Extreme Measures (Mitch Rapp Series #9)

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Now in paperback, the pulse-pounding thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Vince Flynn features counterterrorism hero Mitch Rapp as he wages a war against a new enemy with the help of a fellow soldier as dedicated—and as lethal—as they come.

Time and again, Vince Flynn has captivated readers’ imaginations with his all-too-real portrayal of a secretive world where fearless men and women, bound by duty, risk their lives in a covert war they must hide from even their...

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Overview

Now in paperback, the pulse-pounding thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Vince Flynn features counterterrorism hero Mitch Rapp as he wages a war against a new enemy with the help of a fellow soldier as dedicated—and as lethal—as they come.

Time and again, Vince Flynn has captivated readers’ imaginations with his all-too-real portrayal of a secretive world where fearless men and women, bound by duty, risk their lives in a covert war they must hide from even their own political leaders. Now, in Extreme Measures, Mitch Rapp and his agency colleague, Mike Nash, may have met their match.

The CIA has detected 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 former marine officer Nash is his choice. Together, they have made careers out of meeting violence with extreme violence and have never wavered in the fight against the jihadists and their culture of death. But the one thing he never saw coming was that his own government was about to turn on him.

Using his insider knowledge of intelligence agencies and the military, Flynn once again delivers a smart, devastatingly intense, and jaw-droppingly realistic political thriller that will have fans on the edge of their seats until the last riveting page.

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Any hope this contrived thriller had of suspending disbelief for most readers who weren't already fans of bestseller Flynn's Mitch Rapp series (Protect and Defend, etc.) is lost early on. Rapp's CIA chief, Irene Kennedy, is on a date at a fancy Washington, D.C., restaurant when one of her aides informs her that Rapp, an Oliver North for the war on terror, has fallen into yet another jam with his unorthodox, maverick ways. Under false pretenses, Rapp has gotten access to two high-value terrorists being held at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Believing that an Islamic fundamentalist cell is about to launch an attack on the homeland, Rapp resorts to violence to get information. His actions lead to his arrest by the base commander, but with precious hours ticking down, Kennedy decides to finish her meal before intervening. Even then, incredibly enough, it takes two days to secure Rapp's release. The rest of the less than convincing plot includes a grandstanding senator's efforts to hang Rapp out to dry and the inevitable race to prevent disaster.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781416505044
  • Publisher: Pocket Books
  • Publication date: 8/25/2009
  • Series: Mitch Rapp Series , #9
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 515
  • Product dimensions: 4.12 (w) x 7.56 (h) x 1.14 (d)

Meet the Author

Vince Flynn

Vince Flynn is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and three children. Visit his website at VinceFlynn.com.

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Chapter 1
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

Mike Nash glanced anxiously at his watch and then eyed the twin flat-screen monitors. Both prisoners were sleeping soundly. If all went according to plan, their slumber wouldn't last much longer. The prisoners had been picked up seven days earlier on a routine patrol. At the time, the young GI's had no idea whom they had stumbled upon. That revelation came later, and by accident. The brass at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan quickly separated the two men from the other 396 enemy combatants and alerted Washington.

Nash was one of the first people called. The secure phone began ringing at 2:23 in the morning the previous Sunday. The watch officer at the National Counterterrorism Center gave him the news. Nash thanked him, hung up, and contemplated whether or not he should get out of bed and head in to the office. Catching a couple of highvalue targets was exciting, but Nash knew from experience that people would be tripping over each other trying to take credit. Having just returned from London, he needed the sleep a hell of a lot more than he needed recognition.

Less than a minute later the phone started up again. This time it was his boss's boss, Irene Kennedy, the director of the CIA. Nash listened without comment for a good twenty seconds and then replied, "I'm on it." With that, he kissed his wife, got out of bed, threw on some comfortable travel clothes, checked on each of his four kids, grabbed his gobag, which was always packed, left a brief note by the coffeepot, and was out the door. Given his job, it was all too likely that his family would not be surprised by Nash's absence when they awoke.

Twenty minutes later he arrived at the private airstrip and climbed aboard a fully prepped Gulfstream V. As soon as they were airborne, Nash's thoughts turned to the two prisoners. He didn't need to look at their files. He'd already memorized them. He had been building them for years, each time a new piece of intelligence came in. That was one of Mike Nash's gifts. It didn't matter if it was baseball stats or the details on the who's who of terrorists around the world. If he read it, he could recall it. Nash began to construct his line of questioning. With as much instinct as logic, he laid his traps and anticipated their lies. It would likely take weeks to completely break them, but they would talk. They always did.

Somewhere over the eastern Atlantic he received his first secure message that there was a problem. As the plane raced along at 47,000 feet the drama unfolded via a painful exchange of updates from Langley. Three senators, who had been at the base on a fact-finding mission, had caught wind of the two new detainees and requested to see them. The base commander, through either sheer stupidity or a calculated desire to please those who could advance his career, relented and let the senators sit down with the high-ranking prisoners.

If Nash had been forced to compile a list of the three politicians he most despised, two of these "Fact-Finders" would have been on it, and the third would have made honorable mention. As chairmen of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, they were a powerful group. They also happened to despise the CIA. After their one-hour meeting with the prisoners, the three senators told the base commander in very stark terms that his ass was on the line. The chairman of the Judiciary Committee went one step further and told him if the Geneva Conventions weren't followed to the letter she would haul him before her committee and make him answer for his crimes in front of the American people.

The fact that one of the prisoners had earned his stripes with the Taliban by blowing up coalition-built schools with little Afghani children in them seemed to be of little consequence to the chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Neither did she care that the prisoners and their organization were not signatories of the Geneva Conventions. Apparently, she had other priorities. Affording tolerance, respect, and compassion to the bigoted, sadistic, and cold-hearted sounded very noble in principle, but in reality it was a great way to lose a war.

One of the most difficult aspects of Nash's job was dealing with the opportunistic politicians he answered to. These same senators had clamored for action in the months after the attacks on New York and Washington. Behind closed doors they expressed concern that the CIA wasn't being aggressive enough with their interrogation techniques. They pushed for the use of extreme measures, and gave Langley assurances they would be protected. Now, Nash was reminded of the fable about the scorpion who promises the frog he will not sting him if the frog gives him a ride across the river. They were now halfway across the river, and just like in the fable, instincts had taken over, the stinger was out, and they were all on the verge of drowning.

Nash looked at the two prisoners sleeping peacefully in their warm, clean beds. On the left screen was Abu Haggani, a senior Taliban commander in charge of suicide operations in Afghanistan. It was estimated that his attacks had claimed the lives of more than three thousand civilians and another forty-three coalition soldiers. The man was notorious for intentionally targeting women and children in an effort to intimidate his fellow Afghanis from cooperating with coalition forces. The second man was Mohammad alHaq, the Taliban's liaison with alQaeda and one of Mullah Omar's most trusted aides. While Nash unashamedly relished the thought of inflicting severe pain on Haggani, it was alHaq who interested him most. The man was an integral link between alQaeda and the Taliban. The secrets he held would be invaluable.

Nash had been allowed a maximum of four hours with each man per day for the first three days. Everything was strictly supervised and recorded. No stress positions, no sleep deprivation, no loud music or yelling, no hitting or slapping, no manipulation of diet, and no manipulation of temperature in their cells. Even the mere threat of physical violence had to be approved by lawyers back in Washington.

On Wednesday, Nash's session was ended early when he told alHaq that he had spoken to General Abdul Rashid Dostum. The former Northern Alliance commander and leader of the Uzbek community was widely known for his hatred of the Taliban. Nash told alHaq that he had arranged to have him transferred to Dostum's custody in the morning. AlHaq nearly shit a brick over the prospect of being handed over to a man who was every bit as vicious as he and his colleagues. The fear in alHaq's eyes was obvious. Nash watched him closely as the prisoner searched for a way to forestall the nightmare. Nash had put dozens of men in this situation before. They always looked down at first and then nervously to the left and then the right as they scrambled to come up with something that would save their asses. The truth didn't matter so much at first. Nash just wanted them talking. He could sort out the lies later.

Unfortunately, just as alHaq was about to start talking, an air force officer burst into the room and stopped the questioning. Nash was put on the phone with the Justice Department lawyers back in D.C. and warned that he had crossed the line. The incident set off a firestorm between the CIA, the White House, the Justice Department, and Senator Barbara Lonsdale, the chairwoman of the Judiciary Committee. While the lawyers argued, Nash began to look for a way to get around the wall rather than over it. That was when he put a call in to Mitch Rapp.

Nash glanced at his wristwatch. It was a few minutes before midnight. Rapp and the cavalry were due to arrive any minute. The two sleeping thugs were in for a rude awakening. They'd been given three square meals a day, beds nicer than the cot Nash was sleeping on, prayer rugs, a fresh copy of the Koran, and hot showers. Their defiance had grown with each passing day as they realized they would not be subjected to torture. That false sense of security was about to vanish in a very real and possibly violent way.

Copyright © 2008 by Vince Flynn

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  • Posted November 11, 2008

    PREACHY. Weak plot. Mr. Flynn can do much better.

    A strong series has been getting progressively worse over the last three books. Readers understand and read this series because of the strong Rapp character who has undying focus on rooting out the terrorist organization. The reader does not need to be preached too constantly throughout the book that terrorism is bad and the government must have extreme latitude in dealing with the threat. Your fans get that! Mr. Flynn, please get back to the tight plots. On positive side, it appears that Mr. Flynn is getting back to character development which was lacking in the past two books. I consider this book strike one of three before Mr. Flynn is delegated to the same pile of junk as James Patterson and Patricia Cornwell

    10 out of 19 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 26, 2008

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    The City of D.C. Faces Trouble...Enter Mitch Rapp

    In this book, the next installment of the Mitch Rapp series, readers are once again not disappointed. The author, Vince Flynn, keeps up the suspense until the last second as Rapp must make a point to politicains too selfish to understand what he does while at the same time, he must find and thwart a terror attack. Vince Flynn delves into the politics of our nation's capitol and gives an honest depiction of what goes on behind the closed doors of the D.C. insiders. Mitch Rapp's complex character is once again displayed as he ignores political correctness and his superiors to do the right thing as he attempts to rid the world of evil. A true fan of suspense novels will be very appreciative of the novel Extreme Measures as it goes beyond any thriller I have ever read in plot and politics.

    8 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 26, 2009

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    A Story Of What Can Still Happen

    EXTREME MEASURES was published in October 2008, which means the manuscript was finished in 2007. At that time America's homeland still enjoyed the protection by our dedicated intelligence services and elements of our military. Today Senators like the fictional Senator Lonsdale, aided by the Justice Department, are attempting to prosecute the real Rapps, O'Brines, Ridleys and Nashs that have kept us save since 9/11.

    I agree with other reviewers that said there was too much of Nash's diaper changing and bedroom problems. The zero tolerance episode was cute, but tended to distract the reader from the story line. As for profanity, when I write dialogue the characters talk like they should. Some use profanity and some don't. Characters should speak like their real world counterparts do.

    Flynn tells a compelling story of another terrorist attack. Three al-Qaeda cells have been trained and then sent to attack three American cities. Two are captured in route. The book is the story of the third cell.

    There are two main story lines: political intrigue in Washington and dedicated terrorists bent on making another attack in America. Unfortunately, the Senators, Congressmen, and staffer depicted in the story are all to similar to the ones we see on Sunday morning talk shows and the news networks. Men and women who either have no concept of the danger lurking in Islamic lands, or are willing do anything to promote their careers and agendas.

    Flynn does a credible job of demonstrating the difference between "enhanced interrogation" and torture. It is probably to much to expect that the real Senators like Lonsdale will read and understand the author's message.

    Some reviewers have called EXTREME MEASURES a right wing rant. Like Senator Lonsdale, they will not believe it can happen (I guess 9/11 or the first World Trade Center bombing never happened) until it does. Unless they are at ground zero, then they will believe.

    Flynn has written a compelling and realistic story of the next Islamic terrorist attack, but I think he has underplayed the magnitude of the attack I believe is now being planned. An attack that must be at least one order of magnitude greater than 9/11. A nuclear, radiological or biological attack.

    Some may say the terrorists are cardboard two dimensional characters, but in reality they are much like the ones described in the book, religious fanatics willing to die for Allah. Flynn uses several characters to illustrate the different type of terrorist: Harkim, the cell leader and total fanatic; Karim, the practical terrorists who knows when to quit so he can fight another day; Haggani, another fanatic that love to kill children and would require a very long time to debrief; and al-Haq, a man who knows when to make a deal.

    EXTREME MEASURES is a book all bleeding hearts should read. The real bad guys are worse than Flynn describes. We must all remember where the demonstrations of joy occurred on September 12, 2001.

    7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 16, 2009

    This was my introduction to Vince Flynn. I usually try to stay away from political drama-violent stories. I am more into satire-mystery.

    I found Vince Flynns, Extreme Measures, to be totaly unexpected. This is the first of his books I've read. I will pick up the rest of his books and read them with enthusiasm. Infact a close friend is offering me his librairy of Vince Flynn novels. I felt his character development to be great..along with the plot. I read the book on a trip to San Antonio and back. I believe he is not far off of what could happen if the US is not attentive to the responsabilites of protecting the 'home' land.<BR/>I have recommended this book to others.

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 2, 2009

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    One of his best!

    I've been a huge Vince Flynn fan since a friend of mine turned me on to him a few years ago. Now I can't wait for every new release. This is absolutely one of his best. The only knock I had heard against it beforehand was that there wasn't as much action as his other books. While that is accurate, there's not as much action, it really doesn't matter with his writing style. I was flipping pages as fast as I ever had before. Normally, I have to say, 'political thrillers' bore the life out of me. Not this one. <BR/><BR/>Awesome book! A must read for any action lover

    4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 9, 2008

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    Best one since Consent to Kill

    I loved the introduction of Mike Nash and the "real life" he leads. Many political thrillers end up being terrific adventures but at times the hero seems almost too "kick-butt" to believe. In this novel Rapp is vintage Rapp and focused in a way I haven't seen in the last two books. Don't get me wrong, I loved the last two books where Rapp was raw and vengeful, but the story line in Extreme Measures was focused and brilliant. With Nash and Rapp you get the perfect combination. I can't wait for more Rapp/Nash novels! It was awesome in the "extreme"!

    4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 4, 2008

    an exhilarating fast-paced thriller,

    The CIA Director sends counterterrorism expert Mike Nash to Afghanistan to interrogate two prisoners, Taliban Commander of Suicide Operations Abu Haggani and Taliban Liaison Officer to al-Qaeda Mohammed al-Haq. However as he is performing his duty, Justice Department lawyers deployed in DC called insisting he crossed the legal line. Nash calls in the cavalry counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp.--------------- They learn of two cells that are easily destroyed and hints of a third group led by an ambitious fanatic mastermind Karim Nour-al-Din, who is to become chief of al-Qaeda. To even be considered as heir to Bin Laden, Karim needs a new 9/11 his target DC where Congress and the Justice Department tie the hands of field agents Nash and Rapp.--------------- EXTREME MEASURES is an exhilarating fast-paced thriller, which asks whether the means justifies the end if violating the Geneva Convention and other anti torture laws could have prevented 9/11 would that make it acceptable especially since the enemy can claim likewise. The story line is fast-paced as Nash and Rapp are restricted from doing their full duty while Karim is free to do what he wants. Although extreme on one side of the debate, Vince Flynn insures the opposition is heard inside a tense thriller.------- Harriet Klausner Dangerous Heart

    4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 15, 2008

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    Flynn's Best Yet

    EXTREME MEASURES is Vince Flynn's best book to date. A tremendous plot carefully developed in multiple locals with interconnected events moving along at a steady pace. In this type of novel the characters are so often simple, with no deveopment. Flynn on the other hand presents many of his characters as complex individuals, providing background detail not often found in thrillers. Even the "good guys" have their own demons. The political relevance of this story is timely and thought-provoking. Should be required reading for those on the left.

    3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 9, 2008

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    Another winner

    I found this novel very fluid. I think that the addition of Mike Nash and his plotline, as well as the other two, kept the story fresh and crisp. Typical Vince Flynn.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 27, 2008

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    Extreme Wait Between Books!

    I loved this book! I wish Flynn would write more frequently. I was hoping ex-SAC Rivera would appear in this book as Rapp's love interest but alas, no mention of her. Kennedy also took a back seat in this thriller.<BR/>It is chilling to realize how much the enemy learns from us and angers me when politicians do not support the war on terror. Vince is so good at<BR/>making these points. I also loved having Mike Nash brought into the plot.<BR/>Good job, Vince. Keep 'em coming!!!!

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 27, 2008

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    Return To The Top!

    This is the best Vince Flynn book since before Memorial Day. I couldn't put it down, not that I could put down any of his books. I love the politcal undercutting taking place in Washington, Rapp's unshakeable determination and confidence and there is a great side story with Mike Nash. Flynn even worked Scott Coleman back into the mix reminding us he is still around, hopefully to play a bigger role in a novel to come.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 2, 2009

    I think Vince Flynn is the best Action/Adventure author writing today. I always have to read his books in one sitting, and I'm always left wanting more. I'm already looking forward to his next book.

    Flynn's main protagonist, Mitch Rapp, is simply the best agent/operative in fiction today. He makes james Bond and Jason Bourne seem like school crossing guards. The plot is believable and current. This is a book that you could read several times and still love it. A+

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 18, 2008

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    The best one yet!

    I have read the whole series and found this the best Mitch Rapp book yet. It is very fast-paced and i was happy not to be in Iran for the whole story again. It feels very topical and 'insidery' as it pertains to the CIA and the terrorist threat. Very suspenseful and fast moving. I read it in two days.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 8, 2008

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    Extreme Measures

    I think this is another great story about Mitch Rapp. Only complaint<BR/>I have for Mr Flynn is " take shorter times between writing" I wish<BR/>he would write a Mitch book every month. Mitch reminds me of the T.V<BR/>series " 24", Mr Flyyn, great writing.

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 6, 2008

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    Flynn delivers again!

    Vince Flynn is my choice for the Master of action/thriller fiction. After nine books, one might think Mitch Rapp would run out of steam, but he hasn't lost any punch. Strong plot and continued character development of other players (Nash). Already waiting for the next book.

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 2, 2008

    More Please!!

    I am very excited to learn that the books will be turned into movies - about time! Every book by this author I snap up...I hope there is a real group of dedicated Americans out there!! More please!

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 29, 2008

    Not his best book

    I have read all of Flynn's books and this is by far the worst. Not the typical action that I expect from Rapp. I hope the next book is better.

    2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 21, 2008

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    I LOVE IT

    Very good book. I have always been a fan, and this book has made me fall in love again with the writer. Excellent book!

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 24, 2010

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    Politically astute and savvy -

    Flynn really gets to the core of what ails our "politically correct" environment and attitude. This book is as much a story as a message of everything that is wrong with our intelligence gathering overseers- the political hacks in Washington.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 7, 2010

    Great Read

    this was my first vince flynn book and will not be my last!! Great story line and it kept me reading. Kind of a scary story line because it is almost as if this could really happen.
    if your on the fence buy the book you will love it!!!

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