Marksman (The Soldier Chronicles) Paperback – November 17, 2014

The French control most of Spain, the cities and larger towns. However, even a quarter million or so can't control the countryside. It is the province of the partisans. Every French convoy, messenger, traveler of any kind requires escort or the risk of torture and death. Into this situation comes Rifleman Cadoc, a lost stray from the 95th Regiment, and Captain Cotton and his few soldiers delivering British weapons to the partisans. The lively tale which follows is well worth reading. Another short, inexpensive book from David Cook.

Just OK

I don't normally read short stories and I certainly don't buy books - if they're not available through my library's free overdrive library, I skip them. Well, I read the first book in this series through my library and they didn't have the rest of the series. And, since I'm reviewing this book, you can see I've not only bought one book, but five of them! That is the best indicator I can provide as to now compelling Cook's writing is in the Soldier's Chronicle.

From the idyllic landscape of the Iberian Peninsula, Cook transports the reader to the chaos and confusion of war where the opposing forces include the guerrillos, French dragoons, partisans, the British – and a lone Welsh-born rifleman. ‘Once the best shot in his company – probably in the battalion’.The bitter conflict which exists in Spain is evident in the gore and bloody fighting but intrigue and deception also burns beneath the surface like a slow-match.‘Marksman’ is another well-written and easy to read historical novel by David Cook. It presents action in the Peninsular War – a battle which is often overlooked.

Another instalment of the soldier chronicles, and this time in a different battlefield. Excellency woven together with wit, action, a bit of romance, and history. A very descriptive story that grabs you at page one and doesn't let you go. If you like the Napoleonic wars this is a must read. All the stories are packed with great historical tide bits and very well researched. Bravo!

David Cook does it again in this outstanding historical fiction of one aspect of the Napoleonic wars...as always well researched which heightens the reading experience... A must read... espeally if your a history buff...

Given as gift

Marksman is the fourth outing in The Soldier Chronicles historical series by David Cook.Again, the attention to detail is superb, and Cook really is in control of his material. The scene is brilliantly set and brought vividly to life so that you feel as though you're fighting alongside Rifleman Cadoc in early nineteenth century Spain.Cadoc is a tough, squat, brute of a man and demonstrates his skill as one of Wellington's famous sharpshooters during a tense skirmish with French Dragoons. The story is simple enough: French are trying to eliminate Cadoc's Spanish friend, a leader of a group of partisans when they discover a traitor in their midst. With guns blazing the action is relentless until the betrayer is finally apprehended.It is stirring stuff, and few writers are better qualified than Cook to do justice to the period. A thoroughly good read and if you like great characterization, action, intrigue and a love of history, then this is one to add to your collection.

Fairly exciting and enjoyable however the chapter where the treasonas brother is killed, with only a change of weapons, appears to be strit from a similar scene from the first Sharp's rifle episode where the evil brother is killed by lthe loyal brothers dagger. In this his death comes from the point 57 projectile from a rifle made by Mr Ezekiel Baker of London. Shame on you.

Whish it was a full novel, just getting into the character and you have finished the book.The author knows his subject and tells a good story. have read all four.

Quite enjoyable and some good characters,although a bit too similar to the much earlier Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell

As a military history lover this book, and the rest of the series, is a great read. Love the series.

Love these oldies.. can't wait to see more, so please keep writing . Can't think of anything more pot say