Vince Flynn brings fear a bit closer to home in Extreme Measures. With Washington immersed in debate on the proper ways to treat prisoners, a third terrorist cell belonging to al-Qaeda is preparing an attack on U.S. soil. Counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp must convince the suits that extreme measures are needed, all the while keeping one step ahead of those who wish to do Americans harm.

Rapp shares the spotlight in Extreme Measures with fellow operative and trainee Mike Nash. Together the two remain steadfast in their conviction to bring justice. Flynn's military details are once again spot-on, and motivations are not solely relegated to the bad guys. Flynn delves into the mindset of the suits and slowly paints a picture of infighting and getting away from real issues--ones seemingly paramount when it comes to waging the war on terror. While Rapp doesn't figure into this one as much as other novels (when it comes to fighting), he very much remains a presence and refuses to give in to the politics of Washington. Flynn delivers and leaves the reader for a bit of a loop at the end. Rapp has yet another mission to follow through on, and chances are he will find a way.