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American Assassin by Vince Flynn

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Aug 04, 11


Some people are addicted to drugs. I am happily addicted to Vince Flynn's books and the exploits of his truly American hero, Mitch Rapp. My wife and daughter share my addiction, but they have not had their fix yet because I got to read Flynn's newest book first. Which is only fair since I bought it. My only complaint is that now I will have to wait another year for the next book. Withdrawal can be tough.

Oh, about the book? C'mon, it's Vince Flynn and Mitch Rapp. This one is about how Mitch got his start in the assassin business before he became the star player in the war on terror and before there was an official war on terror. It is set before 9-11 when some in the clandestine services discerned radical Islamic terror clouds approaching and were trying to prepare for it (remember this is fiction). The result was...Mitch Rapp whose name Islamofacists use to frighten their children with into good behavior when they are not strapping suicide vests on them to kill innocent men women and children.

If they ever make a movie based on a Vince Flynn book, this is one I would vote for. That is as long as they were faithful to the book. Otherwise they might tick Vince and Mitch off.

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message 1: by Josh (new) - added it

Josh Thomas Me toooooooooo,. check out lee child. his hero jack teacher is also awesome.


message 2: by Josh (new) - added it

Josh Thomas jack reacher....silly touchscreen


Catherine Yes! If you like Mitch Rapp, you will love Jack Reacher, in of my favorite characters in the action/suspense genre!


Catherine one* (stupid touch screen)


message 5: by Carol (new) - added it

Carol Thanks for your review. I have just picked this one up to start reading.


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