Act of Treason

By: Vince Flynn

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

It's a gorgeous autumn day in Georgetown. The Democratic candidates for president and vice-president of the United States are dutifully glad-handing voters and the media outside a grand estate where a national-security conference has just been held, bringing together the world's greatest minds to discuss the issues that are threatening the country. It's American politicking at its best. That's when all hell breaks loose.

When presidential candidate Josh Alexander's motorcade is ambushed by a group of terrorists, the nation is thrown into turmoil. Two weeks following the attack, Alexander is carried to victory by a sympathy vote, but his assailants have not been found. On the surface, it appears to be the work of al-Qaeda, and soon the FBI and the rest of the government begin scouring the world for jihadists. But then CIA Director Irene Kennedy and Special Agent Skip McMahon are presented with classified information so toxic that they consider destroying it altogether, as it contains intelligence pointing to some of the most powerful players in Washington.

Enter Mitch Rapp, the one man reckless enough to follow the evidence to its explosive conclusion. His journey takes him through the shadowy world of contract killers, into the darkest corners of the globe, and eventually back to Washington, where the fragile pillars of power are shaken to the core.

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©2006 Vince Flynn (P)2006 Simon and Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"[A] page turner....with...taut writing and [a] plausible vision of the real work of the intelligence community." (Publishers Weekly)

Fabulous

Classic Vince Flynn. Excellent story, fast paced and a real page-turner. we need Mitch Rapp on the job today.

Fan Again

This book was a great listen ! I enjoyed the story line much more with this book than the last. The narrator gets two thumbs up too !

Outstanding !!!

What did you love best about Act of Treason?

From plot to action this Mitch Rapp thriller even brings Irene Kennedy into the action.I only wish we indeed had operatives who worked for America the way these fictional characters do. Brilliant...!

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

By ensuring that the antagonist - VP Ross a detractor of the CIA, remained arrogant and untouchable until the very end was well done. The CIA's leverage placed upon the Swiss bankers to play ball was outstanding. And finally, in showing the clandestine elements associated with Saudi Arabia and their money lines linked to terrorism was well crafted.

Which scene was your favorite?

The climax with Kennedy's involvement.

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

Too much in it for that.

Any additional comments?

Brilliantly weaved together. I would have liked to have learned of the Saudi connection being disposed of in the end.

love mitch Rapp!

it was a little slower than the other books in the series but still a great listen.

Outstanding

Outstanding story. Riveting, couldn't put it down, as usual. I enjoy the sense justice delivered with such clarity. Mitch is my hero.

excellent listening on a slow day

great storyline, George Goodell and Vince Flynn are amazing writer, and reader. (I'm really glad they brought George back, the last 2 guys didn't quite capture the heir so much).

Lots of twist

Good read as you try to figure out how Rapp will tie it all together

This kept me hooked the whole time.

I could hardly stop listening to get other things done. I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend it .

A Must for Lovers of Vince Flynn/Mitch Rapp fans

Another one of Vince Flynn's better novels, read by one of my most favorite Audible narrators, George Guidall! If you ask me, George Guidall's voice IS exactly what I imagine WOULD BE the voice of Mitch Rapp. Sheer perfection on Audible's part in putting these two together.

If you're a Vince Flynn/Mitch Rapp fan, this book delivers globe trotting, fast action, heavy handed interrogations, I mean torture . . . no I mean interrogations - hell, what I mean is getting the J-O-B done! Not to mention the fact that this incredibly entertaining book ends with JUSTICE being served. I really enjoyed this Vince Flynn Audible book. I was glued to my chair and finished the whole adventure in 3 sittings.

Highly recommended!

Engrossing!

Would you listen to Act of Treason again? Why?

This is my sixth book in the series. It is one of my favorites.

What did you like best about this story?

Trust is a tough thing to find amongst politicians and this is a great example of greed.

What does George Guidall bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

One of the absolute best narrators.