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#1 New York Times bestselling author of American Assassin—now a major motion picture
America’s most powerful leader becomes its prime target, a “nightmarish” (Booklist) scenario made all-too-real in this Mitch Rapp thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn.
The stately calm of a Washington morning is shattered when a group of terrorists descends, killing dozens and taking nearly one hundred hostages as they massacre their way into the White House. The Secret Service evacuates the president to an underground bunker—and while officials argue over how to negotiate with the enemy, Mitch Rapp, the CIA’s top counterterrorism operative, moves stealthily among the hidden corridors and secret passageways of the executive mansion, to save the hostages before the terrorists reach the president. But another adversary—someone within Washington’s elite—is determined to see Rapp’s rescue mission fail.
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"The first book of the Mitch Rapp series. It's intriguing and this copy explains how Rapp meets his love interest who's also featured in other books of the Rapp series. It also shed light of other characters such as President Hayes, Director Stansfield, Dr Kennedy and a few others. It's a good book and worth the read if one is into the espionage genre."
— Daniel (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Fast paced, politically charged, top-notch.”
— Strand Magazine -
“Flynn knows how to deliver action in his novels, and Transfer of Power has all the earmarks of a story headed for the movie screen.”
— Pioneer Press (St. Paul) -
“A slick political thriller…moves at a breakneck speed…You won’t be able to put it down.”
— Times Record News (Wichita Falls, Texas) -
“Endless intrigue…Flynn mixes in a spicy broth of brutal terrorists, heroic commandos, and enough secret-agent hijinks to keep the confrontation bubbling until its flag-raising end.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Flynn delivers a riveting espionage thriller that will satisfy action fans who like Chuck Logan but won’t alienate readers who want a little nuance with their suspense.”
— Booklist -
“Transfer of Power emerges in its sense of authenticity, depth of research, and almost seamless dramatic scenario…One of Flynn's finest skills as an up-and-coming young master of the genre of political thrillers is his ability to create a cast of compelling characters.”
— BookPage
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A Strand Magazine Pick of the Top 10 CIA Novels
Transfer of Power Listener Reviews
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" Ok I'm hooked... "
— Mike, 2/19/2014 -
" This third book in the "Mitch Rapp" series has really an appropriate title. Which tells us more or less indirectly about the whole storyline, from political point of view. I liked the story, which was as previous books pulling and intense, but not as interesting, at least for my taste. The story is to political for me, but heck even so I couldn't leave it till the end. "
— Meggie, 2/15/2014 -
" Could not put it down. "
— Kim, 2/14/2014 -
" Weak. Good action scenes, but broad and simple characters. Hopefully will get better over the series. But unbelievable, even for a thriller. "
— Scott, 2/3/2014 -
" Very entertaining. Thanks Scott for introducing me to Vince Flynn! "
— Ewa, 2/1/2014 -
" Vince Flynn is the BEST! "
— Debbiedoesdctoo, 1/30/2014 -
" Definitely growing as a writer. Very crisp, never dull and I can see how this Mitch Rapp is going to turn into a rougher version of Jack Ryan. I'm ready to move right on to the next one. "
— Greenguitar, 1/15/2014 -
" Great military suspense book. Very fast read. Draws you in and tough to put down! "
— Jeff, 1/13/2014 -
" i like the Mitch Rapp series - and terrorists dont. mitch rapp hits terrorists so hard that their mullahs scream. "
— Patrick, 12/28/2013 -
" Started slow, and seemed a tad too long. But, i did have a hard time putting it down once i got into it. And I always love a book with Mitch Rapp! Will definitely be reading the next one. "
— Kim, 12/21/2013 -
" I should have started the Mitch Rapp series years ago. Fast paced and entertaining "
— Don, 9/25/2013 -
" Easy fast fun read, it reads a lot like an episode of 24. "
— Taft, 9/20/2013 -
" My new guilty pleasure....Mitch Rapp. "
— Jen, 9/6/2013 -
" Good read I love Mitch Rapp "
— Jenny, 9/1/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book, it was very intense and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. There was a little bit of language but not as much as I was expecting. "
— Holly, 8/19/2013 -
" Someone leaned over my shoulder while reading this in an elevator to tell me that AK-74 should actually say AK-47... most ridiculous book I've read in a while. "
— janna, 8/15/2013 -
" Flynn knows his stuff. "
— Fred, 7/11/2013 -
" Another exciting thriller by Flynn. I just wish he would not use the F word so much. He should take a hint from John Grisham or Clive Cussler. "
— Opa, 5/20/2013 -
" How did I miss this one - I almost read the whole thing in one sitting. It had me going for the whole book. "
— Jared, 1/31/2013 -
" Awesome book - Got me hooked on this author right away. "
— Mike, 12/6/2012 -
" Awesome book! Vince Flynn is worth reading. One of may favorite authors. "
— Phil, 9/10/2011 -
" Good start to the series - definitely made me want to keep reading. "
— Greg, 7/10/2011 -
" This is a nice thriller, though not particularly thought provoking. It is an easy read with a lot of action and predictable characters. "
— Eddy, 7/8/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book. I think I have read Flynn before, but I didn't remember. I was stressed for about half the book - always a good sign. I was practically jumping and ducking with the characters. I look forward to reading more of his work. "
— Donna, 5/23/2011 -
" this is the first i read of this type. i became engrossed immediatly. i never thought i could enjoy reading a political thriller. makes me appreicate the powers that be more than i already do. "
— Joanne, 5/11/2011 -
" The first of many in a great series. "
— Meg, 5/10/2011 -
" Great military suspense book. Very fast read. Draws you in and tough to put down! "
— Jeff, 5/4/2011 -
" I love the Mitch Rapp series. He is a great character and the series always stays current and keeps the reader engaged. <br/> "
— Barbara, 4/26/2011 -
" Seemed to be a slightly slow start, but once it picked up, it was a great read. I didn't care Flynn's handling of the story's resolution. It seemed a little sloppy to me, as if he decided he had written enough and simply decided to end it. "
— Gregory, 4/15/2011 -
" Good mystery about the transfer of power from the President to the Vice President. "
— Cactuskid2, 4/10/2011 -
" I like Flynn's books because they are realistic and the action compelling. He has a good sense of ramifications of political actions or inactions. Even though this book was written 14 years ago it is timely and relevant to our current political climate. "
— Kevin, 4/9/2011 -
" So far, so good. Like all Vince Flynn books, it's action packed. "
— Summer, 4/4/2011 -
" pretty long but still a good read. <br/>If you like action/thrillers then you will like these novels. <br/>The main character, Mitch Rapp, is a highly trainded American assassin and it is his job to save the world (USA) repeatedly. "
— James, 3/28/2011 -
" This book was recommended to me by a friend who enjoys political thrillers. An exciting mix of political drama and super secret shoot em' up military action. The last 1/3 of the book is non stop action. "
— Dee, 3/19/2011
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 Daniel Oreskes
Daniel Oreskes is a narrator as well as a film, television, and stage actor. He has earned two AudioFile Earphones Awards for his narrations and has twice been a finalist for the Audie Award, including for 2012 Audiobook of the Year. His several film roles include The Thomas Crown Affair and Day Zero, and his many television credits include episodes of Law & Order. He has acted on Broadway in Electra and Aida and in the off-Broadway Arthur Miller play Mr. Peters’ Connections with Peter Falk, as well as in numerous Shakespeare performances. A native New Yorker, he trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.