American Assassin

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American Assassin by Vince Flynn delves into the origins of CIA super-agent Mitch Rapp. After experiencing a personal tragedy, Rapp is recruited and undergoes brutal training to tackle a world filled with espionage and terrorism. Through intense missions, he becomes a key player in America's covert battles against its enemies.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by high-stakes espionage and dynamic action scenes. This thrilling crime narrative follows a protagonist on his journey from a disillusioned college student to a skilled CIA operative, delivering suspense and intrigue with every page. If you appreciate fast-paced adventures and intricate plot twists, this story is likely to keep you riveted.

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American Assassin

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Now a major motion picture starring Dylan O'Brien (Maze Runner), Taylor Kitsch (True Detective), and Michael Keaton.

TERRORISTS TOOK EVERYTHING FROM HIM . . . EXCEPT THE NEED FOR REVENGE.

Mitch Rapp was a gifted college athlete without a care in the world . . . and then tragedy struck. Terrorists attacked innocent American citizens, and Rapp’s girlfriend was among the murdered. Two hundred and seventy souls perished on that cold December night, and thousands of family and friends were left searching for comfort. But Mitch Rapp is not interested in comfort. Instead, he wants retribution.

Six months of intense training with a clandestine CIA group prepare him to take the war to the enemy’s doorstep, and he does so with brutal efficiency. Rapp starts in Istanbul and then moves on to Hamburg with his team and across Europe, leaving a trail of bodies. All roads lead to Beirut, though, and what Rapp doesn’t know is that the enemy is aware of his existence and has prepared a trap. The hunter is about to become the hunted, and Rapp will need every ounce of skill and cunning he possesses if he is to survive. Behind the steely gaze of the nation’s newest hero is a young man primed to become an American assassin.

Praise for the Mitch Rapp series:

Sizzles with inside information and CIA secrets β€” Dan Brown

A cracking, uncompromising yarn that literally takes no prisoners β€” The Times

Flynn perfectly measures all the ingredients for a fast and furious read β€” Publishers Weekly

Fast-paced and pulse-pounding β€” Crime and Publishing

Series: The Mitch Rapp Series

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The book by Vince Flynn is praised for its relentless action and gripping narrative, comparable to the thrilling exploits of Jason Bourne. Critics highlight its insider detail on CIA operations and find it a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled read. It's described as an intense and uncompromising story with compelling twists, targeting fans of robust action thrillers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398528987

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK

Edition: ANZ Only

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 464

About the Author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn (1966–2013) created one of contemporary fiction’s most popular heroes: CIA counterterrorist agent Mitch Rapp, featured in thirteen of Flynn’s acclaimed political thrillers. All of his novels are New York Times bestsellers, including his stand-alone debut novel, Term Limits.

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