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)

Another great Rapp novel

Absolutely exactly as I was hoping for. Another great Mitch Rapp story. Really enjoyed it and I am now off to download the next one!

Satisfying in every way.

My favorite of the series. Complex plot. Nothing incredulously implausible in the plot, and pure pleasure listening to George read the story.

The most suspenseful yet

Only complaint is his pronunciation of certain words. Other than that…great. The sword requirements are bullshit

Protect and Defend

Another excellent Mitch Rapp novel from Mr. Flynn. Highly entertaining, the action never lets up. There are some graphic sequences that are not for the faint of heart. If you a fan of Flynn's other novels, this is a must read.

Macho American Mitch

This was my first experience with author Vince Flynn and his hero Mitch Rapp. The book was fun, fast, refreshing blunt and filled with macho bravado and violence. It is centered on our current crisis with IRAN and offers some predictable yet solid insights for escapist fiction.

Next?

Another awesome Flynn novel. You have to stop yourself from time to time in his novels to remind yourself that no one can REALLY do all the things Mitch Rapp does, but the author sure makes it seem real enough! Great book. Can't wait for the next in the series.

Good action

If you like Vince Flynn and his Mitch Rap character you will like this book. Lots of action and an interesting, if not intricate, plot. The story is contemporary to our times as it involves middle eastern terrorists but the characteris are interesting but not surprising.

A good escape book.

Good, but not satisfying ...

What did you love best about Protect and Defend?

Loved the reader!

If you’ve listened to books by Vince Flynn before, how does this one compare?

This installment's storyline rates a C+ compared to the previous books. Could have been much better. Superficial character development. Reminded me of empty calories.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scenes involving the Iranian Minister of Information.

Any additional comments?

Have come to expect more from Vince Flynn. Hopefully the next book will be better than this one.

Action-packed read

I have enjoyed every book in this series. Flynn never fails to entertain, and this book is no exception.

I anxiously await the next in the series.

powerful.

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

Yes.

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

I found the rescue of the dci to be the most memorable moment in the novel.

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

This one is just as good as all the other novels that he has read.

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

I did listen to this book without stopping. I had time to kill, and this was worth it.

Any additional comments?

Even though the novel is fiction, There is truth in the political situation between our country, and Iran. I found that Flynn took the liberty of actually having Iran's government try to oust their president. This would probably not be the case in the real world, but it is nice to think that some people in Iran do not agree with their government.