Kristi W. (ilovedogs2) reviewed on 1/6/2011 + 13 more book reviews

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American Assassin is the story of how Mitch Rapp, the main character of many of Flynn's books, started his career. Mitch Rapp is special when dealing with espionage and Flynn has written many stories with Rapp dealing with issues that can get him killed. The fact that he continues to outwit and outmaneuver many is explained in this book.

You have to love that Flynn takes us back to the beginning and explains how Rapp was recruited and trained. Nobody believes that he is any good but Irene Kennedy believes in him and boy is she right. Rapp was made for this stuff and you cannot help but love his character.

My brother could not stop raving about this book, stating that he was so entranced by Flynn's description of the training program and his relationship with the crusty Hurley, his trainer. I decided that I could not wait to read this book and went and bought it immediately. I will say that I did not waste my money. This was a page turner from start to finish. I kept asking my brother how could the author describe all of the details in this book. I do not want to say more in order not to give stuff away. Flynn is a master at writing about espionage. I sometimes have a hard time following who is who but his writing places you right in the middle of gun battles, blown out buildings, places, countries, etc.

Even if you have not read any of Flynn's books, this is a fantastic one to read first. You will get the beginnings of Mitch Rapp and want to read more of his adventures. However, if you have been reading about Rapp for years, you love the insight that this book delivers.

Definitely purchase this one and then pass it along to someone else. They will thank you.

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