The Last Man

A Novel

By: Vince Flynn

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

The four dead guards didn’t concern Mitch Rapp as much as the absence of the man they’d been paid to protect. Joe Rickman wasn’t just another foot soldier. For the last eight years Rickman had ran the CIA’s clandestine operations in Afghanistan. It was a murky job that involved working with virtually every disreputable figure in the Islamic Republic. More than a quarter billion dollars in cash had passed through Rickman’s hands during his tenure as the master of black ops and no one with a shred of sense wanted to know the details of how that money had been spent.

At first glance it looks as if Rickman has been kidnapped, but Rapp knows certain things about his old friend that cause him to wonder if something more disturbing isn’t afoot. Irene Kennedy, the director of the CIA, has ordered Rapp to find Rickman at all costs. Rapp must navigate the ever-shifting landscape of Afghanistan as the Taliban, Iranians, Pakistanis and Russians all plot to claim their piece of the war torn state.

With Afghanistan crumbling around him, Rapp must be as ruthless as his enemies and as deceitful as people in his own government if he has any hopes of completing his mission.

©2012 Vince Flynn (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Audio

Vince Flynn Kills Me

This book had me from the beginning and I was disappointed to hear it finish. George G does a great job yet again. Mitch truly is an Apex Predator and I'm glad we have guys like him on our side in the real world.

Almost lost me... But, got me back.

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

The beginning of this novel almost lost me. Rapp was too simple, single faceted. He was flat and just not as interesting as he was in American Assassin. But, then something happens about a third of the way through that changes it. Turned out to be a very good book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

2 or 3 of them stand out. Ironically, it's not Rapp.

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

GG makes them all great. He is perfect for this type of Novel.

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

The attempt on Rapp.

another great story.

good narration and reading. book moved slong well and hels me to move on the next book.

Good story.. somewhat predictable

Vince Flynn's books are all good in my opinion. This one was also good but it was a bit predictable. Love the characters. The narration was spot on and is always good to hear from Guidall. I look for him in other books I listen to so that says something.

Never disappoints

I can only hope we have a Mitch Rapp or two inside of our intelligence community.

One of the better ones in the series!

Flynn delivers with The Last Man. Very good plot, sub plot, and sub sub plot. Very engaging with Rap actually going through personal issues yet at the same time again being the “the guy we wish we had” in handling terrorists in the modern age. Wish this was a movie series. Enjoy!

Thoroughly enjoyed this book

This last book fully written by Vince Flynn was a page turner throughout. I consider it to be one of his best. He is greatly missed. I highly recommend this book if you are a fan...

Flynn's Best Yet

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

Yes, it is simply a great read (listen).

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rapp, of course.

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

Director Kennedy's character development by the author was enhanced by Mr. Guidall's outstanding narration.

Any additional comments?

Mr. Flynn is getting better. So many authors seem to rest on their laurels and "phone it in", e.g., Grisham, Clancy. However, this author has built on previous novels and simply gotten better with age. Thank you, Mr. Flynn.

Excellent story and performance

This was one might be the best in the series. Of course it helps to know the characters from prior books. George performs his flawless narration as usual.

Good book, excellent narration

Excellent narration. Guidall does a great job with inflection and voices to help define characters. Good book as well.