• The Third Option

  • Mitch Rapp Series
  • By: Vince Flynn
  • Narrated by: Nick Sullivan
  • Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (11,308 ratings)

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The Third Option

By: Vince Flynn
Narrated by: Nick Sullivan
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Publisher's summary

CIA counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp falls prey to government forces with an agenda of their own after Dr. Irene Kennedy is named the successor to dying CIA Director Thomas Stansfield—a choice that enrages many inside the world’s most powerful intelligence agency. Her detractors will resort to extreme measures to prevent her from taking the reins—which makes Rapp an expendable asset. But Mitch Rapp is no one’s pawn, and he will stop at nothing to find out who has set him up.

Hear Mitch Rapp, the CIA's top operative, battle global terrorism in more of Vince Flynn's political thrillers.
©2011 Vince Flynn (P)2011 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Flynn hits his stride in this thriller about high-end Washington politics...[he] has an exciting, Ludlum-like series going here." ( Booklist)
"Flynn's latest thriller...is an old-school spy story...updated with heavy helpings of international intrigue and domestic politicking and betrayal." ( Library Journal)
"Fans of Ludlum and Clancy will want to check it out.' ( Pioneer Press)

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Another Thriller

This narrator is excellent. Each character has their own distinctive tone and quality. You feel like someone is telling a story not reading a book. And as usually with Vince Flynn the
story is perfect, all well intertwined and each end finished with satisfaction. My favorite author.

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Fantastic!

I loved it! This is why Vince Flynn was the best! Can't wait to start the next one!

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I enjoyed everything about this book except...Anna

If you could sum up The Third Option in three words, what would they be?

A must read!

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

All of the different hit squads running around at the same time??? That's edge of your seat action.

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

He's above average. Not the best, not the worst. The reviewers that gave him a low score have not listened to the below average narrators that are out there. He is nowhere near a one or two star narrator.

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

Oh yes! I couldn't stand the whiney girl friend Anna. She was self absorbed and self centered. Rapp's life could only revolve around her, never mind what he wanted or needed. Anna got into the President's office to demand he tell her where Rapp was? Seriously? I understand Rapp was needing family and hearth, but Anna's consistent griping about it, made me want to slap her. Give the man a break! Ughh.

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Even with the whiney girl friend the story was still a 5 star review for me.

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love the series

this is a great series I am really enjoying the audio books. I think there are probably more truths and the series then we desire to admit

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Nick is no good

Every book is great including this one. George gudell ( forgive my spelling) is my first pick to read hands down. He just makes rapp come alive. That's my only gripe.

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Another good one

If you've made it to volume four in the series you are hooked like I am. I wish he was in DC right now. Hard to believe those clowns can find the floor in the morning when they get out of bed.

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Riveting

I listened to the Audible version of this book. Great accompaniment for a long drive or bicycle ride. The action is so continuous its hard to put it down for other activities.

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Loved the continued story into the saga.

Loved all of it the beggining middle and end. Lets see where this goes now as I've got plenty more to listen to.

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love this series

My husband and really enjoyed this book as we did the 3 before in the Mitch Rapp series. Can't wait for the next.

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Another good Rapp story but...

The story ended and seemed like it had so much more to tell.

The performance was absolutely horrible. The presentation was bad, mispronounced names, and the characters were amateurish. Where are you George Guidal?

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