I was such a fan of the early Mitch Rapp books and I listened to Brad Thor while I redid my floors. So it was nice to jump back in the genre and get my adrenaline going.
First I am jumping in mid series and I had no trouble following the plot. The author does a good job filling in any gaps I needed.
Other than a female President, which I just don’t think can happen now, this felt like it could be real life. US and Russia at odds. A huge cat and mouse game between the two with dire consequences on the line. The team protecting the US stakes are battered and beat up yet giving their all. And that explosive ending.
I was drawn to the characters and their relationships. Knowing a little about them helped me connect with them and make them real.
The pace and tension just kept ratcheting up the further along I was. This is the epitome of high stakes and fact paced.
Gary Bennett does an excellent job as narrator. He’s able to bring the characters to life and have the right emotion and intensity at the right moments. The listen was easy to follow and kept me engaged. The time listening flew by.
This will appeal to Vince Flynn and Brad Thor fans along with anyone liking fast paced political thrillers.