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  • The Third Option

  • Mitch Rapp Series
  • By: Vince Flynn
  • Narrated by: Nick Sullivan
  • Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (11,420 ratings)

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The Third Option

By: Vince Flynn
Narrated by: Nick Sullivan
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Publisher's summary

CIA counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp falls prey to government forces with an agenda of their own after Dr. Irene Kennedy is named the successor to dying CIA Director Thomas Stansfield—a choice that enrages many inside the world’s most powerful intelligence agency. Her detractors will resort to extreme measures to prevent her from taking the reins—which makes Rapp an expendable asset. But Mitch Rapp is no one’s pawn, and he will stop at nothing to find out who has set him up.

Hear Mitch Rapp, the CIA's top operative, battle global terrorism in more of Vince Flynn's political thrillers.
©2011 Vince Flynn (P)2011 Simon & Schuster
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Critic reviews

"Flynn hits his stride in this thriller about high-end Washington politics...[he] has an exciting, Ludlum-like series going here." ( Booklist)
"Flynn's latest thriller...is an old-school spy story...updated with heavy helpings of international intrigue and domestic politicking and betrayal." ( Library Journal)
"Fans of Ludlum and Clancy will want to check it out.' ( Pioneer Press)

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81 Books and Counting

Took me a while to warm up to the narrator, but the book took me in so I didn't really notice the change. I like this series, not sure where it will go next with the upcoming death of a main character, but I guess Irene will keep Mitch busy and grounded.

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Mixed

Sometimes a little "wordy" but a good story. I don't like hearing in depth histories of each character in the book......I'll try another one to see.

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Not the strongest Mitch Rapp book

I didn’t like the addition of the new girlfriend. She takes too much liberties for love. Doesn’t make sense.
There is also references to activities that were not in fed first three Mitch Rapp books, which is sort of confusing.
I suggest you read Term Limits before reading The Third Option.

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Really enjoyable

Mitch Rapp to the rescue. Storyline was great but I hated the ending! I was not ready for this one to end yet!

Fast moving with lots of twists.

Another Vince Flynn masterpiece

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Love this series

GREAT characters, GREAT writing. I am enjoying the whole series a book at a time.

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Read this book.

Great read!! It's a shame about Vince Flynn's passing. His character, Mitch Rapp will immortalized him.

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Good, except - is this missing the final chapter?

Wonder if the author got tired and gave up at end? Or the last chapter is lost ???
Otherwise good read until chap 25

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Narration was awful

Worst narrator I have head in my five plus years. Storyline very interesting and easily leads into next book

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Horrible Narration

Great story, multiple intriguing threads, real thriller...terrible narration. Nick Sullivan's voice has an overpowering nasal quality that just gets worse when he uses alternate tones and accents to represent different characters. At points in the story, he sounds like the squid character from my children's sponge bob squarepants cartoons. Great story, true to Vince Flynn's talent...but I really wish they'd re-record with a better narrator.

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If you like Brad Thor you’ll love Vince Flynn!!

I love Flynn’s books amazing! Move over Brad Thor there’s a new sheriff in town!!!!

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