Protect and Defend

By: Vince Flynn

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

An action-packed and all-too-realistic vision of nations navigating the minefield of international intrigue, Protect and Defend is Vince Flynn's most explosive political thriller yet. The action begins in the heart of Iran, where billions of dollars are being spent on the development of a nuclear program. No longer willing to wait for the international community to stop its neighboring enemy, Israel launches a creative and daring operation that leaves a radioactive tomb in the middle of Iran's second largest city. An outraged Iranian government publicly blames both Israel and the United States and demands retribution.

Enter Mitch Rapp, America's top counterterrorism operative. Rapp convinces President Josh Alexander to sign off on a risky operation that will push Iran to the brink of revolution. But when Iran recruits Hezbollah master terrorist Imad Mukhtar, and a CIA effort goes disastrously wrong, Rapp and Mukhtar are set on a collision course that threatens to engulf the entire region in war. With the clock ticking, Rapp is given 24 hours, no questions asked, to do whatever it takes to stop Mukhtar, and avert an unthinkable catastrophe.

©2007 Vince Flynn (P)2007 Simon and Schuster Inc.

Critic reviews

"Flynn didn't invent the post-9/11 thriller, but he might as well have....[He] is the best pure adrenaline-charged action writer out there today." ( Providence Journal)

Exciting, tense and well read

Where does Protect and Defend rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Better than average, probably a solid 7.5 out of 10.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mitch Rapp of course.

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

Not really

Any additional comments?

Listened to American Assassin first. Loved it. Next was Transfer of Power and you wouldn't know it was the same author. Narrator was probably to blame for much but the story dragged along and the dialogue was often lame. Narrator has limited vocal range so many characters have very unreal and annoying voices, unless you like Thurston Howell III. My wife completely agreed. Then listened to this book and it was excellent. Fast paced, very interesting story and well performed. Well worth the time and expense.

V. Flynn does it again !!!

What did you love best about Protect and Defend?

as always...i enjoyed the plot...weaving of characters and the leading up to the "next" adventure.

What other book might you compare Protect and Defend to and why?

i compare Flynn's adventure to my other fav author Clive Clussler... i often listen to the works of both.

Which scene was your favorite?

n/a

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

n/a

Any additional comments?

i have really enjoyed the narrator in each book i listen to with him... does a great job of getting the listener "into" the scenes.

Mitch saves tha day once again

An excellent story based on a possible nightmare situation in this country's future. How long before the powers in Washington put a muzzle on Vince and Mitch.

Flynn at His best

Gripping, satisfying, thrilling! I thoroughly enjoyed this wild, white knuckled, fast moving, heart stopping adventure.

Love this Series

Vince Flynn's captivate and keep you anxious for the next chapter love George Guidall !

another great one for mirch.

loved the book and the ending was a good one. looming forward to the next one now.

50/50

1st half of the book bored me, but the 2nd half was riveting. I hope the next book keeps my interest from start to finish.

awesome

great book and reading really like where the author took it and I'm excited to hear the next one

love the author

Where does Protect and Defend rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book started off slow. i wondered if i was reading the right book. Finally i got into the book and enjoyed it.

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

like

No where to run

I love These books. Can’t wait for the next one in the series. Only problem is that they are over to fast.