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Protect and Defend (Abridged): A Thriller Audiobook
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#1 New York Times bestselling author of American Assassin—now a major motion picture
Vince Flynn’s thrilling bestseller sends counterterrorist agent Mitch Rapp on a collision course with America’s most feared enemy.
No longer willing to wait for the international community to stop its neighboring enemy, Israel brings down Iran’s billion-dollar nuclear program in an ingeniously conceived operation. The attack leaves a radioactive tomb and environmental disaster in its wake, and has Iranian president Amatullah calling for blood—American blood. Seeing opportunity where others fear reprisals, Mitch Rapp devises a brilliant plan to humiliate Iran’s government and push the nation to the brink of revolution. But when a back-channel meeting between CIA director Irene Kennedy and her Iranian counterpart goes disastrously wrong, Rapp is locked in a showdown with a Hezbollah mastermind in league with Amatullah—and he is given twenty-four hours to do whatever it takes to stop unthinkable catastrophe.
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"As usual, Vince Flynn continues to write another page turner. However, it wasn't the page turner it usually is until just over half way through the book, then the author owned me like he usually does. That second half took off at lightening speed and their was one thing happening after another that made me unable to lay the book down. The problem was that I don't think their was resolution on all of the problems launched at America by the Iranians. I felt like once their victim of kidnapping was handed back, they forgot about all of the other accusations against them. I would like to have known how they resolved the scenarios with the submarine, and falsifying evidence of bribery. Hopefully they are addressed in book nine, which I am anxious to read."
— Mandy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Spectacular and exceptionally timely…Mitch Rapp is back with a vengeance.”
— The Providence Journal -
“A timely reflection of the current international scene. With George Guidall behind the microphone, listeners get a dependable narration that…brings depth to the suspense.”
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“One of Vincent Flynn’s best.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Protect and Defend Listener Reviews
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" I've read most of Flynn's books featuring Mitch Rapp and have loved them all. This one, which involves middle eastern terrorists and the kidnapping of the Director of the CIA, is good but not great. The plot seems a little weak, and Mitch's feats seem to approach the unbelievable. I would recommend to fans of Flynn, but not as a first book to listen to. "
— Skyler, 9/12/2018 -
" If this was any more timely you would be living it now - and maybe we are. Made me stop a nd ask myself what else has our government bpaid for. Great work Vince! "
— P, 2/15/2014 -
" Mitch Rapp at his best. A definite must read for all. "
— Rick, 2/14/2014 -
" Another great Mitch Rapp book from Flynn. This time CIA operative, Mitch Rapp takes on the leader of the Hezbollah. A great page turner. "
— Barb, 2/12/2014 -
" Vince Flynn's usual -- readers of Tom Clancy, etc.. will like this book. But it is not one of his bests. The ending in particular was rather anti-climatic.. "
— Cris, 2/9/2014 -
" Best of the series since Memorial Day! "
— Leslie, 2/6/2014 -
" Uber-agent Mitch Rapp is fighting the terrorists again. In this book, he goes up against the Iranians. An Israeli agent manages to penetrate and destroy an Iranian nuclear facility. The Iranians blame the US. In retaliation, they capture and hold the director of the CIA hostage. Rapp's job is to rescue her. Most of the action takes place in Mosul Iraq. The book depicts the crazed Iranian government directed by Hezbollah terrorists. "
— Frederick, 1/24/2014 -
" This is a fun Rapp adventure in which Rapp and Kennedy work to uncover a terrorist plot and Rapp goes crazy as usual when he interrogates some of the terrorists. Nothing new here, just a fun read in this series. Also probably the shortest in the series to date. "
— Jc, 1/19/2014 -
" Irene Kennedy has been kidnapped and Rapp is out to get her back, no matter who has to die in the process. "
— Ed, 1/1/2014 -
" Great thriller that makes you watch CNN in a different light. "
— Jennifer, 12/4/2013 -
" Mitch Rapp rolls on... "
— Mark, 10/9/2013 -
" I wasn't sure about this when I started it... I am truly glad I finished it. It was a great ride with plenty of good solid action. "
— Mike, 9/22/2013 -
" Another fabulous Vince Flynn read - hard to stop once you've started! "
— MaryHelen, 9/1/2013 -
" Entertaining listen. Lots of action. There were some plot points that went over my head as this was my first Rapp book and it's well into the series. Interesting perspective on Iranian politics and people. "
— Lisa, 8/23/2013 -
" Outstanding! More classic Mitch Rapp taxing the patience of his handlers, thumbing his nose at the politically correct, and terrorizing terrorists to save the U.S. from harm. "
— Jim, 8/21/2013 -
" Blake and I read this together. It was good. Not to impressed with the language but it read like a good 24 episode! "
— Angela, 7/12/2013 -
" Mitch Rapp is a great good guy; always on dangerous clandestine government operations. He gets the girl, beats up bad guys, and always wins - no matter what. A great beach read. "
— Jim, 7/1/2013 -
" I stayed up late to finish this one. I have read all the Mitch Rapp books and not one has been a disappointment. Lots of tricks and angles in the plot, lots of action, lots of good characters and, of course, Rapp himself. "
— Joyce, 6/17/2013 -
" 8th book "
— Ciara, 6/16/2013 -
" I heard this author interviewed. Flynn writes with a lot of personal knowledge and experience - which can be disconcerting. Flynn is not a genteel writer so he may offend some. "
— Laralee, 6/9/2013 -
" Very interesting novel -- could barely put it down... "
— Loonchick, 5/5/2013 -
" About a CIA spy . . . you can only hope that this is a realistic view. "
— JanieceK, 1/9/2013 -
" Outstanding Mitch Rapp novel! "
— Joshua, 12/9/2012 -
" Another good thriller. Starts slow and develops well by the end. 4 stars due to language and descriptive torture scenes. "
— Jeff, 12/5/2012 -
" When I was half way through the book, I decided this wasn't my favorite Mitch Rapp book, however I grew to really like the issues it dealt with more than the action packed adventures I'm used to reading. I did love it and would read it again! "
— Mary, 10/23/2012 -
" I always enjoy these books! Flynn's writing style makes it easy to get lost in the story because there is so much detail. On to the next! "
— Jennifer, 11/11/2011 -
" Quick reading, fast paced, vintage Vince Flynn. If you are a fan of Mitch Rapp, you have to read this one. "
— Ginny, 10/17/2011 -
" Another great book by Vince Flynn. A superb thriller will blend fact with fiction and make it seriously plausible. Flynn does this and more. I actually give it five and a half stars. "
— Keith, 8/2/2011 -
" Another book about protecting the President. "
— Cactuskid2, 5/21/2011 -
" I was expecting a lot more from the ending. Recovering the Director of the CIA seemed pretty effortless compared to some of Rapp's other conquests. "
— Matt, 5/16/2011 -
" By far my favorite of the Mitch rapp series. The most excellent blend of action, suspense, and espionage by mr. Vince Flynn. "
— Grayson, 5/10/2011 -
" 3 hrs and 40 minutes in, I gave up. Mostly boring 3rd person narrative. "
— Kendar88, 3/27/2011 -
" Very cool. My boss has been feeding me these tyoes of books and its a genre I never really looked at before. Recommend for anyone who likes Tom Clancy and anti-terrorist style action. "
— Dan, 3/18/2011 -
" Meh. I expect these books to be (mostly) predictable, but I still like it when the author makes it interesting in getting from point A to point B. Not sure I'll be chasing down the rest of the series after this one. "
— Scott, 3/5/2011 -
" Starts with an act of clean-up re the murder of the president's wife from the last book, and moves on to the destruction of Iran's nuclear facility and the hilarity that ensues. "
— Barbara, 2/17/2011 -
" flynn is one of my enjoyable authors. "
— Wayne, 2/9/2011 -
" Too pat as usual..... <br/>Wish there really were people like this.. "
— Janet, 2/9/2011 -
" Vince Flynn is one of my guilty pleasures. This book moves at lightening speed with interesting insights into diplomacy and politics. My only wish is for less swearing! Can't help it, I enjoy these books! "
— Pam, 1/21/2011 -
" Not quite a good as a couple of its predecessors. Memorial Day, Act of Treason, and Consent to Kill are the best so far. "
— Don, 1/14/2011
About Vince Flynn
Vince Flynn (1966–2013) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. After struggling for years to get published, his first novel, Term Limits, hit the New York Times bestseller list and started a trend for all of his novels, which have become perennial bestsellers. He earned a sterling reputation for his research and prescient warnings about the rise of radical Islamic fundamentalism and terrorism.
About Armand Schultz
Armand Schultz, actor and audiobook narrator, has appeared on Broadway in The Herbal Bed, A View from the Bridge, and The Secret Rapture. He has performed extensively with the New York Shakespeare Festival and has been seen off Broadway in the award-winning Stuff Happens at the Public Theatre in New York City. His films include Vanilla Sky and Malcolm X.