• Protect and Defend

  • By: Vince Flynn
  • Narrated by: George Guidall
  • Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (10,551 ratings)

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Protect and Defend

By: Vince Flynn
Narrated by: George Guidall
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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)

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Gripping Tale

Once again Vince Flynn spun a tale that was gripping and gave insight into our challenges with Iran.

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Great Action Through & Through

George Guidal (spelling) is one of the best readers for this genre. He draws you in to this already well written story to the point of feeling the bone crunching action enough to make you squirm a little. Rapp is ruthless as POTUS let's him loose on America's enemies. It left me craving more Rapp!

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Rapp does it again

Needed more details at the end. Narrator great again without making characters sound fake and over extended.

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Another great Mitch Rapp book

Part of it wasn’t as exciting as the previous book but most was very exciting. Love this series. Listening to the entire series again but there’s several book I haven’t listened to since Vince Flynn died. I’m hoping I won’t be disappointed.

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Good ol Flynn

needed more than one voice for the actors but the story and follow through was good

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Another good book.

Loved it! Already got next book, and starting it now. Talk to you all later.

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Great listen!

What I liked: consistently of character development.

What I disliked: seemed like the read was so short.

Narrative skills of George Guidall were amazing as usual.

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not quite

Not quite as edge of your seat good as the others but still very good

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Great story

This was the first thriller by Vince Flynn I have listened to - but it sure won't be the last. Kept me wanting to listen for more and it certainly delivered top entertainment.

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Great story!! Difficult to put down.

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