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Home » Special Operations » 4th of July Free Gift, The Degüello (UPDATED)

4th of July Free Gift, The Degüello (UPDATED)

by Jack Murphy · July 2, 2012 · Posted In: Special Operations
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Thanks everyone, the offer is now over. We sent the list of HUNDREDS of SOFREP readers to Scott, so stand by for updates to your Amazon reading lists.

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PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW SCOTT’S BOOK ON AMAZON!

As a thank you to the SOFREP family for everything they have done for me, and for our country, I will be giving away 100+ free Kindle additions of The Degüello to the members of the SOFREP community on the 4th of July.

Just give SOFREP your Amazon.com email address in the form below by the 4th of July and we’ll gift you one.

 

We will NOT be keeping the email addresses for any reason other than the free kindle version. No email spam will come of this giveaway, this is a promotion only and then the list will be deleted.

Sorry, no Nook or iBooks on this promotion, Kindle versions only. You don’t even need a Kindle, you can put the Kindle Reader app on your phone or laptop computer for free and read the book.

We ask nothing in return except maybe a quick review on Amazon if you enjoy the story. Just a simple ‘thank you’ to all of you for supporting this amazing site and this amazing Country on its Birthday.

- Scott Zastrow





 

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kwjones001
kwjones001 5pts

Got my copy and am around 25% into it. I'm getting strange looks on the train from laughing out loud.

SeanKM
SeanKM 5pts

Nevermind. Got my copy. Thank you Scott!

ChristianAdams
ChristianAdams 5pts

Got my copy. Thank you Scott Zastrow and SOFREP.

SeanKM
SeanKM 5pts

I'm lost.. How do I redeem the gift??

ellie2
ellie2 5pts

I received the book about 20 minutes ago. Thank you so much!! I'll be sure to leave a review on Amazon.

Old PH2
Old PH2 moderator 5pts

 @ellie2 Just read the first chapter, looks like a good read.  Scott, I like your style. 

dethenigma
dethenigma 5pts

~ THANKS for this....Looking forward to reading this.... Standing by.

JonathanRWegner
JonathanRWegner 5pts

Just wanted to drop a line to say that Scott Zastrow's 'The Degüello' is an excellent read. I read it when was first released and am about to re-read it again once I finish 'First in' — the parallel testament to The Degüello from the CIA's PoV. 

Dutch
Dutch 5pts

Thanks for doing the solid Scott. Regardless of if it's free, I look forward to reading it. Keep doing your thing guys.

ski74
ski74 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Thanks Scott for your generosity and service.  Looking forward to a good read

vscotttheauthor
vscotttheauthor 5pts

@JackMurphyRGR REALLY a nice gesture from @thedeguello! It's a terrific book, already have a copy & enjoyed it!

Tango9
Tango9 moderator 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

I've read this one through twice, loaned it out once.  It's a solid and gets 4.5 stars.  Only reason it didn't get 5 is because I was pissed it ended.

JackMurphyRGR
JackMurphyRGR moderator 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

 @Tango9 I told Scott the same thing, I was like dude, where is all the other stuff you didn't write about!?  As a writer myself I understand he had to cut it down a little.  We all love to hear ourselves talk but seriously, probably no one wants to listen to us run our suck for 1,500 pages!

Ravage
Ravage 5pts

Thank You SOFREP, and thank You Jack! =]

 

JackMurphyRGR
JackMurphyRGR moderator 5pts

 @Ravage Thank Zastrow, this was his big idea.  You'll love the book Ravage.

Ravage
Ravage 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @JackMurphyRGR I've read Horse Soldiers and thought it was very, very inspiring.

So to read the 'Tripple Nickel' side of the story is definitely worth it.

Also, those that watch the docus probably remember 1st SGT Dave Betz from 574 in NGs "Inside Special Forces". Can I ask what ever happened to him after his Team was portrayed in the documentary?

Ravage
Ravage 5pts

 @FeatheredandLethal Thank You =]Have any of you recieved your coppy yet?

FeatheredandLethal
FeatheredandLethal 5pts

 @Ravage He was made battalion SGM over at 5th Group

JackMurphyRGR
JackMurphyRGR moderator 5pts

 @Ravage Scott's book does a great job of taking you inside SF culture and showing what it's like on an ODA.  Although fiction, I suspect he does a pretty good job of describing what the invasion was like for ODA 555.  I can't help you with the 1st Sergeant though, I don't know him.

robgb
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Scott was one of my instructors in the Q course (SOPCC), hilarious guy, he loved to show us that video, in full length, good to see hes still around!

JackMurphyRGR
JackMurphyRGR moderator 5pts

 @robgb Another one of Scott's "children"...I keep bumping into you guys!

robgb
robgb 5pts

 @JackMurphyRGR haha yep, him and Rolf did a great job of preparing us, its too bad their "techniques" are no longer allowed.... 

Hans K.
Hans K. 5pts

Yey

EliasFreire
EliasFreire 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Thanks Scott! And thanks SOFREP for the amazing website.

Trango
Trango moderator 5pts

Awesome. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a kickass prize! Happy 4th everyone and stay safe.

PrevailTactical
PrevailTactical 5pts

One question, how do I retrieve the book on amazon? is there a code?

Mayhem Actual
Mayhem Actual 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Looking forward to another great read courtesy of SOFREP and Scott.  Thanks.  Happy Independence Day!  If I could, I'd serve everyone a tall glass of Freedom Juice and a nice grilled piece of pork.

PrevailTactical
PrevailTactical 5pts

Thanks guys! Happy 4th to everyone.

madpup
madpup 5pts

Thanks for the offer, I look forward to reading it! Happy Fourth and God Bless the USA!

ColonelProp
ColonelProp 5pts

Thanks for the great offer Scott! I own it already so would it be possible to gift it in my name to one of your compatriots out there who may always remain in the shadows? Happy Fourth of July everyone!

Ben K
Ben K 5pts

Thanks very much.  I look forward to reading.  In case I forget tomorrow, happy Fourth to everyone on SOFREP.  To all those who serve, have served, and will serve, I wish you the best.

wannabearmyteen
wannabearmyteen 5pts

Thank you!

Spindle
Spindle 5pts

Great book!

dm8471
dm8471 5pts

Y'all know how to take care of your people. Thank you.

SeanKM
SeanKM 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 4 Like

Hi all! I just swore in the CAARG as 11B last month and will be shipping to OSUT in Sept. I just wanted to say thank you for such a great place like SOFREP! I really enjoy reading everything here from news to comments.. Keep them coming please!! Thank you for the gift and Happy Fourth of July!

LauraWalkerKC
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Mas xoxoxo to you Scott.  What an angel =)

Old PH2
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FREEDOM isn't FREE, it's bought with the blood of HEROES.  Every Day, this site reminds us of that!

SEAN SPOONTS
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Hey just let me say thanks for the gift offer. It was very thoughtful of SOFREP to do that for their readers. Happy Fourth of July to you all.

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