The Third Option

By: Vince Flynn

Narrated by: Armand Schultz

Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

When diplomacy has failed and military intervention is deemed inappropriate, our leaders often turn to a silent and dark community for results. This is a course of action not always taken by wise and honorable men. In certain circles it is known as "the third option."

Fresh from retaking a battle-scarred White House after a vicious terrorist attack, Mitch Rapp, the C.I.A.'s top counter-terrorism operative, is sent on his final mission. His target: a well-known German industrialist who has been selling highly sensitive equipment to one of the world's most notorious sponsors of terrorism. As Rapp meticulously prepares to take the man out, he has no idea that there are forces within his own government who are plotting to use him.

The conspirators have devised a bold plan that will damage the president and ruin the career of the incoming director of the C.I.A.'s Counter-terrorism Center. Unfortunately, they have made one horrible miscalculation: they have chosen Mitch Rapp as their pawn. Their worst nightmare is about to be realized. They have enraged one of the most lethal and efficient killers the C.I.A. has ever produced - and he will stop at nothing to find out who set him up.

Hear Mitch Rapp, the CIA's top operative, battle global terrorism in more of Vince Flynn's political thrillers.

©2000 Vince Flynn, All Rights Reserved (P)2000 Simon & Schuster Inc.

Left me feeling hungry

While the story was gripping as all of mr Flynn's novels are, this abridged version of his novel, left me feeling that I was missing a lot of his original book. This was especially true of the ending, which left you wondering what was going to happen next. Mitch Rapp was given a new life and Irene Kennedy a new role, but I would have like to see some closure regarding the Senator. Maybe the story will continue in another novel.

Holds your interest

I listened to one then had to get the whole series. I liked them all.

liked

This is the first Vince Flynn I've listened to and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Sets the Stage

If you're into Vince Flynn and Mitch Rapp, this is the book that started it all. Mitch Rapp isn't in this one, but it sets the stage and introduces the characters of the entire series. A must-listen.

Seemed like the book just got goin and it was done

I hate those that require you to read another book just to finish the story. Seemed like this was too short. What there was, was good, and I will try another Vince Flynn

The Third Option

I loved the full version of this book. However, I needed to replace the full version because it was accidentally deleted from my library. I thought that I was purchasing the full version, not an abridged version. I am upset that I wasted a very valuable credit on an abridged book. There should never be abridged books for sale unless clearly marked after the title.

4.5 Fast pace with interesting twists

My 12 year old son, who is an intelligent and avid reader, turned me on to Vincent Flynn. The story moved along well and kept me captivated throughout. The narrator could have paused between chapters slightly. I needed to rewind for points that were missed when the story changed abruptly. I recommended this for spy novel fans and plan to download other Vincent Flynn books available.

Wanted more

This book was the first in a series that I will definitely go back and listen to. It would be good if these books were in 'Unabridged' format because the depth of the characters would be better.

Great book for a short read.

The Best As Usual

Thank you for yet another great adventure! The best as always, captivating and engaging to me

Not one of my favorites.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Only if this book were on the discount bin.

Do you think The Third Option needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes, it is very clear that this makes the setting for book three. I think that this audiobook was abridged, it felt too short, and I felt cheated that too much of the story was missing. It seemed like there wasn't much action, and was disapointed with this one. I like the Mitch Rapp series but this was lacking, and very dry.

Any additional comments?

I like the series, after reading Kill Shot, then decided to start back to the beginning. I really liked the first, and thought it was excellant.