The Third Option (Abridged) Audiobook, by Vince Flynn Play Audiobook Sample

The Third Option (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Armand Schultz Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Mitch Rapp Series Release Date: November 2000 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743519663

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

5

Longest Chapter Length:

59:57 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

51:18 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

56:02 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

50

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Publisher Description

#1 New York Times bestselling author of American Assassin—now a major motion picture

Vince Flynn’s “high-energy” (Booklist) political thriller places CIA superagent Mitch Rapp in the crosshairs of an enemy even he did not anticipate.


When diplomacy fails and military intervention is inappropriate, our leaders sometimes take the third option.…Mitch Rapp has been assigned just such an “unofficial” task, targeting a German industrialist who is supplying a notorious terror sponsor. But when the mission is dangerously compromised, Rapp realizes he’s been deemed an expendable asset in a power battle on home turf: the choice of Dr. Irene Kennedy as successor to dying CIA director Thomas Stansfield has many detractors, some who will resort to extreme measures to prevent her from taking the reins. But no one counted on Mitch Rapp’s return…or how far he’ll go to find out who set him up.

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"This book was a really great book to read if you're already a fan of Mitch Rapp books. It was kind of a turning point in his career, and it didn't have as much over-seas action as most of the books. If you really only read these books for their action, you might be disappointed by how much of this book was dealing with the politicians. It still had action, and some really important plot developments, but it wasn't my favorite vince flynn book."

— Grace (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “This is the kind of book that gets fans of espionage/political intrigue excited. Lots of action, insider details.”

    — Strand Magazine
  • “This is a strong, swift thriller…Flynn sustains the dramatic tension from the opening paragraph to the last.”

    — Amazon.com
  • “A high-octane barn-burner featuring the ever-impressive, ever-resilient Rapp.” 

    — Barnes&Noble.com
  • “Fans of Tom Clancy will enjoy this work of international intrigue…Definitely worth purchasing.” 

    — Library Journal
  • “Flynn hits his stride in this thriller about high-end Washington politics…[His] high-energy prose sets a terrific pace, and he generates plenty of suspense.”

    — Booklist

Awards

  • A Strand Magazine Pick for Top 10 CIA Novels

The Third Option Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.72222222222222 out of 53.72222222222222 out of 53.72222222222222 out of 53.72222222222222 out of 53.72222222222222 out of 5 (3.72)
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4 Stars: 16
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Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Vince Flynn is the Tom Clancy but not revolving around the cold war era, and more involved with the Middle east enemy. His books are highly exciting and easy to pick up and listen to on and off. I highly recommend all of his books and may he rest in peace. "

    — Will, 4/26/2016
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is my second Mitch Rapp book and enjoyed this one as much as the first. It was engaging and had some intense moments. Not my typical reading material, but enjoyable none the less. "

    — Sadie, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Kept me interested from the first page. "

    — Andrew, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Awesome!!! This was the first Mitch Rapp novel I read that really made me want to read them all in order. I felt like we got to know the main character more personally. Maybe it was the situations he was put in, but I'm anxious to keep reading this series. "

    — Christy, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good book! Flynn tells an intriguing story with a mix of very strong characters. The ending left me hanging, though, and now I have to figure out which is the next book in the series! "

    — Don, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This type of book is not my usual fare, but I don't mind reading a "guy" book now and then. This was the first Vince Flynn novel I have read and liked it well enough. It had everything you'd expect from this genre: murder, machismo, politics and a love interest. Not necessarily in that order. There was a nice villain to hate and I think I will continue with this series, just so I can enjoy when he gets his comeuppance. "

    — Deborah, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very entertaining book. "

    — Mark, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Stupid filler novel for what's coming next in this story arc. Conclusion is a conversation. Dullest thriller ever. "

    — Greg, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Book 3 in Vince Flynn series. LOVED IT! "

    — Nikki, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Such a good spy novel!!!! I need to get the next in the series, quickly . . . "

    — Tim, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was okay. I've read quite a few nail-biters in my time but this one didn't keep me on the edge of my seat. It probably could have told the story in 200 less pages. However, it was a fine story and tied up the loose edges neatly. "

    — Melissa, 10/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I'm new to Mr. Flynn, but am thoroughly enjoying Mitch Rapp!! What great stories! And what a hero!. "

    — Stephanie, 10/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The weakest of the Mitch Rapp books I have read so far, the plot is good but does seem to drag slightly. "

    — Phil, 9/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this story - Mitch Rapp's character pulls me in for more and more. I wish the author would go back and tell the back story of Mitch's life that he alludes to. "

    — Linnea, 8/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My favorite Mitch Rapp book "

    — Amy, 7/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a quick and entertaining read for people who love Clive Cussler-esque technothrillers. Hah, my girlfriend calls these types of books "romance books for dudes." It's basically like an episode of 24. Loose plot, all action, all the time! "

    — Dave, 6/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Kill MeVery exciting. "

    — Normataylor29, 6/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fast paced, a good look behind the politics of the War on Terror. It reminds me of when I watched Mission Impossible in the '60s. Do things like that really go on? Concerning Mitch Raap...I hope so. "

    — Yvonn, 5/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Bummed that I had already read the next installment before I read this. Still a good entry. "

    — Christian, 2/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Audiobook. Another good book from Vince Flynn. I read this one out of order...but I still really enjoyed it. "

    — Jeff, 2/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Second book in the Mitch Rapp series. A fun read, but a disappointing sequel not up to the caliber of the first book. I hear they get better. "

    — Brian, 10/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 2.5 stars really. Meh. Was not nearly as good as the previous one. Won't quit the series just yet though. "

    — Laura, 10/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great series... fur guys only, I think. "

    — Michael, 4/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 3rd book "

    — Ciara, 2/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Mitch engaged, head of CIA dying, Mitch getting out of field - bad guy is Senator Clayton who set him up to be killed. "

    — Terry, 1/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the 2nd book in the series I read and I did not enjoy it as much as the first one, which was later in the series. There seemed a lot of unnecessary padding in this book to fill the pages. Still, I did like it and will try another one, "

    — Derk, 12/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I towards the end of this and really like it. The characters are great. I need to get some of these from the library "

    — Kirsten, 8/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great one by Vince Flynn!! "

    — Scott, 7/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not as good as the previous book but still a good Vince Flynn novel. "

    — Ryan, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book, as I have so far enjoyed the other Vince Flynn books I've read. "

    — Kevin, 4/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good read. Definitely better than the first book of the series. Looking forward to starting the next book inthe series. "

    — Steve, 3/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Stupid filler novel for what's coming next in this story arc. Conclusion is a conversation. Dullest thriller ever. "

    — Greg, 3/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " No ending. Required to read next book. "

    — Craig, 2/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good suspence - all on gov't (CIA, FBI etc) and terrorism. Lots of characters - hard to keep track of who was good guy and who was bad guy or which 'team' they were on. Worst part - not all things wrapped up- left you hanging. "

    — Sharon, 1/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Typical Vince Flynn political, espionage thriller and that is a good thing. "

    — Bryan, 1/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good, fast moving book. Action and more action. Interesting and fun, not deep at all tho. "

    — Kerry, 1/9/2011

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.