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Name: Time to Hunt
Rating: 4.333333333333 (3 reviews)
Author: Stephen Hunter

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam Conflict and rural Idaho, this thriller follows the veteran Bob Lee Swagger as he tries to rebuild his family life on a ranch. Themes of war trauma, familial bonds, and lingering espionage danger weave through his post‑war journey, drawing readers into a tense, reflective narrative that bridges the battlefield with the quiet American West.

First publish date: 1998

Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller

Authors: Stephen Hunter

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