The Last Man

A Novel

By: Vince Flynn

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

The four dead guards didn’t concern Mitch Rapp as much as the absence of the man they’d been paid to protect. Joe Rickman wasn’t just another foot soldier. For the last eight years Rickman had ran the CIA’s clandestine operations in Afghanistan. It was a murky job that involved working with virtually every disreputable figure in the Islamic Republic. More than a quarter billion dollars in cash had passed through Rickman’s hands during his tenure as the master of black ops and no one with a shred of sense wanted to know the details of how that money had been spent.

At first glance it looks as if Rickman has been kidnapped, but Rapp knows certain things about his old friend that cause him to wonder if something more disturbing isn’t afoot. Irene Kennedy, the director of the CIA, has ordered Rapp to find Rickman at all costs. Rapp must navigate the ever-shifting landscape of Afghanistan as the Taliban, Iranians, Pakistanis and Russians all plot to claim their piece of the war torn state.

With Afghanistan crumbling around him, Rapp must be as ruthless as his enemies and as deceitful as people in his own government if he has any hopes of completing his mission.

©2012 Vince Flynn (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Audio

Another great Mitch Rapp book.

While the book starts slow, one could say it closes with a bang! Enjoy it.

Good story

Love George Guidell’s narration. Great narrator. Thank you!! Looking forward to the next book in the series, I hope it’s the same narrator!

Don’t miss this one!

Great story and great narration! George does a fabulous job as always, and we are so lucky to be able to hear Vince Flynn’s books. Can’t wait to start the next one!!

Mitch Rapp is the best

I love these books but wish they’d come out faster. Also more about his relationships.

I have yet to be disappointed

Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp is something that I look forward to. I have not been disappointed yet. I love the George Guidall's narration.

I listen to these books to be entertained. That is what they do... entertain me!

Love it!! My new American Hero!!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Last Man to be better than the print version?

maybe

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

Love George Guidall, now he can tell a story! I could listen to anything he reads!

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

yes!

Vince Flynn's last novel

Released 7 months before his death from prostate cancer, The Last Man is Vince Flynn's 14th and final novel. We do not know whether the next novel in the Mitch Rapp series was partially written by Flynn or entirely authored by Kyle Mills. With the release date of the next Rapp novel, Order to Kill, being October 11, 2016, I've been listening to all of Flynn's novels for the third time. Audible currently lists the books in the Mitch Rapp series in chronological order of Mitch Rapp's life which is the best order in which to listen to them, However, using Audible's nomenclature the order in which they were written is 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 13, 14, 15. Term Limits, Flynn's first book, is not part of the Rapp series but does include several characters that appear in the Rapp series. Irene Kennedy is the only character to appear in all of Vince Flynn's novels.

This novel, The Last Man, is Book 13 in the series. It continues Flynn's excellence of authorship displayed in all of his books.

After a retrospective lull, Rapp is back

In my opinion, this may be one of Vince Flynn's very best books. For those familiar with Flynn's past challenge, writing at this level must be no small task. As for presenting "The Last Man" as an audiobook, continuing with the talented George Guidall was also a big plus. Guidall knows the characters - and brings life to them.

Vince Flynn also does what many writers can't do - he's successfully managed the inevitable maturation of an action protagonist whose career has spanned many theaters of intrigue. To do so without making Rapp either uninteresting or unbelievable takes both skill and imagination.

Rest assured, however, the slightly older Mitch Rapp won't disappoint. He's still very to the point and lethal. Even better, Flynn doesn't neglect the evolution of supporting characters like CIA Director Irene Kennedy, Hurley, Coleman and, etc. He also introduces new players - and resurrects old ones - all of whom should prove enjoyable in future stories. Flynn then weaves all these characters into a plausible fast-paced story based on complications the US has with Pakistan (and the Mid East, in general). The complications include duplicitous villains at home and abroad, dangerous thugs and inter-agency competition - all wrapped by greed and ambition.

Along the way, the author gives readers plenty of action and enjoyment while progressing to a somewhat predictable but nonetheless satisfying ending. For me, at least, I enjoy the way that Flynn "lets" Rapp and Kennedy deliver elegant justice rather than cobbling together a slew of implausible events solely for the sake of surprise.

Rapp Rocks

Would you consider the audio edition of The Last Man to be better than the print version?

Havent read the print version kinda of hard while driving.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mitch is, has and always will be my favorite. I missed my calling in life because I should have been a CIA assasin and not an engineer. I think like him and pretty much feel the same about authority. You have right and wrong and it is time to deal with the wrong no matter where they are.

Which scene was your favorite?

The vet fire fight.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I always get choked up when thinking about Mitch's wife Anna and their baby, although I would have killed Gould period.

Any additional comments?

This series is my favorite right up there with Brad Thor's Scott Horvath. I would love to meet one of these guys in person someday to have a few beers and discuss how they came up with the characters.

Vince Flynn and George Guidall are great!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I'd recommend this audiobook to a friend. In fact, I already have. Vince Flynn and George Guidall give life to Mitch Rapp and Director Kennedy in a story that holds your attention until the end and leaves you satisfied with the outcome.