Term limits by Vince Flynn

"Term limits" by Vince Flynn - Before Mitch Rapp... 

This book is published by Simon and Schuster in 2012 and has 656 pages. 

President of America, Jim Stevens, wants to get his budget approved. His Chief of Staff Stew Garrote and NSA Mike Nance explore unconventional means. Three prominent Senators and a Congressman are murdered. President is threatened and asked to change budget. Former CIA Director of Black Ops, Jack Higgins, is abducted and killed.

Who is behind the attacks? Are they terrorists? What do they demand? Can Irene Kennedy and Thomas Stansfield save the day?

 

This story is a prequel to Mitch Rapp series. So it features CIA Director Thomas Stansfield,  Irene Kennedy, FBI Director Roach, Jack Worch of Secret Service, Scott Coleman & President. These characters play an important role in the Mitch Rapp series later. Only Mitch is missing in this book. Congressman Michael Orork and Agent Skip McMahon are other important characters. 

The story is fast. Events unfold in quick succession. Readers remain with the story. The perpetrator's identity is not a secret. Those who have read Mitch Rapp series know the identity already because the reference has appeared multiple times. 

End is little unconvincing. It is not easily palatable. One wonders if it's the right end and how does the President go along. What were the motivations of Thomas Stansfield? Apart from that it's an enjoyable book. 

Why did I read this book? Author

What I didn't like? End.

What did I like? Everything else. 

Read, even if you don't or haven't read Mitch Rapp series.