Extreme Measures: a Thriller

Publisher Marketing: In the newest devastatingly intense thriller by #1 "New York Times" bestselling phenomenon Vince Flynn, his deadly and charismatic hero Mitch Rapp wages a war against a new enemy with the help of a fellow soldier as dedicated -- and as lethal -- as they come. Vince Flynn's thrillers, featuring counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp, dominate the imagination of readers everywhere. In them, Flynn captures the secretive world of the fearless men and women, who, bound by duty, risk their lives in a covert war they must hide from even their own political leaders. Now, Rapp and his protege, Mike Nash, may have met their match. The CIA has detected and intercepted two terrorist cells, but a third is feared to be on the loose. Led by a dangerous mastermind obsessed with becoming the leader of al-Qaeda, this determined and terrifying group is about to descend on America. Rapp needs the best on this assignment, and Nash, who has served his government honorably for sixteen years -- first as an officer in the Marine Corps and then as an operative in an elite counterterrorism team run by Rapp -- is his choice. Together, they have made careers out of meeting violence with extreme violence and have never wavered in the fight against the jihads and their culture of death. Both have fought the war on terrorism in secret without accolades or acknowledgement of their personal sacrifices. Both have been forced to lie to virtually every single person they care about, and both have soldiered on with the knowledge that their hard work and lethal tactics have saved thousands of lives. But the political winds have changed in America, and certain leaders on Capitol Hill are pushing to have men like Rapp and Nash put back on a short leash. And then one spring afternoon in Washington, DC, everything changes. Using his insider knowledge of intelligence agencies and the military, Flynn once again delivers an all-too-real portrayal of a war that is waged every day by a handful of brave, devoted souls. Smart, fast-paced, and jaw-droppingly realistic, "Extreme Measures" is "the" political thriller of our time. Review Citations: Entertainment Weekly 11/14/2008 pg. 77 (EAN 9780743270427, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly Best Books 03/23/2009 pg. 18 (EAN 9780743270427, Hardcover) Library Journal 10/13/2008 (EAN 9780743270427, Hardcover) Audio File 04/01/2009 pg. 44 (EAN 9780743568739, Compact Disc) Audio File 04/01/2009 pg. 44 (EAN 9780743574815, Compact Disc) Contributor Bio:  Flynn, Vince #1" New York Times" bestselling author Vince Flynn (1966-2013) created one of contemporary fiction's most popular heroes: CIA counterterrorist agent Mitch Rapp, featured in thirteen of Flynn's acclaimed political thrillers. All of his novels are "New York Times" bestsellers, including his stand-alone debut novel, "Term Limits". The Mitch Rapp story begins with "American Assassin", followed by "Kill Shot", "Transfer of Power", " The Third Option", "Separation of Power", " Executive Power", " Memorial Day", "Consent to Kill", "Act of Treason", "Protect and Defend", "Extreme Measures", "Pursuit of Honor", and "The Last Man". His novels have been published in twenty countries worldwide, and have sold more than one million copies as ebooks. He was a native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, where his family lives. Visit his website at VinceFlynn.com. Contributor Bio:  Guidall, George George Guidall is one of the foremost narrators in the audiobook industry, having recorded over 500 unabridged books ranging from classics to contemporary bestsellers. He is the recipient of the 1999 Audie Award presented by the Audio Publishers Association for the best narration of unabridged fiction.