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

Love Vince Flynn's series

I just started to listen to Flynn a couple of months ago. I have now listened to every one of them! I'm addicted to Mitch Rapp. I wonder in my mind what he would look like. I guess that's a woman thing but I do enjoy the books. I don't even mind the cursing... It's just real life and if you don't think so then your head is in the sand. I can't wait until is next one is out. October for the book...not sure about the audio.

Extreme Measures

Good Book, well read. The book leaves you hanging at the end as it does not come to a conclusion. At the end of the book I went back to the Audible web page to verify that I had not forgotten to download the final part. Mitch Rap is stil the Jack Bauer of literature but Vince Flynn needs to finish a story rather than try to addict you to the next novel.

Thrilling as Usual

Mitch Rapp shows that no matter what happens and WHO comes after him, he will do whatever it takes to protect this country and save American lives.

Great book exciting plot and charactors

Would you consider the audio edition of Extreme Measures to be better than the print version?

Yess i have only been listening to audio books for the last few months and find them fantastic

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

Yes from the start i have listened to three books in this serious and love the twists an turns

Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?

Mitch wrap was my favorite

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Politics will kill you lol

Amazed!

Love the Mitch Rapp series. It grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the end. Even then I wanted the story to continue. I cannot wait to get the next one.

George Guidall is Mitch Rapp!!!!

twists and turns, you can't stop listening!!! The finest in so many ways!!! Thanks Vince!!!

Solid book

I really enjoyed the end
There was a true rapp heroic ending
Unfortunately he spent too much time in prison

Extreme Pleasure: Reading This Book

Another terrific thriller by Flynn! Can't wait to hear the next novel in the series. And, as always, a masterful performance by George Guidall!

Massively entertaining. Could not put it down

It's a thriller. And it delivers. Let me frontload a few minor issues I thought the book has and then talk about the good stuff:

The core conflict the book explores is: are "extreme measures" justified in interrogation of terrorists and how PC police get in the way of national security. It felt like the author has a point of view and didn't attempt to explore the other side much.

That said, it's an absolute joy to read. There's mission, action, sense of duty, a smattering of heartwarming family scenes in the life of an otherwise hardened CIA officer. The pacing is just right. long action sequences, comic relief and political drama feel authentic.

This book is no Jason Bourne, in that it's not a very complicated plot. But the simplicity doesn't feel wrong. It's a good read.

Solid Mitch Rap Novel

Good story overall. Some aspects more plausible than others, but it did not have the super hero scenes of other author ex-special forces hero novels. I enjoyed the book and look forward to my next Mitch Rap novel.