American Assassin (Mitch Rapp, #1)
by Vince Flynn
American Assassin by Vince Flynn holds a highly rated rating of 4.24 out of 5, based on 44.2K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 435 pages.
About American Assassin
Mitch Rapp is a gifted college athlete who just wants retribution for the Pan Am Lockerbie attack. He trains six months intensely with other clandestine operatives, under CIA Operations Director Thomas Stansfield and protégé Irene Kennedy, to stop terrorists before they reach America. The assassin leaves a trail of bodies from Istanbul across Europe to Beirut, where he needs every ounce of skill and cunning to survive the war-ravaged city and its deadly terrorist factions.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Vince Flynn |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 435 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.24 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 44,196 |
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What genre is American Assassin?
American Assassin is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is American Assassin worth reading?
Based on 44.2K reader ratings, American Assassin has an average score of 4.24 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is American Assassin?
American Assassin has 435 pages.
Who wrote American Assassin?
American Assassin was written by Vince Flynn. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for American Assassin?
The ISBN-13 for American Assassin is 9781416595180.0.
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