Pursuit of Honor

Mitch Rapp Series

By: Vince Flynn

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

The action begins six days after a series of explosions devastated Washington, D.C., targeting the National Counterterrorism Center and killing 185 people, including public officials and CIA employees. It was a bizarre act of extreme violence that called for extreme measures on the part of elite counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp and his trusted team member, Mike Nash.

Now that the initial shock of the catastrophe is over, key Washington officials are up in arms over whether to make friends or foes of the agents who stepped between the enemy's bullets and countless American lives regardless of the legal consequences. Not for the first time, Rapp finds himself in the frustrating position of having to illustrate the realities of national security to politicians whose view from the sidelines is inevitably obstructed.

Meanwhile, three of the al Qaeda terrorists are still at large, and Rapp has been unofficially ordered to find them by any means necessary. No one knows the personal, physical, and emotional sacrifices required of the job better than Rapp. When he sees Nash cracking under the pressure of the mission and the memories of the horrors he witnessed during the terrorist attack, he makes a call he hopes will save his friend, assuage the naysayers on Capitol Hill, and get him one step closer to the enemy before it's too late.

Once again, Rapp proves himself to be a hero unafraid "to walk the fine line between the moral high ground and violence" (The Salt Lake Tribune) for our country's safety, for the sake of freedom, for the pursuit of honor.

©2009 Vince Flynn (P)2009 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Flynn demonstrates that he truly understands the psyche of the enemy.... Really scary, so realistic." (BookReporter.com)

Another great Mitch Rapp novel!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I definitely recommend the entire Mitch Rapp series to anyone that likes adventure, action, and even just more insight into the counter-espionage world.

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

As always, Vince Flynn keeps the reader engaged and eager to see what happens next.

I hate to have the story end

In contrast to my intolerance of Patricia Cornwell's psycho-babble that has replaced the intrigue of her classics, Vince Flynn has me looking forward to every opportunity to hear more. The theme incites emotion to the point of wanting to write my senators to make sure they are not thwarting the actions of a real life Mitch Rapp. To think our government wants to hold our soldiers ciivilly responsible for doing things that are captured in Flynn's "fiction" to keep us free and safe makes me think of them as the traitors putting principle in front of life and death practicality. Hopefully his books will inspire some of our youth to emulate Rapp in coming to the service of our country. His tragedies make me somber and his victories make me cheer. The great authors evoke emotion those lesser talented make you reach for the fast forward control. Keep them coming Mr. Flynn.

great characters and story.

Vince Flynn - keep these books coming. A great cast of characters. Unbelievably resilient in the face of danger; able to keep going while injured and exhausted; just the right amount of humor to keep the ridiculous at bay. love George Guidall as the narrator.

paramount

very engaging superb and keeps you on your toes l9ve it Vince good work man

Excellent - even in the third listen :)

This is the third time I have listened to this book - reading again in the anticipation of the survivor being released in October! Just love the sacrifice Mitch made for his friend - shows the compassionate side of the operative :)

Engaging

Started a little slow and eggs a rapid ending. Other than that, I enjoyed the ride!

Another Home Run !!!

Mitch and his crew have never let me down. This is another shining example of Vince Flynn's brilliance. I don't have one bad thing to say.

Not his best but a good listen

A little long in the middle and the end is very suspect and lacking the usual attention to detail.

Continuation of the previous book

Not that interesting a plot, but well delivered. Onto the next book in the series.

Another great Mich Rapp at its best

Loved it. Great page turner. Kept trying to find any opportunity to listen, even short time in between activities.