Mitch Rapp books in order

The Mitch Rapp series is a 24-book political thriller franchise following a CIA counter-terrorism operative, created by Vince Flynn and continued by Kyle Mills and Don Bentley.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Transfer of Power 1999 Mitch Rapp Buy
2 The Third Option 2000 Mitch Rapp Buy
3 Separation of Power 2001 Mitch Rapp Buy
4 Executive Power 2003 Mitch Rapp Buy
5 Memorial Day 2004 Mitch Rapp Buy
6 Consent to Kill 2005 Mitch Rapp Buy
7 Act of Treason 2006 Mitch Rapp Buy
8 Protect and Defend 2007 Mitch Rapp Buy
9 Extreme Measures 2008 Mitch Rapp Buy
10 Pursuit of Honor 2009 Mitch Rapp Buy
11 American Assassin 2010 Mitch Rapp Buy
12 Kill Shot 2012 Mitch Rapp Buy
13 The Last Man 2012 Mitch Rapp Buy
14 The Survivor 2015 Mitch Rapp Buy
15 Order to Kill 2016 Mitch Rapp Buy
16 Enemy of the State 2017 Mitch Rapp Buy
17 Red War 2018 Mitch Rapp Buy
18 Lethal Agent 2019 Mitch Rapp Buy
19 Total Power 2020 Mitch Rapp Buy
20 Enemy at the Gates 2021 Mitch Rapp Buy
21 Oath of Loyalty 2022 Mitch Rapp Buy
22 Code Red 2023 Mitch Rapp Buy
23 Capture or Kill 2024 Mitch Rapp Buy
24 Denied Access 2025 Mitch Rapp Buy

The Mitch Rapp series is one of the longest-running political thriller franchises in American fiction. Created by Vince Flynn with Transfer of Power (1999), the series follows Rapp through increasingly high-stakes counter-terrorism operations. The early books established Rapp as a blunt, effective operative who operates outside normal channels when necessary.

Flynn wrote thirteen novels in the series before his death in 2013. Kyle Mills continued the franchise with The Survivor (2015) and subsequent entries, keeping the series on the bestseller lists. Don Bentley has also contributed. The 24 books span from 1999 to 2025. American Assassin was adapted into a film in 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mitch Rapp series?

There are 24 books in the Mitch Rapp series, published between 1999 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Mitch Rapp series?

The first book in the Mitch Rapp series is Transfer of Power, published in 1999.

What is the Mitch Rapp series about?

The series follows Mitch Rapp, a CIA counter-terrorism operative who takes on dangerous missions to protect the United States from foreign threats. The books combine espionage, political intrigue, and action. American Assassin and Kill Shot are prequels that show Rapp’s early training and first missions.

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