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    Pursuit of Honor: A Thriller
    Pursuit of Honor: A Thriller
    Pursuit of Honor: A Thriller
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    Pursuit of Honor: A Thriller

    Written by Vince Flynn

    Narrated by George Guidall

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Mitch Rapp—the “mainstay of the modern techno-thriller” (New York Journal of Books)—returns in this exhilarating political thriller as he fights for the sake of his country and the pursuit of honor.

    Less than a week after a series of deadly explosions devastated Washington, DC, key officials are up in arms over whether to make friends or foes of the clandestine elite counterterrorism operatives that stepped between the enemy and countless American lives. Not for the first time, Mitch Rapp finds himself struggling to illustrate the realities of national security to politicians who are content to sit on the sidelines.

    Meanwhile, three al-Qaeda terrorists are still at large, and Rapp has been unofficially ordered to find them by any means necessary. No one knows the personal, physical, and emotional sacrifices required of the job better than Rapp. When he sees his colleague Mike Nash cracking under the pressure, he makes a call he hopes will save his friend, assuage the naysayers on Capitol Hill, and get him one step closer to the enemy before it’s too late. Once again, Rapp proves himself to be a hero unafraid “to walk the fine line between the moral high ground and violence” (The Salt Lake Tribune) for our country’s safety and for the pursuit of honor.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateOct 13, 2009
    ISBN9780743596848
    Pursuit of Honor: A Thriller
    Author

    Vince Flynn

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn (1966–2013) created one of contemporary fiction’s most popular heroes: CIA counterterrorist agent Mitch Rapp, featured in thirteen of Flynn’s acclaimed political thrillers. All of his novels are New York Times bestsellers, including his stand-alone debut novel, Term Limits.

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    • 5/5
      I am arriving way late to the Vince Flynn/Mitch Rapp party because, if I count correctly, "Pursuit of Honor" is Flynn's tenth book in the Mitch Rapp series. It is my first exposure to the character - and I only wish I had arrived earlier. But the good news is that, although I have a lot of catching up to do, getting there should be quite a ride. "Pursuit of Honor" starts just a few days after a terrorist attack on Washington D.C. has killed 185 people, including several members of Congress and other government officials. The terrorists even had the audacity to strike directly at the country's counterterrorism nerve center where they managed to slaughter a good number of people before Mitch Rapp and his partner, Mike Nash, stop them with an audacious counterattack of their own. When the smoke clears, three terrorists are still on the run, including the two responsible for planning the attacks, and Mitch Rapp wants them. More tellingly, he is willing to do whatever it takes to get them. Rapp is a realist, not a politician. He is not concerned with being politically correct, only with keeping his country and its citizens safe from the religious fanatics that are so willing to slaughter innocents in the name of their god. Rapp believes that assassination is a legitimate tool in a war in which the other side judges its victories in terms of civilian body count imposed and he is as ready to kill American traitors as he is Muslim terrorists. This does not, of course, make him popular with certain members of Congress. Unfortunately for Rapp, and even more unfortunately for America, a handful of Congressmen have become so obsessed with his methods that they seem to be more concerned with seeing Rapp in prison than with protecting the country. They hold Mitch Rapp in contempt - and he returns the favor. Readers more aligned with Rapp's way of thinking will particularly relish his confrontation with a female California senator during which the senator demands that Rapp address her as "Senator" rather than as "Ma'am." What Mitch Rapp says at this meeting is typical of his politics and, as offensive as his views will be to some readers, what he expresses fits his character perfectly. This is who Mitch Rapp is, after all. Vince Flynn keeps the tension in "Pursuit of Honor" at a high level by alternating chapters about Rapp and his team with those about the three terrorists trying to make their way unnoticed across Middle America. And, because Rapp has to spend so much of his time working the political side of the search, the chapters about the three terrorists, particularly those concerning the conflicts within that small group, are the book's most tense ones. Flynn slowly brings the two groups closer and closer to each other until they finally clash in the book's wild ending. What Mitch Rapp's congressional critics fail to recognize is that he is a moral man. His moral code may not be theirs but Rapp knows the difference between good and evil and he has dedicated his life to evil's defeat, something that does not always seem to be the goal of his most vocal critics. Whether the real world would be a safer - or a more dangerous - place if there were more Mitch Rapps in it is subject to debate. But "Pursuit of Honor" does make one wonder. Rated at: 5.0
    • 4/5
      This is the first book of Vince Flynn's that I have read, although this is apparently the 10th book related to the main character Mitch Rapp. This book reminded me a bit of David Baldacci, whose works I read all the time. It was a fairly standard terrorist plot against the U.S., but there was good character development of the many different players. My biggest complaint would have to be the ending where it was unclear what happened to some of the characters. It seemed that, in the rush to end, these characters were left hanging. Perhaps we will learn more in No. 11??
    • 4/5
      Better than the last Flynn novel. Flynn managed to keep the suspense of the terrorists loose in the States at a high level while mixing in the dynamics of Rapp and Nash's relationship. More Rapp in this novel than the last one, which probably is what made it a better novel, as I still find Rapp a much better character than Nash.
    • 3/5
      This is a direct sequel to Extreme Measures, and as such it takes a surprisingly long time to get going. There's also a LOT of talking and discussion, even *gasp* introspection as compared to other Flynn works I've read so far. Still, enough action to satisfy thriller fans, some nice twists, and no torture scenes this time-yay! If you lean to the left, you will probably hate the Senate hearings part in this one because it ventures into another controversial issue. Let's just say Limbaugh and Beck like this author for a reason LOL. The ending leaves you wanting more, which I guess is a good thing, but also has a nice sense of closure. I can almost see it being the last in the series, although it's probably not likely at this point.
    • 1/5
      Vince Flynn is the best at the political thriller as far as I'm concerned
    • 5/5
      Very engaging plot that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat.
    • 4/5
      Dr Scarpetta Investigates a skin diver's death which leads to international intrigue. Excellent listen, kept my interest all the time with twists and turns that left me wanting more.
    • 4/5
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    • 4/5
      good quick read mitch rapp does his noral job - kils all the bad guys, this time it is terrorists
    • 2/5
      Mitch Rapp the uber mensch CIA operative does it again. He kills the crazy arab terrorist and saves his buddy.I keep wondering why I read this author, as it has a moral and political viewpoint I am in total disagreement with. I bet Dick Cheney likes it though.
    • 4/5
      I am enjoying this series. Mitch always get the job done.
    • 4/5
      Another good read from Mr. Flynn. However, I am getting a bit tired of the terrorist theme in his last few books even though it is timely.
    • 4/5
      Mitch Rapp and Mike Nash stopped a group of terrorists before they could destroy the National Counterterrorism Center. 180 people died but it could have been much worse.Three of the terrorists have escaped and have cut ties to al Qaeda. Working as an independent cell they are well hidden. Mitch and Mike must find a way to get information about the therrorists whereabouts and stop them before they can kill again. In addition, Mitch finds that he has to explain his actions to politicians who don't seem to realize what is necessary to maintain the nation's defense.The series has provided many enjoyable reading moments. This story is packed with adventure. However, when Rapp takes the time to explain himeself to the politicians, it takes away from the novel's momentum.The author's theme seems to be that we can be too soft when it comes to terrorism and must be more dilligent in preventing terror by all means possible.The characters continue to be well described and interesting. "Pursuit of Honor" is an enjoyable read but not up to Vince Flynn's past work.
    • 2/5
      The fact that I kept falling asleep while reading a Mitch Rapp story should be enough of a review. I felt as if Flynn had no idea what story he wanted to tell. He started with one story, seemed to either get bored or run out of ideas, then switched to another story. Finally, following one of those "yeah, right" coincidences, the action part of the story kicked into gear, but that was only the last 50 pages or so. Unfortunately, this was by far the least enjoyable Mitch Rapp novel.
    • 3/5
      Not Flynn's finest, but still a good read. This latest Mitch Rapp thriller focuses on three Muslims who are responsible for an attack in downtown DC and then go underground. Rapp, meanwhile, is working over an inspector general who is responsible for keeping CIA agents straight, but is also working to get many fired due to the "extreme measures" they use to obtain info—and he’s doing so illegally. Rapp, obviously, thinks this guy's a traitor. The story was rather predictable, and the end was a little less than satisfying. I think Flynn needs to back off on the politcal points he's trying to make--let that come when he is on Fox News. Sure, Rapp's a CIA assisn and we cheer for him. So his audience is already, I'd strongly assume, rather conservative. It's nice to see some "gotcha" moments, but as these are all ficticious characters, it’s a litle unfulfilling.
    • 5/5
      My favorite series Rapp is THE MAN! the story was amazing and the friction between the antagonist was refreshing
    • 5/5
      Another masterpiece by Flynn. Mitch rapp being himself again. Love!