This instant #1 New York Times bestseller and “modern techno-thriller” (New York Journal of Books) follows Mitch Rapp in a race to prevent Russia’s gravely ill leader from starting a full-scale war with NATO. When Russian president Maxim Krupin discovers that he has inoperable brain cancer, he’s determined to cling to power. His first task is to kill or imprison any of his countrymen who can … any of his countrymen who can threaten him. Soon, though, his illness becomes serious enough to require a more dramatic diversion–war with the West.
Upon learning of Krupin’s condition, CIA director Irene Kennedy understands that the US is facing an opponent who has nothing to lose. The only way to avoid a confrontation that could leave millions dead is to send Mitch Rapp to Russia under impossibly dangerous orders. With the Kremlin’s entire security apparatus hunting him, he must find and kill a man many have deemed the most powerful in the world.
Success means averting a war that could consume all of Europe. But if his mission is discovered, Rapp will plunge Russia and America into a conflict that neither will survive in “a timely, explosive novel that shows yet again why Mitch Rapp is the best hero the thriller genre has to offer” (The Real Book Spy).
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Received an advance copy and found it as entertaining and action-packed as all of Vince Flynn’s books. Kyle Mills did a good job taking over the larger-than-life character of Mitch Rapp.
RED WAR (Mitch Rapp #17) is the newest espionage thriller in the Mitch Rapp series started by author Vince Flynn and now carried forward by author Kyle Mills. This is Mr. Mills’ fourth installment in the series. Red War is another edge-of-you-seat thrill ride with a plausible world crisis and all of the geopolitical intrigue, blood, bombs and action I have come to expect in a Mitch Rapp book.
Maxim Krupin, the Russian president, has been diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. It must be kept a secret as he receives treatment. He plans to eliminate any of his countrymen who could grab power from him if his condition is known and he plans a distraction with worldwide consequences to cover his absence. Two of the men he trusts to keep him in power are Andrei Sokolov a disgraced war criminal, who he places in charge of Russian armed forces and his young personal assassin, Nikita Pushkin, who he sends to eliminate his predecessor, Grisha Azarov.
No one in the U.S. government knows what to make of the new dangerous unpredictability of Krupin. CIA Director Irene Kennedy learns of Krupin’s illness and now understands the world is facing a man who has nothing to lose and psychopathic general, who believes Russia should rule the world. Mitch and Grisha team up with Scott Coleman and his team to find Krupin and eliminate the threat of World War III and a nuclear holocaust.
I was so excited to be chosen as a Mitch Rapp Ambassador and receive the ARC of Red War from the publisher in advance of publication. I did not want it to end! Kyle Mills has done a great job of continuing the Mitch Rapp character and series. The action, world travel, political intrigue and plot twists just keep coming. I was also very happy to see the return of one of my series favorites in this book. This is a MUST READ thriller series for me. Each adventure can be read as a standalone, but the personal and professional relationships carry forward and add to the interesting backstory that makes the series narrative layered and keeps me coming back for more than just the individual current threat.
This is one of my favorite thriller series and I highly recommend it!
Red War was thrilling. I didnt wamt to ut the book down. Another great book about the wonderful Mitch Rapp character. I love the storyline and the supporting characters. A fantastic read. Can’t wait for the next book.
This is the 17th book in Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp series and the 4th written by Kyle Mills. Kyle does a great job of incorporating the current political environment into a terrific thriller. It was interesting to see Mitch and Grisha Azarov work together to beat the clock on a possible World War III. Reading this gets your mind working on the possible what if’s. Looking forward to reading the next one.
Kyle Mills is doing a great job with the Mitch Rapp series and this book is proof.
Vince Flynn is an exceptional writer, will keep you on your toes and engaged. Excellent story lines and plot lines. I think I’ve read everything one of his books.
Just read a book by Vince Flynn’s ( written by Kyle Mills).( Book was an advance reader’s copy, supplied by publisher)
Another Mitch Rapp Novel…A good read, worth your time if you enjoy action pack books.
I really enjoyed it, and if you switch some names with today’s headliners, you can see some of this happening in the near future.
With out giving anything away..It’s a good read, very entertaining and worth your time!
Enjoy!!
Great read with awesome storyline. Lots of action.
Really enjoyed all of Vince Flynn and Kyle Mills books!
Love Mitch rapp. He’s always great and just keeps getting better
As a long time fan of Vince Flynn, I was disappointed by this book. The main character seemed to have a personality change and the dialogue was not up to standard. I liked the story line, but for some reason, I could no longer relate to Mitch. Maybe the next one will be better.
Another great read in the Mitch Rapp tradition. Can’t wait to read the next one!
Always love Mitch Rapp books!
I devour every thing written by Vince Flynn and. now, Kyle Mills. Fabulous, fast read. What a tragedy to lose Vince Flynn at such a young age. Mills is doing a fine job of carrying on the tradition.
Great book!
Stepping into to fill Vince’s shoes is an impossible job. There is simply no way to compete with nostalgia, but Mills has impressed me since day one. RED WAR is a taught, well-crafted espionage thriller. You won’t be disappointed.
I wait for every new book in this series, great pick on continuing Flynn’s vision.
Can’t go wrong with Mitch Rapp!
I’m not quite done yet but liking it. The creativity of its view of the political landscape is compelling.
Keep Rapping!!!