Extreme Measures

A Thriller

By: Vince Flynn

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Mitch Rapp and his protege, Mike Nash, may have met their match. The CIA has detected and intercepted two terrorist cells, but a third is feared to be on the loose. Led by a dangerous mastermind obsessed with becoming the leader of al-Qaeda, this determined and terrifying group is about to descend on America.

Rapp needs the best on this assignment, and Nash, who has served his government honorably for 16 years first as an officer in the Marine Corps and then as an operative in an elite counterterrorism team run by Rapp is his choice. Together, they have made careers out of meeting violence with extreme violence and have never wavered in the fight against the jihadists and their culture of death. Both have fought the war on terrorism in secret without accolades or acknowledgment of their personal sacrifices. Both have been forced to lie to virtually every single person they care about, and both have soldiered on with the knowledge that their hard work and lethal tactics have saved thousands of lives.

But the political winds have changed in America, and certain leaders on Capitol Hill are pushing to have men like Rapp and Nash put back on a short leash. And then one spring afternoon in Washington, DC, everything changes.

Using his insider knowledge of intelligence agencies and the military, Flynn once again delivers an all-too-real portrayal of a war that is that is waged every day by a handful of brave, devoted souls. Smart, fast-paced, and jaw-droppingly realistic, Extreme Measures is the political thriller of our time.

©2008 Simon & Schuster ; 2008 Vince Flynn

Extreme measures

I have enjoyed reading these in order. So far George Guidall has narrated the best- each character has a different accent and pitch.

Great read

Good plot carried to end. Mitch Rapp is a great character who performs consistently but not too “Supermanish”.

Mitch Rapp in full force

Mitch Rapp is back! Vince Flynn provides us with an action packed, intriguing tale. full of suspense and action, this title will keep you rooting for Mitch and the good guys while despising those who wish us harm.

A Challenge Met

I picked up Extreme Measures as part of an editors challenge - we decided to listen to books outside of our comfort zone, and for me a hard-core thriller was exactly that. I’ve only ever listened to one book that could be called a thriller - but it had literary and supernatural themes, so my fellow editors quickly dismissed it as “not counting”. I tried to get away with going the Stieg Larsson route, but no dice due to its wide-spread appeal. I needed to pick something ultra-macho and gun-toting, and Vince Flynn fit the bill. And while I’ve always considered myself to be a fairly lefty liberal, I was raised in the south in a family of hunters, so I was way more receptive to the tone of this book than I ever thought I would be. The fast-paced (and frankly, witty) dialogue pulled me right in. The political debate was actually way better than the action scenes. There’s nothing quite like hearing a bunch of burly Navy SEAL types, lunatic jihadists, and slimy politicians barking at each other about who’s the most heroic in the privacy of your own headphones. This was top–notch entertainment and definitely worth a return visit.

Enjoyed it !

I've been following this series (Mitch Rapp character) for about five years and have enjoyed watching this character evolve. Vince Flynn is a good writer and understands the limitations on what a spy character can and can't do (they are not superman and they never get the girl at the end). The plots that Flynn uses are realistic and could happen today. George Guidall is an excellent narrator, using a mixture of voices that be differentiated from each other (see his other readings). If you like these types of reading start with Flynn's first book before you get this one, you might appreciate it more.

Liberals...stay away

I love the Mitch Rapp character and the narrater George Guidall is great. This is my third listen in a row to Mitch Rapp stories and they are all excellent. The tough-guy, get it done no matter what and the heck with the politicians theme is refreashing. For those that enjoy this type of novel, also take a look at Daniel Silva novels with the Gabriel Allon character...they too are great.

Are you sure Vince Flynn wrote this?

This is my 11th book in the Mitch Rapp series. The other ten I rated 5 stars. This one literally doesn’t seem like the same author. It’s just ok. The action is a notch down, the politics are a notch up, and it was like he wanted to paint everyone as either Left wing or Right wing. Hopefully the next one I’ll read (Pursuit of Honor) will be back to his norm.

One of the bests!

This was one of my favorite Mitch Rapp stories. Gets into the heart of terrorism and our politics issues.

Awesomeness

Great great book, Rapp is my hero!!!!! Great narration, great story line! This my be my favorite in the series

Great Action Listening of a Superb Book

Would you listen to Extreme Measures again? Why?

Already have; several times. A second or third listening for greater understanding of situations and characters.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Very much so. There are cliff hangers at the end of each chapter for that "edge of the seat" intense. Very effective method to keep listening on.

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

His reading with slight voice changes for characters in the book. He did an excellent read.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes. The way nefarious things go on in Washington as a matter of fact.

Any additional comments?

Just a book that is very worthy of your listening.