Rating: 
Summary: Good story, offset by so-so pacing
Review: Vince Flynn's latest thriller has government assassin Mitch Rapp taking on terrorists in a novel that is unevenly paced but is nonetheless a fun read.The plot has a Palestinian terrorist named David creating an escalating series of events with the intent of forcing the creation of a Palestinian state. While in certain ways a man of integrity (he does not directly target innocents), he also is aware that his acts will beget additional, less discriminate violence. Meanwhile, Rapp is off in the Philippines, taking on different Islamic terrorists who are holding a family hostage and have already killed members of a previous rescue mission. Flynn keeps things moving, but the big flaw in the story is the pacing. The rescue/revenge mission in the Philippines is clearly a secondary (and independent) plot, yet it dominates over half the book. By the time Rapp gets involved in the main story, it is already around page 300. That's a long time to get the story to kick into full gear, and it's only Flynn's adept writing that is able to overcome this problem. While it is not essential, it is helpful to have read the other in the Mitch Rapp series to fully enjoy this book. While not exceptional enough to merit five stars, this novel is a solid four star effort and a good way to be entertained for a few hours.
Rating: 
Summary: Nobody does it better
Review: While that title applies to an agent from Britan's MI6, it also applies to Mitch Rapp and his alter-ego, Vince Flynn. Rarely have I ever come across an author (Michael DiMercurio does come to mind) that is able to draw his characters with such skill.
You actually feel like you are in that rainy jungle, on that wet beach, or in that tense meeting inside the Oval Office. Another masterwork from someone at top form. Now, let's have the next one soon, Vince. Does anyone know if he has a website?
Brinke SF Bay Area USA
Rating:
Summary: Powerful -- 4 - 1/2 stars
Review: With Executive Power, Vince Flynn presents his readers with another very strong effort. Picking up where Separation of Power left off, Mitch Rapp and Dr. Irene Kennedy are back, along with the other characters from his previous three books, in a very compelling political thriller. Rapp has recently returned from his honeymoon, only to be thrust into another perilous situation - much to the dismay of his new bride. Terrorism, Middle East turmoil and the Palestine question are at the center of the story. As is his trademark, Flynn grabs the ready early, sets the hook and does not let go. Executive Power is another fast-paced page-turner, filled with plenty of action, suspense, and geopolitical intrigue. If you are a fan of Flynn's previous works, you will not be disappointed with the latest effort.
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