by Kyle Mills
Part of Mitch Rapp, book 21
First published 2022
President Anthony Cook views Mitch Rapp as a deadly threat. CIA Director Irene Kennedy brokers a deal between them. Rapp will leave America and remain visible while Cook holds office. The administration promises not to move against him. This uneasy peace crumbles when Cook's security adviser convinces the president that Rapp will break his word. They leak the identity of Claudia Gould, Rapp's partner, to force his hand. Rapp scrambles to protect Claudia from gathering enemies. He discovers a new breed of killer hunting her. Legion operates through complete anonymity. Neither assassin nor client knows the other's identity. This system prevents cancellation and guarantees persistence. Legion will pursue targets for years if necessary. Rapp must locate and eliminate this invisible threat while the world turns against him.
Genres: adventure, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: America
Period: Contemporary
368 pages · Hardcover · Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Content warnings: murder, violence