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"Flynn demonstrates that he truly understands the psyche of the enemy.... Really scary, so realistic." -- BOOKREPORTER.COM
"Fantastic." -- GLENN BECK
"Fantastic." -- GLENN BECK
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR VINCE FLYNN RETURNS WITH HIS MOST EXHILARATING POLITICAL THRILLER TO DATE, A PULSE-POUNDING TALE OF ESPIONAGE, COVERT INTELLIGENCE, AND COUNTERTERRORISM.
The action begins six days after a series of explosions devastated Washington, D.C., targeting the National Counterterrorism Center and killing 185 people, including public officials and CIA employees. It was a bizarre act of extreme violence that called for extreme measures on the part of elite counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp and his trusted team member, Mike Nash. Now that the initial shock of the catastrophe is over, key Washington officials are up in arms over whether to make friends or foes of the agents who stepped between the enemy's bullets and countless American lives regardless of the legal consequences. Not for the first time, Rapp finds himself in the frustrating position of having to illustrate the realities of national security to politicians whose view from the sidelines is inevitably obstructed.
Meanwhile, three of the 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 Nash cracking under the pressure of the mission and the memories of the horrors he witnessed during the terrorist attack, 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, for the sake of freedom, for the pursuit of honor.
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A Manhunt Thriller with Philosophical Underpinnings from Utilitarianism,
By Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" (Thanks for Providing My Reviews over 109,000 Helpful Votes Globally) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (#1 HALL OF FAME)
This review is from: Pursuit of Honor: A Novel (Hardcover)
"Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem." -- Psalm 51:18 If you haven't read any Mitch Rapp thrillers, don't start with this one. At least go back and read Extreme Measures which contains the events that precipitate the events and actions in this story. Mitch Rapp gets a bad rap from some people who object to his use of violence. As Pursuit of Honor makes clear, Rapp is a utilitarian, someone who calculates what provides the greatest good for the greatest number . . . rather than someone who follows a fixed moral course regardless of consequences. John Stuart Mill would approve. I particularly enjoyed the ways that Vince Flynn has Mitch Rapp literally turning in mid-action to change directions after he perceives a better opportunity for accomplishing his aims of protecting the U.S. from terrorists and those in the U.S. who try to stop or slow down his defensive tactics. I cannot remember a better book in the series for explaining the moral position that powers Rapp's decisions and actions. The book also provides the kind of behind-the-scenes look into the kinds of dilemmas that anti-terrorism experts must face on a daily basis, such as locating the bad guys before they do any more harm, avoiding the exposure of valuable sources, staying free of political enemies, and not being accused of crimes. I suspect that a moral philosopher could use enough situations from this book to hold interesting discussions concerning what is the right thing to do that could go on for years. But this book isn't a book about talk: There's plenty of action. In tracking down the remaining terrorists involved in the attacks on Washington, D.C. that featured so prominently in the end of Extreme Measures, Vince Flynn uses the terrorists as narrators, as well, so that their perspectives are well captured by the book. I think you'll find the exploration of motives for terrorism to be more nuanced and interesting than they are usually portrayed in the press. Could anyone really be as cool under pressure as Mitch Rapp? It's unlikely. He appeals to that part of us that hopes that people can rise to the occasion to deal with all-but-impossible challenges. After you finish reading this book, think about how anti-terrorism should be conducted by the U.S. government, in the U.S. and elsewhere. Even if you don't agree with the Mitch Rapp approach, you need to address it directly. Many people would be delighted if government simply did the most to protect its citizens from terrorists.
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What a Protagonist,
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This review is from: Pursuit of Honor: A Novel (Hardcover)
Book 10 in the Mitch Rapp series
Strap yourself in; the story moves rapidly, lots of thrilling action, no dull or sluggish moments. This latest installment puts Mr Flynn at the top of his game, making him one of the kings in this genre of writing. "Pursuit of Honor" follows "Extreme Measures" in it a series of cataclysmic events occurred and Rapp and Nash managed to thwart the terrorist attack with grave consequences to the first responders. In the aftermath, Rapp's priorities are to deal with the laps in security and help Nash get over the psychological effects of loosing his close colleagues. The mastermind behind the attacks Karim with his associates are on the run across America leaving a bloody trail that will sooner or later proved to be their Achilles' heel. After dealing with the oversight committee, Rapp turns his attention on Karim and manoeuvres Nash into a safer position, beneficial to all. Unfortunately Rapp underestimates the task at hand and once again he needs to put his life on the line to save his nation along with his friend. This thriller highlights the current political situation regarding homeland and national security into a fictional plot that brings out the issues of terrorism and the extreme methods in dealing with America's safety. The characterization seems to sum up the public's perception of the CIA... Take any means but reach the objective...some agree, some disagree...Flynn has developed a strong protagonist in Rapp, we may or may not agree with his approach but as a reader it is an adrenaline rush... I have read the entire "Mitch Rapp" series and enjoyed every novel, this latest is no exception. The characters have evolved with great detail through the series, I would suggest to read the novels in order to better appreciate the writer's portrayal of each one. There is no doubt "Pursuit of Honor" is a sequel to "Extreme Measures".
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It is a page turner,
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This review is from: Pursuit of Honor: A Novel (Hardcover)
I really enjoy Vince Flynn novels, Brad Thor and the like. This is a page-turner.
Mr. Flynn delves into Washington politics and terrorism once again and the agent Mitch Rapp. After 185 people are killed, some at the National Counterterrorism Center, Mitch is sent to round up the terrorist, but three manage to escape the wrath. While trying to serve his country yet again, Agent Rapp is facing another dilemma, an investigation into his interrogation techniques that he used in the novel Extreme Measures. Add to this a very zealous Inspector General of the CIA who is not stopping in his mission to bring down Agent Rapp. This suspense thriller will keep its readers involved and wanting to see how Mitch overcomes the obstacles aforementioned and attempt at saving the day. Worth the purchase.
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