Charles Henderson Books in Order

Henderson recounts the Vietnam War missions of Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock, whose record included ninety-three confirmed kills. The biography follows his marksmanship, endurance, and hazardous work behind enemy lines through the experiences that established his military reputation.

This history follows the U.S. Marines' first year in Vietnam, beginning with their 1965 arrival. Henderson describes how an initially limited deployment exposed inexperienced troops to brutal combat and transformed their understanding of the war they were fighting.

Continuing his account of Carlos Hathcock, Henderson explores further missions and experiences from the Marine sniper's Vietnam service. The book examines the patience, training, isolation, and personal resolve demanded by soldiers working beyond conventional lines of support.

Drawing on interviews with soldiers, civilians, officials, and commanders from both sides, Henderson reconstructs the Vietnam War's final days. The narrative follows the North Vietnamese offensive through Saigon's collapse and the last American evacuation efforts.

Marine lawyer Terry O'Connor defends a Black private accused of killing a white Marine after racist violence on a Vietnam base. Henderson recounts the real trial and the struggle to secure justice within a military system under wartime pressure.

This account examines Marine snipers operating against elusive enemies in Iraq. Henderson describes their preparation, tactics, and demands of survival, while exploring the insurgents they confront and the fleeting opportunities on which their missions depend.

Marine sniper Jack Valentine returns to Baghdad determined to kill al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi after an earlier missed opportunity. A mercenary supplying the enemy with intelligence also threatens FBI agent Liberty Cruz, making Jack's mission dangerously personal.