"There have been many Marines. There have been many marksmen. But there has only been one Sergeant Carlos Hathcock. A legend in the Marines ranks, Hathcock stalked the Viet Cong behind enemy lines--on their own ground. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. His record is one of the finest in military history, with ninety-three confirmed kills. This is the story of a simple man who endured incredible dangers and hardships for his country and his Corps. These are the missions that have made Carlos Hathcock a legend in the brotherhood of Marines. They are exciting, powerful, chilling, and all true"--Page 4 of cover.

1. Duc Pho Shooting Gallery -- 2. The Nature of Things -- 3. Elephant Valley -- 4. The Best Shot in America -- 5. Elephant Valley Roundup -- 6. In the Beginning ... -- 7. The Apache -- 8. A Nightmare's Witness -- 9. Sign of the Sniper -- 10. Rio Blanco and the Frenchman -- 11. Sniper on the Loose -- 12. Nguyan Stalks the Hill -- 13. Sniper Counter Sniper -- 14. Stalking the General -- 15. Saying Good-bye -- 16. Return to Vietnam -- 17. The Tribe -- 18. The Sacrifice -- 19. Beating the Odds -- 20. The Legend and the Man.