by Vince Flynn
Part of Mitch Rapp, book 5
First published 2002
CIA counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp faces his most dangerous mission yet. Dr. Irene Kennedy, the newly appointed CIA director, becomes the target of conspirators plotting to remove both her and the American President from power. Meanwhile, Saddam Hussein moves closer to acquiring nuclear weapons, a development Israel has sworn to prevent at any cost. The specter of global conflict grows as these crises converge. The President turns to his most trusted asset: Mitch Rapp. With only fourteen days to eliminate the Iraqi nuclear threat, Rapp must navigate deadly political intrigue while executing an nearly impossible covert operation. Time runs out as enemies close in from multiple directions, forcing Rapp to confront threats that could reshape the world order.
Genres: thriller, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Iraq, United States
Period: 21st Century
448 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket
Content warnings: violence