard of villages. More than one American rising up to the challenge of finding what he is made of!
December 21, 2022
Good story line about the redneck Cole I enjoy these WWII stories and look forward to many more!!
February 9, 2023
wow
Loved reading this book the series seem to get better and better, now can’t wait to start the next one
Loved reading this book the series seem to get better and better, now can’t wait to start the next one
March 13, 2023
Historically Correct & Fictionally Interesting
An excellent historical accuracy and a good fictional component to make the story interesting, plus there is room for a sequel.
An excellent historical accuracy and a good fictional component to make the story interesting, plus there is room for a sequel.
September 19, 2023
Another good read love the character.
October 23, 2023
quick read
Well written with a good understanding of the role of a sniper in WW2. Great historical drama. Look forward to the next on this series
Well written with a good understanding of the role of a sniper in WW2. Great historical drama. Look forward to the next on this series
February 24, 2024
I loved it ! I’m generally loving the series
March 12, 2024
Great
Another great book in this sniper series. So far these books are well worth reading. I am looking forward to reading the next one
Another great book in this sniper series. So far these books are well worth reading. I am looking forward to reading the next one
January 5, 2025
excellent battle scenes
June 2, 2025
Gods and snipers
Good story enjoy reading about Coles adventures. Also,liked,hoe,General Toll I at rose to the,occasion and,became a fighter. Cant,wait to keep,on,reading.
Good story enjoy reading about Coles adventures. Also,liked,hoe,General Toll I at rose to the,occasion and,became a fighter. Cant,wait to keep,on,reading.
March 22, 2025
Excellent WWII historical fiction
It's difficult for anyone who hasn't served to understand the disparate bonds formed in the crucible of combat. Hillbilly and City Boy are prime examples. In peace time back home they would not share the time if day. Great story with very few (2 I think) editing errors. Now on the the next one.
It's difficult for anyone who hasn't served to understand the disparate bonds formed in the crucible of combat. Hillbilly and City Boy are prime examples. In peace time back home they would not share the time if day. Great story with very few (2 I think) editing errors. Now on the the next one.
October 1, 2019
Non Stop Action
Great, quick read. Not too many characters to keep track of, which makes the book nice and simple. Amazing what a few motivated men can do when the odds are stacked against them.
Great, quick read. Not too many characters to keep track of, which makes the book nice and simple. Amazing what a few motivated men can do when the odds are stacked against them.
October 1, 2019
A detailed World War two tale
Although very explicit action, sometime very gory, a nice feel good story of American and French participation . It also further defined a snipers mental attitude and duties.
Although very explicit action, sometime very gory, a nice feel good story of American and French participation . It also further defined a snipers mental attitude and duties.
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