Mitch Rapp books

The Mitch Rapp series is a bestselling political thriller franchise created by Vince Flynn, featuring a CIA counter-terrorism operative, and continued after Flynn's death by Kyle Mills and Don Bentley.

Mitch Rapp Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Transfer of Power 1999 Buy
The Third Option 2000 Buy
Separation of Power 2001 Buy
Executive Power 2003 Buy
Memorial Day 2004 Buy
Consent to Kill 2005 Buy
Act of Treason 2006 Buy
Protect and Defend 2007 Buy
Extreme Measures 2008 Buy
Pursuit of Honor 2009 Buy
American Assassin 2010 Buy
Kill Shot 2012 Buy
The Last Man 2012 Buy
The Survivor 2015 Buy
Order to Kill 2016 Buy
Enemy of the State 2017 Buy
Red War 2018 Buy
Lethal Agent 2019 Buy
Total Power 2020 Buy
Enemy at the Gates 2021 Buy
Oath of Loyalty 2022 Buy
Code Red 2023 Buy
Capture or Kill 2024 Buy
Denied Access 2025 Buy

The Mitch Rapp series follows a CIA counter-terrorism operative through 24 novels of political intrigue and action. Vince Flynn created the character and wrote the first thirteen books, starting with Transfer of Power in 1999. Rapp is an aggressive, results-driven agent willing to go further than conventional operatives to stop terrorist threats against the United States. The series became a New York Times bestselling franchise.

After Flynn’s death in 2013, Kyle Mills took over the series with The Survivor (2015) and continued writing Mitch Rapp novels. Don Bentley has also contributed entries. American Assassin (2010), a prequel about Rapp’s early years, was adapted into a 2017 film starring Dylan O’Brien. The series has grown to 24 books, with Denied Access published in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mitch Rapp written?

Mitch Rapp has written 24 books in one series.

What was Mitch Rapp's first book?

Mitch Rapp’s first book is Transfer of Power, published in 1999.

Who writes the Mitch Rapp books?

Vince Flynn created the series and wrote the first thirteen books. After Flynn died in 2013, Kyle Mills continued the series, writing several entries. Don Bentley has also contributed to the franchise. All books are published under the Mitch Rapp brand.

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