Protect and Defend

by Vince Flynn
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Good Books rating 4.0
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 6077
  • Added: 2025-10-31
  • Updated: 2025-10-31
  • ISBN: 9781416505037
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2007-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

Vince Flynn's Protect and Defend is a high-stakes political thriller that plunges readers into the tense world of international intrigue. The novel opens with a daring Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear program, setting off a chain of events that threatens to plunge the Middle East into chaos. As Iran's government demands retribution, Mitch Rapp, America's top counterterrorism operative, devises a risky plan to further embarrass the Iranian regime and push the country to the brink of revolution. As Rapp's plan unfolds, tensions escalate, and a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues between Rapp and Imad Mukhtar, a Hezbollah master terrorist. With the clock ticking and thousands of lives at stake, Rapp is given 24 hours to stop Mukhtar and avert a catastrophic war. Written with Flynn's signature action-packed style, Protect and Defend delivers an all-too-realistic and utterly compelling vision of the complexities and dangers of international politics.

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SoBrief · 2025-08-29
fantastic 4.50

The book receives high praise for its thrilling plot and complex characters, with readers appreciating Flynn's storytelling skills.

SoBrief highlights the book's thrilling plot and intense action, which keep readers hooked from start to finish. They particularly appreciate the complex characters and the way Flynn weaves political intrigue into the narrative. The reviewer finds the book to be a standout in the series, with a well-crafted balance of action and character development. They also note that the book's pacing is excellent, making it a fast-paced and engaging read. Overall, they highly recommend it to fans of political thrillers.

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    Protect and Defend receives high praise for its thrilling plot, intense action, and complex characters.

    Readers appreciate Flynn's ability to weave political intrigue into the narrative.

    The book's pacing is excellent, making it a fast-paced and engaging read.

Speesh Reads · 2017-02-10
excellent 4.00

The series is at its peak, with improving character development and engaging storytelling. The action is intense and the political intrigue is well-crafted.

Speesh Reads highlights that the Mitch Rapp series is really hitting its stride with this installment. They appreciate the deepening character development and the way the storylines have become more engaging over time. The action sequences are particularly praised for their intensity and the political intrigue is noted as a strong point. However, they also mention that the series is not groundbreaking in terms of originality but still provides a thrilling read. Overall, they find the book to be a satisfying addition to the series, with a good balance of action and plot development.

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    The series is ten books old, for me, now and is really hitting its stride.

    They've continually got better and better, both in terms of character, story, and action.

    The political intrigue is well-crafted and adds depth to the action sequences.

Goodreads · 2007-10-30
good 3.50

The action begins in Iran and is fast-paced, but some readers find the characters to be less developed than in previous books.

Goodreads reviewers note that the book starts with a bang, featuring intense action in Iran. However, they feel that the characters have become somewhat one-dimensional, lacking the depth seen in earlier installments of the series. Despite this, the fast-paced plot and political tension keep readers engaged. They appreciate the thrilling moments but wish for more nuanced character development. Overall, the book is seen as a solid entry in the series, though not its strongest.

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    The action begins in the heart of Iran, where billions of dollars are at stake.

    The characters became empty puppets.

    It's a fast-paced political thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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