Lunk August 27, 2006 Share Lunk Member August 27, 2006 As the title says, author is Vince Flynn. He wrote the following books(which I've read all of them). Memorial Day Executive Power Seperation of Power The Third Option Transfer of Power Term Limits Consent to Kill They're all based around the same person "Mitch Rapp". Here are some excerpts from a few of his books: MEMORIAL DAY CIA intelligence has pointed to a major terrorist attack on the United States, just as the nation's capital prepares for a grand Memorial Day tribute to the veterans of World War II. Racing to Afghanistan, Mitch Rapp leads a commando raid on an al Queda stronghold in a remote border village  and defuses plans for a nuclear strike on Washington. The crisis averted, the special ops work is done. But Rapp knows, in the face of a new kind of enemy, nothing is as it seems  and it's up to him alone to avert a disaster of unimaginable proportions. Consent to Kill For years, Mitch Rapp's bold actions have saved the lives of countless Americans. He has killed with impunity, tortured to avert disaster, and shown he will do whatever it takes to prevent terrorists from fulfilling their bloody wishes. His battles for peace and freedom have made him a hero to many, and an enemy to countless more. In the tangled, duplicitous world of espionage, there are those, even among America's allies, who want to see Mitch Rapp eliminated. They have decided the time has come. Now, the powerful father of a dead terrorist demands vengeance in its simplest form  an eye for an eye, and Rapp instantly becomes the target of an international conspiracy. This time, he must use all of his vigilance and determination to save himself before he can turn his fury on those who have dared to betray him. The Third Option Fresh from retaking a battle-scarred White House after a vicious terrorist attack on the president, Mitch Rapp, the CIA's top counterterrorism operative, is sent on his final mission. His target: a well-known German industrialist who has been selling highly sensitive equipment to one of the world's most notorious sponsors of terrorism. As Rapp meticulously prepares to take the man out, he has no idea that there are forces within his own government that are plotting to use him. Thomas Stansfield, the aged director of the CIA, is dying of cancerâ€â€and he and the president have chosen as his successor Dr. Irene Kennedy, the director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center. There are others in Washington, however, who could not imagine a more unwelcome choice, and they are willing to resort to extreme measures to prevent Kennedy from taking the reins of the world's most powerful intelligence agency. The conspirators have devised a bold plan that will damage the president and ruin Kennedy's career, allowing them to put someone they can control at the helm of the CIA. Unfortunately for them, they have made one horrible miscalculation: they have chosen Mitch Rapp as their pawn. Their worst nightmare is about to be realized. They have enraged one of the most lethal and efficient killers the CIA has ever producedâ€â€and he will stop at nothing until he finds out who set him up. From these, you get a pretty good idea of the types books these are. I've enjoyed reading them. And thought some of you guys would too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerisme August 27, 2006 Share farmerisme Member August 27, 2006 Sounds alot like Tom Clancy. I would definitely give these a shot. Have not read any of em yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossad August 28, 2006 Share Mossad Member August 28, 2006 One of my favorite authors, I've read everything he's written and enjoyed it immensly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief August 29, 2006 Share Chief Member August 29, 2006 How does it compare to Clancy or Ludlum? I used to love Clancy, but after reading Ludlum, Clancy feels like amateur hour. I might just have to find a book store and read a chapter or two...I could use a book for the flight home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunk August 29, 2006 Author Share Lunk Member August 29, 2006 How does it compare to Clancy or Ludlum? I used to love Clancy, but after reading Ludlum, Clancy feels like amateur hour. I might just have to find a book store and read a chapter or two...I could use a book for the flight home. Chief, I'm a big Ludlum fan. And I enjoy reading this author. I've read some of Clancy's stuff, it's ok. Never was a big fan of his. You won't be disappointed if you buy one of these books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief August 29, 2006 Share Chief Member August 29, 2006 I was afraid to go to the casinos last night after I finished searching for places and had dinner so I stopped at Border's and picked up the 3rd option. I almost finished it, and should be done by the time I land in Indy. It makes lots of references to the white house take over I obviously picked the wrong place to start, but I'm glad you made the reco. It's been a fun read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunk August 30, 2006 Author Share Lunk Member August 30, 2006 I was afraid to go to the casinos last night after I finished searching for places and had dinner so I stopped at Border's and picked up the 3rd option. I almost finished it, and should be done by the time I land in Indy. It makes lots of references to the white house take over I obviously picked the wrong place to start, but I'm glad you made the reco. It's been a fun read! Glad to hear you're liking it. I believe the order I listed them above is the order they came out. Not 100 percent sure tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief August 31, 2006 Share Chief Member August 31, 2006 I finished it about 15 minutes into the flight and was happy with the reco. Which one is about the white house take over? I want to read it but I guess I'lll have to excercise some discipline and start at the beginning! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunk August 31, 2006 Author Share Lunk Member August 31, 2006 I believe Memorial Day is about the White House situation. No matter where you start, I think you'll be happy with all of them. After you've read a couple more let me know what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossad August 31, 2006 Share Mossad Member August 31, 2006 I just finished "Consent to kill" today, great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief August 31, 2006 Share Chief Member August 31, 2006 My copy of 3rd option had a preview of 10 pages or so and it sounded cool, I didn't like it when John Clark started getting old in Tom Clancy's books so I hope I like it with Mitch Rapp getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunk August 31, 2006 Author Share Lunk Member August 31, 2006 I just finished "Consent to kill" today, great read. Yes it's a great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan August 31, 2006 Share Tristan Member August 31, 2006 http://www.vinceflynn.com/Act_Of_Treason.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunk August 31, 2006 Author Share Lunk Member August 31, 2006 http://www.vinceflynn.com/Act_Of_Treason.html That's going to be another good one jester. It comes out in Oct. Looking forward to the release of that one. I know what you mean Chief, about the main character gettting older, sucks to see that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief September 6, 2006 Share Chief Member September 6, 2006 I bought Memorial Day and read a few pages before I realized it came after 3rd option. lol. So I bought another Executive power, then thought, "hey read the back cover." So I bought another Transfer of Power and it is the White House take down. I'm about 450 into it and should finish tonight. Good reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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