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" One of my favorite Rapp books. The way it explains the beginning of Mitch's journey toward the baddest man on the planet is totally satisfying. It helped set up the back and forth camaraderie between Mitch and Hurley which is played out in future novels. It's also a great look into the relationship between Hurley and Irene Kennedy. Since, in my opinion there isn't a bad Mitch Rapp novel this is a five star book in which I highly recommend. "
- Richard, 9/24/2019
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" This is a great book and the true "first" book in the Mitch Rapp series. The movie seems to be very loosely based on the novel, so even if you've seen the movie, please listen to this audiobook, it's so much better and is way more believable than the movie. The narrator does a very good job and the story is engaging and provides the background on Mitch Rapp and his start. Highly recommended. "
- Vincent, 10/4/2017
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" Fantastic learning how Mitch Rapp got his start! "
- Alec88, 2/20/2014
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" It was an excellent read. I enjoy reading Vince Flynn novels very much "
- Hoyee, 2/19/2014
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" I'm really getting into this book. "
- Kanishka, 2/16/2014
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" Love Mitch Rapp. "
- Susan, 2/12/2014
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" Great book, swift acction flow. It goes back to the when Mitch Rapp started his career in the CIA. Goes over the rough training and preparation. Then the first mission where he made the kill all by himself without waiting for the team to be in place. It almost got him in trouble with his boss. The second mission came quick. The kill was a little more difficult. The finale in the is the rescue he makes of the two operatives that were held prisioners in Lebanon. "
- Leo, 2/10/2014
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" Another great Rapp novel. You won't be disappointed. "
- Alex, 2/8/2014
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" A nice introduction to Mitch Rapp. "
- Peg, 2/3/2014
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" Great page turner! Kept me awake until 3am for three days. "
- Igor, 1/30/2014
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" Love the Mitch Rapp series, though this was dug a bit too deep in the back story for my taste! Set in the early-mid 90's, it gives some fleshing out to Rapp's career at the start! "
- Jenna, 1/7/2014
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" Great background of Mitch Rapp, where it all began! Exciting, quick read. "
- MJ, 12/9/2013
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" The start of the saga of Mitch Rapp....this book provides the background surrounding Rapp's initiation into the CIA before he became the superagent described in all of Flynn's other books in the Mitch Rapp series. "
- Al, 11/14/2013
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" Lousy. Dropped it after the first few pages. "
- Sesh, 11/8/2013
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" At first I was apprehensive about going back in the timeline within the Rapp books, but damn if that wasn't the best Vince Flynn yet. Can't wait to read Kill Shot! "
- Mitch, 10/31/2013
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" A good prequel to the Mitch Rapp series. It shows a young Rapp learning his trade and beginning to get revenge for the Pan Am Lockerbie bombing. "
- Mark, 10/30/2013
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" Excellent reading and action packed story line. As said before this is like the TV series '24' in book form. So if you liked 24 you will surely enjoy this series. "
- Carsten, 10/22/2013
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" My first Vince Flynn book. To be honest I was underwhelmed. I kind of went in thinking this would be like the Jack Reacher series, but just a tick better. I'll definitely read a second book, but I want to roll right into the second because this first one was so great. Not so much. "
- Bryan, 9/5/2013
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" Really enjoyed this book!Mitch Rapp is bigger than life, but makes for a fun read. "
- Eggm710, 5/21/2013
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" As a Rapp fan it was nice to finally find out how he was trained and where it all started. Flynn does and excellent job of setting the scene and developing the character. An excellent thriller. "
- J.W., 12/19/2012
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" Loved meeting Mitch Rapp in this book! "
- Joyce, 11/30/2012
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" Even though this is like number nine in the series, I read it first....totally by chance b/c it was the only one available at the library. That worked out pretty good sine I learned it was 1st chronologically! Loved the book. I am now going to read through all of them. "
- Scott, 8/15/2012
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" Good, quick read. Spy novel that kept the pages turning! "
- Stephanie, 6/27/2012
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" Thoroughly enjoyed Mitch Rapp's backstory. Four and a half stars for this one. "
- Anne, 5/19/2012
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" Loved getting the background on Rapp. I could read these forever! "
- Julie, 4/7/2012
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" Enjoyed the book very much. Great characters and interesting spy novel in the mid-nineties just at the start of the problem with the jihadists (sp?). Great listen as the reader was very good. "
- Edward, 3/6/2012
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" Mitch Rapp is amazing. He could give Superman a run for his money. Entertaining book. Hard to put down. I think I'll back up and read some of the earlier books.
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- Pam, 5/19/2011
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" Fantastic learning how Mitch Rapp got his start!
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- Alec88, 5/13/2011
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" I was hoping for more in-depth character development since this was billed as the novel that told us "where Mitch Rapp came from," but in the end it was just more terrorist-killing ass-kicking freedom-loving Vince Flynn, and that's ok too.
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- Scott, 5/11/2011
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" I wanted to like American Assassin. It's gotten great buzz and I usually like a nice spy thriller but this one left me flat. I jus thad trouble getting into it and I still can't put my finger on why.
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- Mark, 5/8/2011
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" Awesome book! I listened to it on Spring Break! Faron & Joe listened too! They all loved it! I'm reading the Mitch Rapp Series! GREAT BOOK!
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- Sheri, 5/7/2011
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" excellent and you gotta love Mitch Rapp
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- Murray, 5/5/2011
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" Started slow but picked up towards the end
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- Pete, 5/2/2011
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" Great read; fun to see Mitch Rapp in action again! 5 Stars...just good easy fun reading.These are like American James Bond novels...great reads!
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- Brendan, 5/1/2011
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" Mitch Rapp is a true American hero - and this is where we find out how it all started. If you haven't read any of the others, you can start with this one.
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- Di, 4/26/2011
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" This Vince Flynn book takes us back to Mitch Rapp's beginning -- back to when he first starting training to work for the CIA in covert operations (VERY covert).
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- Missmath144, 4/22/2011
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" Interesting but I hope it improves
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- Darren, 4/21/2011
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" Unbelievable. Soooo good. It goes back into how Mitch started his journey as an Orion team assassin. Loved it. I'm a little sad because I think this is the last Rapp book.
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- Sarah, 4/19/2011
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