Protect and Defend

By: Vince Flynn

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

An action-packed and all-too-realistic vision of nations navigating the minefield of international intrigue, Protect and Defend is Vince Flynn's most explosive political thriller yet. The action begins in the heart of Iran, where billions of dollars are being spent on the development of a nuclear program. No longer willing to wait for the international community to stop its neighboring enemy, Israel launches a creative and daring operation that leaves a radioactive tomb in the middle of Iran's second largest city. An outraged Iranian government publicly blames both Israel and the United States and demands retribution.

Enter Mitch Rapp, America's top counterterrorism operative. Rapp convinces President Josh Alexander to sign off on a risky operation that will push Iran to the brink of revolution. But when Iran recruits Hezbollah master terrorist Imad Mukhtar, and a CIA effort goes disastrously wrong, Rapp and Mukhtar are set on a collision course that threatens to engulf the entire region in war. With the clock ticking, Rapp is given 24 hours, no questions asked, to do whatever it takes to stop Mukhtar, and avert an unthinkable catastrophe.

©2007 Vince Flynn (P)2007 Simon and Schuster Inc.

Critic reviews

"Flynn didn't invent the post-9/11 thriller, but he might as well have....[He] is the best pure adrenaline-charged action writer out there today." ( Providence Journal)

A Classic Vince Flynn

Would you consider the audio edition of Protect and Defend to be better than the print version?

The audio edition is very good.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Protect and Defend?

The torture moment

Which scene was your favorite?

Kennedys abduction

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

a bit to intense in parts to listen to all in one.

Any additional comments?

Like I said above a classic vince flynn...I would really reccomend it to all lovers of the genre.

Narration done well.

Enjoyed the book and especially George Guidall's narration. As always a very good listen. I look forward to my next Vince Flynn book.

One of the best Mitch Rapp books yet

This was a fast-paced story with a lot of action. It grabs you at the beginning and doesn’t let go.

Mitch is at his best.

This story reminds us all just how great America can be when we just show some Balls. Mitch is the man all women love, men want to be and terrorist are to busy wetting themselves to figure out how to kill. this is my favorite book of the entire series.

I LOVE MITCH RAPP!!!!

This series is amazing. I loved all of the books. By end of the 1st book, Mitch Rapp was my new boyfriend :) He's a bad mother & this is a series I would read again.

Good, but not the best

if you like Rapp, you will enjoy this story. whole it isn't my favorite in the series, it is more than work the listen.

One of the best...

Purchased this book a while ago, but just listened to it this past week. It is one the best thriller / action audiobooks I have heard out of over 500 books since 1998. Although fiction, it is a gripping story and very pertinent to our times.

Engaging

Would you listen to Protect and Defend again? Why?

No, but i am not the type to read a book I can remember previously reading.
This book is worthy of praise. It gives you a story that closely resembles current events with a protagonist devoid of any political correctness doing and saying what most people wish they could. it is not the longest novel but well paced and thrilling all the same.
you will enjoy it!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Protect and Defend?

Hard to say. Opening sticks out for some reason....

Which scene was your favorite?

The interrogation scenes were intriguing, they were not violent as expected but intelligent

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

With bathroom breaks, yes, it was engaging enough to where I did not want to stop listening. I was thoroughly entertained

Kennedy Hardens Up

Another page turner by the great Vince Flynn. I was up past mid-night on several evenings as I could not put this story down. Irene Kennedy is kidnapped and tortured by Hizbullah thugs, but is, in the end... barely saved by Rapp... revenge is sweet. I wonder how this experience will translate into future stories...

Mitch Rapp Unleashed

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

The thought of Iran currently trying to be a nuclear power is quite edge of the seat type of plot. Israel taking action to stop Iran even in secret could cause a mid-East crisis which could after a long cold war with Russia cause America to start a war which easily could become WWIII. Then you let Irene get kidnapped and Mitch start thinking the bastards would start to torture her and the crap is going to hit the fan. Especially when the president literally pulls off Mitch's gloves and restraints and the only outcome that matters is Irene home safe, sound, and unharmed.

Which scene was your favorite?

I listened to the Irene kidnap scene and aftermath 2 or 3 times but so much happened and I knew it was going to be a key part of the story so I wanted to understand it. Even though it's in the beginning I thought it was such a pivotal story plot that I was glad I listened to it several times. Other scenes when Mitch has to rant to get some pencil pushing politician to understand the importance of action, and especially no holds barred violent action is always entertaining.

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

Once the story started this book was a book I listened to in almost one setting except re-listening of the key part of Irene being taken and the battle that ensues. I have found many of Vince Flynn books to be ones in which I really wanted to sit listen until I couldn't continue or real life makes me put it down.

Any additional comments?

If you enjoy military action adventure novels you'll enjoy the Mitch Rapp series. Even though these stories are fiction and you can see through the fiction to storylines and some of the reactions and outcomes really can be thought provoking. I really enjoy stories and books in which not only entertain but if it can cause some thinking and contemplations then even better