Vince Flynn's political thrillers are known for their timeliness and their penchant for giving justice in a terror-laden world. Consent to Kill follows Mitch Rapp, elite counterterrorism operative for the CIA. But things are never rosy for an assassin. A Saudi billionaire puts a price on Rapp's head--$20 million to be exact. And back home things aren't going so well. Rapp's knee is acting up, and his wife is pregnant. A reality check is needed...

Flynn's novel explores the relationship between duty and love, the fine line that is often difficult to gauge. Rapp's job is to hunt terrorists. Plain and simple. Is there room for love in his world? Is there room for guilt, ambition, or greed? As Rapp's hunters bear down on him, the whole political landscape is put on edge. Rapp is a ticking time bomb. Can the government control their best man, or will circumstance necessitate harsh action and consequences?

Consent to Kill is solid espionage. Reading a Flynn novel is akin to being in on the secret--in this case one that involves the inner workings of government and policy. Flynn has done his homework in Consent to Kill...everything from weaponry to code names to seating positions in the Oval Office. One feels as though they are with the "good guys" every step of the way.

Consent to Kill makes for a nice dose of heroism. Rapp has a specific code of justice and follows through on it to the letter. That is intriguing, and in a world where fear often wreaks havoc with the human psyche, people like Rapp make the day a little brighter. If one can look past the length and attention to detail, Consent to Kill will be an enlightening read, one that serves as yet another reminder of the sacrifices some make in the name of country.