Defender for All

Vince Flynn, the acclaimed "New York Times" bestselling author, returns with his most explosive political thriller yet, "Protect and Defend." This tour de force of action-packed suspense delivers an all-too-realistic and utterly compelling vision of nations navigating the minefield of international intrigue. Firmly established as a "heavyweight in the political thriller arena" by the "Minneapolis Star Tribune," Flynn has once again created a flesh-and-blood hero that readers can cheer for, and a "finger-blistering page-turner" that they won't dare put down.

The action begins in the heart of Iran, where billions of dollars are being spent on the development of a nuclear program. Unwilling to wait for the international community to stop its neighboring enemy, Israel launches one of the most creative and daring espionage operations ever conceived. The attack leaves a radioactive tomb and environmental disaster in the middle of Iran's second largest city. Outraged, the Iranian government publicly blames both Israel and the United States for the attack and demands retribution. Privately, Iran's bombastic president wants much more – he wants America and Israel to pay for their aggression with blood.

Enter Mitch Rapp, America's top counterterrorism operative. Rapp, accustomed to employing deception, sees an opportunity where others see only Iranian reprisals that could leave thousands of Americans dead. He convinces President Josh Alexander to sign off on a risky operation that will further embarrass the Iranian government and push their country to the brink of revolution. As part of the plan, CIA director Irene Kennedy is dispatched to the region for a clandestine meeting with Azad Ashani, her Iranian counterpart.

However, Rapp is not the only one hatching plans. Iran's President Amatullah has recruited Hezbollah master terrorist Imad Mukhtar to do his dirty work. For decades, Mukhtar has acted as a surrogate for Iran, blazing a trail of death and destruction across the Middle East and beyond. When Kennedy's meeting with Ashani goes disastrously wrong, Rapp and Mukhtar are set on a collision course that threatens to engulf the entire region in war.

With the clock ticking, Rapp is given twenty-four hours, no questions asked, to do whatever it takes to stop Mukhtar and avert an unthinkable catastrophe. In this high-stakes game of international intrigue, Rapp must use all of his skills and resources to outwit his adversaries and protect America from the looming threat.

"Protect and Defend" is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that showcases Vince Flynn's masterful storytelling and his ability to craft a narrative that is both thrilling and thought-provoking. This novel is a must-read for fans of political thrillers and those who appreciate the complexities of global geopolitics.

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