"Mitch Rapp's cover has been blown. After leading a team of commandos deep into Iraq to prevent Saddam Hussein from joining the nuclear arms race, ...
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Jun 26, 2008
karl
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This is about the 3rd or 4th CIA, special ops, our stud hero is "Rapp", reads like believeable current events, fiction novel by Vince Flynn that I have read. I love his stuff, but maybe my Sunday Times friends would not stoop this low. It's exciting, there are two stories being developed at the same time, and those two stories meet near the end in a dramatic way. Flynn is from the Twin Cities. You can tell he probably is a fan of Dick Cheney, and not a fan of p.c. Prius-driving folks
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Feb 02, 2009
Toni
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CIA field agent Mitch Rapp receives public acknowledgement by the president for his role in the fight against terrorism. The spotlight blows his cover as a covert operator making him a target for eradication by terrorist. Rapp is forced to take an office job in an advisory position behind the lines.
When a Navy Seal team is ambushed on a top-secret mission in the Philippines, it is suspected that a leak came from the State Department or in the diplomatic corps. At the same time anothe More...
When a Navy Seal team is ambushed on a top-secret mission in the Philippines, it is suspected that a leak came from the State Department or in the diplomatic corps. At the same time anothe More...
Dec 01, 2011
Drew
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Apr 18, 2011
Kayeb
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Not the most compelling writing style.... but moves at a fairly good pace, keeps my interest overall..... and the plot holds together in general.
"Mitch Rapp's cover has been blown. After leading a team of commandos deep into Iraq to prevent Saddam Hussein from joining the nuclear arms race, he was publicly hailed by the president as the single most important person in the fight against terrorism. But after years of working covertly behind the scenes, Rapp now lives in the glare More...
"Mitch Rapp's cover has been blown. After leading a team of commandos deep into Iraq to prevent Saddam Hussein from joining the nuclear arms race, he was publicly hailed by the president as the single most important person in the fight against terrorism. But after years of working covertly behind the scenes, Rapp now lives in the glare More...
Feb 06, 2011
Sandy
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So far Flynn is always a good read.
Book summary: Mitch Rapp's cover has been blown. After leading a team of commandos deep into Iraq to prevent Saddam Hussein from joining the nuclear arms race, he was publicly hailed by the president as the single most important person in the fight against terrorism. But after years of working covertly behind the scenes, Rapp now lives in the glare of the public spotlight, lauded by the nation and an easy target for virtually every terrorist from J More...
Book summary: Mitch Rapp's cover has been blown. After leading a team of commandos deep into Iraq to prevent Saddam Hussein from joining the nuclear arms race, he was publicly hailed by the president as the single most important person in the fight against terrorism. But after years of working covertly behind the scenes, Rapp now lives in the glare of the public spotlight, lauded by the nation and an easy target for virtually every terrorist from J More...
Jul 31, 2010
Linda
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I don't usually read spy/thriller novels. I wanted to read a spy book for the seasonal challenge task 5.6 and my husband recommended this one.
It is a terrific spy novel. It is very engaging and has many twists and turns in the book and you really don't figure out what really is and has happened and why it happened until the end. This book also has characters that I care about. Thriller novels tend to concentrate on the action and not the characters and character development. I am an u More...
It is a terrific spy novel. It is very engaging and has many twists and turns in the book and you really don't figure out what really is and has happened and why it happened until the end. This book also has characters that I care about. Thriller novels tend to concentrate on the action and not the characters and character development. I am an u More...
Jul 19, 2010
Randy
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I have no idea why I decided to read the fourth book of this series. Once again, super cia agent, Mitch Rapp, saves the United Stats from diaster at the hands of Middle Eastern terrorists. The story followed two plot lines, one in the Phillipines and one in the Middle East. Both of the situations were brought to a conclusion with the killing of the protagonist at the hands of Mitch Rapp.
I am bothered by the fact many of the current authors, take the easy way out and solve their plot More...
I am bothered by the fact many of the current authors, take the easy way out and solve their plot More...
Oct 29, 2010
Syd
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A patron asked me if we had the newest Vince Flynn book, American Assassin. I had never heard of Vince Flynn before but after she told me about his books, I was ready to start reading one.
I had a trip to Oklahoma City coming up and I found we had a book (Executive Power) on CD so I checked it out and listened to it.
Not my kind of book. I love a good mystery, even a thriller, but not so much International intrigue with a military focus. I thought the author described the More...
I had a trip to Oklahoma City coming up and I found we had a book (Executive Power) on CD so I checked it out and listened to it.
Not my kind of book. I love a good mystery, even a thriller, but not so much International intrigue with a military focus. I thought the author described the More...
Mar 26, 2010
Jeff
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My boss turned me onto this author. I love the books. They're all about clandestine, CIA, spy-type fun stuff. There's not much more I have to say. If you're a guy, you're going to love these books. The main character is one cool, tough spy. The author does a great job of building the story and fill you in on the technical things without trying to oversell his grand knowledge of the topic - like some authors do. The story moves at a great pace and you feel like it has a great close. Give
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Jan 14, 2011
Robin
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The author did something a little different in this, the fourth Mitch Rapp installment, compared to the others. He started two disparate storylines, each with its own cast of characters, ended one, and then proceeded into a third plotline that finally made the connection back to the other open line. Though the "short" story about a hostage rescue in the Philippines was both intense and entertaining, it was superfluous. I actually finished the book wondering if maybe I imagined that who
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May 10, 2010
Kip
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Burning through the Flynn Mitch Rapp books. This one was good, but I didn't enjoy it as much as the two I read last week -- maybe I need a break! :)
Mitch is struggling with his new role, and Flynn seems to be struggling a bit with too many things happening in the plot. Usually he ties things together pretty well, but this had a couple independent things going on that didn't tie out. More like 24 than what I've come to expect from Flynn...
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Mitch is struggling with his new role, and Flynn seems to be struggling a bit with too many things happening in the plot. Usually he ties things together pretty well, but this had a couple independent things going on that didn't tie out. More like 24 than what I've come to expect from Flynn...
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** I had no More...
Jun 07, 2011
Allan
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I enjoyed this Mitch Rapp tale better than the previous one. Vince Flynn is back with an action packed yarn and less concerned with how an American assassin can achieve domestic bliss with his new bride while going to foreign countries eliminating terrorists.
Flynn's novels provide a simplistic and violent solution to Middle East termoil and the ever present threat of terrorism. While this novel does not inspire great intellectual reflection, it does provide a hollywood-like, thrill More...
Flynn's novels provide a simplistic and violent solution to Middle East termoil and the ever present threat of terrorism. While this novel does not inspire great intellectual reflection, it does provide a hollywood-like, thrill More...
Aug 04, 2011
Flynn once more proves that he can deliver political thrillers. Flynn has developed some strong characters in this series of novels and none more so than Mitch Rapp. Rapp's cover with the CIA has now been blown but he's still the one the President turns to when action is necessary. Flynn does a wonderful job of telling 2 different events and how they are related with a very ironic ending. In the tradition of Jack Ryan and Jason Bourne, Vince Flynn has introduced Mitch Rapp and could easily find
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Oct 13, 2009
Ed
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Quite simply, Vince Flynn books are one of my guilty pleasures. I read this one in two days while traveling from Billings, MT to LA and back.
This particular story isn't one of Flynn's best. Mitch Rapp gets involved in a situation in the Philippines after returning from his honeymoon with White House correspondent, Anna Rielly (Yes, Rielly really). Meanwhile in a major sub-plot, a Palestinian terrorist, Jabril Khatabi, code name David, assassinates a number of people to put press More...
This particular story isn't one of Flynn's best. Mitch Rapp gets involved in a situation in the Philippines after returning from his honeymoon with White House correspondent, Anna Rielly (Yes, Rielly really). Meanwhile in a major sub-plot, a Palestinian terrorist, Jabril Khatabi, code name David, assassinates a number of people to put press More...
Jun 10, 2010
Janet
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Another interesting political/military adventure by Vince Flynn. However......Vince provides waaaaay too much detail in his shall we say "adult and violent situations?" I'd prefer not to have to skip ahead to avoid the voyeur effect. And just a mention here on the dreadfully corrupt concept of "deniability," if politicians send our warriors to the pointy end of the spear, they'd better have the courage to hold the wooden end of the stick. Think Tea Party in November!
Mar 08, 2009
David
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President Hayes has the power, but he looks the other way when it gets down to the real world of dealing with terrorists. This is where Mitch Rapp and his Seal Team take over and feel the justice of the gun is the only justice that terrorists understand.
Mitch's world was very simple for him and his method of operation straight forward, but then his identity is revealed by a stupid politician and now he has a target on his back.
This has a great twist to it.
Mitch's world was very simple for him and his method of operation straight forward, but then his identity is revealed by a stupid politician and now he has a target on his back.
This has a great twist to it.
Jul 29, 2009
Jill
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OK this is going to be the last Vince Flynn that I read. The underlying sentiment of "liberals are bad, counterterrorism fighters are awesome" is getting a little tiring, this time compounded with "Jews are abused and Palastine is evil"... no matter how many patronizing concessions he tries to make toward the other side. Also I am tired of VF being so patronizing to his readers that he feels like he has to explain every character's feelings word-for-word. "While Mitch
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Sep 07, 2010
Nathan
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Apparently, this is an installment in a series of books about a near-superhuman CIA operative who saves the world at every turn. I haven't read any of the others, nor other works by this author. Taken on its own merit, I found this book to be rather uneven. Some passages were exciting, smart, and well-written. Others were plodding and poorly edited. Overall, it was fun to read about espionage and intrigue in the middle east. To boot, the author's commentary on various cultural and religious
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Jul 03, 2010
Brian
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Okay Vince, the word "Power" in your titles is starting to get confusing and a bit repetitious. Mitch Rapp is back for his 4th installment and again, the story seems a bit rushed. Some of the story elements have wound up in the TV show 24 (as Flynn has helped write the scrips for several of them) and while the danger seems real, the "real world" feel has left because we all know the hero has to go on to the next installment.
Sep 03, 2011
Carolyn (in SC) C234D
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One of my favorite series. Mitch is involved in the rescue of an American family held captive in the Philippines, even though he had told his new wife that he would stick to the planning now, not be active in the operations. There is also a Palestinian terrorist who brings his work to New York and Washington, D.C. Wonder if I am alone in wishing his wife would back off or disappear sometimes?
Sep 23, 2010
Lola4
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Another Vince Flynn novel that I enjoyed greatly, even though the story is dated--a big danger when the writer uses names of real people in fiction. The wife is even more narcissistic, obnoxious and unlikeable than usual, but for once he has a rather likable and not totally evil villain--that's a stretch for this series: shades of gray.
Dec 07, 2011
Benjamin
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This one didn't seem quite up to Vince Flynn's standards although I am having trouble putting finger on exactly why. It might be because it deals a lot with the Israel/Palenstine political situation which isn't my favorite. Or it might be because there are really two seperate stories here, two novellas really, that only minimally tie-in together.
And Mitch Rapp's wife is really starting to annoy me.
And Mitch Rapp's wife is really starting to annoy me.
Jan 13, 2012
Kyrko
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As others have given a full 'preview' on the story line, I just want to say that I LOVE this series. It is captivating and addicting!! I love all books written by Vince Flynn aka Mitch Rapp. You must read for yourself to get the feel of his books. I promise that you will be pleasantly surprised.
Way to go Vince Flynn!!!
Way to go Vince Flynn!!!
Nov 30, 2011
nkm
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Would rate 3.5 stars if that were possible. Non-stop action with a heavy dose of Vince Flynn's politics. Mitch Rapp gets to play action hero, learning-to-be-sensitive husband, and super-trusted advisor to the DCIA and the POTUS. Philippine foo, terrorist foo, government blabbermouth smack-down.
Aug 14, 2010
Andrea
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Considering the fact that this book is all about assassins and kidnappers and terrorists, I was very surprised at how slow-moving it was. Way too much blabblahblah, not enough shoot-'em-up. And I don't think Flynn has a clue how women really talk. But I do like Mitch, in spite of his violent nature, and the details about the SEALs feel right.
Apr 13, 2010
Albert
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Rumor has it that this is not one of Flynn's best efforts. Sometimes it pays to heed rumors. Such is the case with "Executive Power". Two distinct and diverged plot lines trying to be a unified novel. Either would have been good enough for a made-for-TV movie; neither rose to the stature of making "Executive Power" a must read.
Jun 20, 2011
D.K.
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Mitch Rapp seems to have the same answer for how the CIA should handle a threat. Despite his repetitiveness for wanting to kill the enemy, you have to respect him for the way he can convince his superiors to see things his way. And when they don't, well hell, Mitch Rapp is going to do the deed anyway. Another good book from Vince Flynn.
Jan 16, 2011
Keith
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Vince Flynn and his hero Mitch Rapp are always a fun read. This one is good but not great. Still I am reading all of them in order. This is the 4th. Sort of an American James Bond dealing with domestic issues that somehow expand to world wide issues.df Fun and entertaining.
Sep 21, 2009
Marie
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A rather typical hero suffers all sorts of injury, but still saves the day. What I particularly loved about this audio book was the reader. Armand Schultz is very gifted...every character very distinct. A great listen for a trip, but probably not for the kids.
Aug 16, 2010
Val
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Another spy thriller. I didn't enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed the first Vince Flynn book I read, however I will read more of his books. This is a story about the Navy Seals and a possible security leak within the U.S. State Department.
