American Assassin

By: Vince Flynn

Narrated by: George Guidall

In #1 New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn’s explosive and “captivating” (Glenn Beck) thriller, witness the young Mitch Rapp as he takes on his first assignment.

Mitch Rapp was a gifted college athlete without a care in the world…and then tragedy struck. Terrorists attacked innocent American citizens, and Rapp’s girlfriend was among the murdered. Two hundred and seventy souls perished on that cold December night, and thousands of family and friends were left searching for comfort. Mitch Rapp was one of them, but he was not interested in comfort. Now he wants retribution.

Two decades of cutthroat partisan politics have left the CIA and the country in an increasingly vulnerable position. Cold War veteran CIA Operations Director Thomas Stansfield knows he must prepare his people for the next war. America must confront Islamic terrorism with full force. Stansfield directs his protégée, Irene Kennedy, and his old Cold War colleague, Stan Hurley, to form a new group of clandestine operatives who will work outside the normal chain of command—men who do not exist.

What type of man is willing to kill for his country without putting on a uniform? Six months of intense training have prepared him to take the war to the enemy’s doorstep, and he does so with brutal efficiency. Rapp starts in Istanbul, where he assassinates the Turkish arms dealer who sold the explosives used in the terrorist attack. Rapp then moves on to Hamburg with his team and across Europe, leaving a trail of bodies. All roads lead to Beirut, though, and what Rapp doesn't know is that the enemy is aware of his existence and has prepared a trap. The hunter is about to become the hunted, and Rapp will need every ounce of skill and cunning if he is to survive the war-ravaged city and its various terrorist factions.

This is “a bold and brawny tale that never wavers or lets up. The voice of today’s postmodern thriller generation, Flynn has never been better” (The Providence Journal) in this unforgettable novel of a young man primed to become an American assassin.

Flynn is consistently great

With this first (of hopefully many) Mitch Rapp back story, Flynn continues to deliver. I have enjoyed several of his books in paper, but narrator George Guidall makes them come alive. Now if only we can get these read unabridged by Guidall:
• Memorial Day
• Separation of Power
• Term Limits
• The Third Option
• Transfer of Power

Great story - Strong Adult Language

Very intertaining, great narrator - Intense scenes of torture and a lot of swear words (f-words ect...)

Very believable writing

This book is about a young new CIA assasin that is very much different from the status quo, and that reflects the style of writing as well. It's different than your usual, I'm the baddest man walking and I let everyone know it main character that you find in so many of these types of thrillers.

I didn't care to much for narrator george guidall in the scot harvath series but he was a great choice for this book.

great suspense and story

great book, didn't struggle the way I have with a few titles in the same genre. well done dialogue and storyline.....

Enjoyed it

First book that I've listened to by thus author, I really enjoyed it. I found myself constantly wanting to know what happens next, and the narrator was really good.

great all around listen

this kept me entertained cover to cover. I can't wait to listen to the next one.

Intriguing story with excellent narration

First time listening to Vince Flynn book. Wanted to listen before watching the movie. I loved how the narrator performed different characters especially Hurley. He made the character. I used whisper sync too but loved hearing Hurley too much. Would not have been the same experience if I just read the book. Considering getting the next Mitch Rapp book

movie vs book

THE BOOK I GIVE 5 STARS THE MOVIE I CANT EVEN RATE LOW ENOUGH

the cover that matches that of the movie degrades the book. the book was and is far better then the movie. I went to the theater to see the movie and I was greatly disappointed it did not follow the books at all, Rapp and Victor NVR got along and to show them as getting along in the movie would be Embarrassing to me if I was the writer.
the book is what 16 hours long and you cant make a 1 hour movie from it PLEASE

Great story, rough narration

I loved the story, Flynn's a personal favorite!
The narrator on the other hand just wasn't quite into it. I have the audio cd as well and that narrator (by comparison) really brought the story to life!

Very good Background Information

Where does American Assassin rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very compared to other novel by Flynn.

What did you like best about this story?

The background information about Rapp, how he got started and his relationship with Stan. You get to understand the where the loyalty came from.

Have you listened to any of George Guidall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This rate about the same with the other books.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, the length is just right for a good day of reading ot listening.

Any additional comments?

A must read for fans, it answers some very important questions about the early Rapp.