Vince Flynn

[tombogan03884]

No more Mitch Rapp stories.     

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/06/19/prolific-author-vince-flynn-reportedly-dead-at-47/

Bestselling author Vince Flynn has died at 47-years-old after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer, local CBS affiliate WCCO reports.

He died Wednesday morning at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, and leaves behind a wife and three children.

Minnesota’s KARE 11 News also received confirmation of the tragedy from close family friends.

Born in St. Paul, Flynn went to Minnesota’s St. Thomas Military Academy High School and then the University of St. Thomas for college.

Diagnosed with dyslexia in grade school, Flynn forced himself to read and write daily.  He took a job with a commercial real estate company after college, but soon found himself inspired to write a novel.

He made the risky decision to quit his job, bartending at night so he could write during the day.

Flynn received more than 60 rejection letters from publishers when attempting to publish his first book, Term Limits.  But after he chose to self-publish in 1997, Term Limits went on to become a New York Times bestseller.

Flynn’s subsequent books primarily revolve around undercover CIA agent Mitch Rapp.

“Read by current and former presidents, foreign heads of state, and intelligence professionals around the world, Flynn’s novels are taken so seriously one high-ranking CIA official told his people, ‘I want you to read Flynn’s books and start thinking about how we can more effectively wage this war on terror,’” according to his website.

Flynn said he heard personally from former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush that they’re “big fans.”

He also worked with the producers of the hit Fox show 24, consulting on story lines for the show’s fifth season.

Flynn announced in February of 2011 that he was being treated for Stage III prostate cancer.

In a 2012 interview with WCCO-TV, Flynn said: “I was in pain writing the last 2 books, but I didn’t know how serious it was.”

He encouraged others diagnosed with cancer to stay positive, staying fit and healthy throughout his treatment.

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[twyacht]

Limbaugh spoke today of Flynn's passing, and of the man himself who Rush considered courageous, humble, and a friend.

Much like William Buckley, Flynn was smarter than many thought, and any low information person would never know, but to those who read his books, were glad to have read his words.

RIP

[alfack]

This is very sad.

I have had much enjoyment reading the Rapp novels. I hope the movie he was talking about makes it through production!

RIP

[locnload]

Dam shame, what a talented writer.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Years ago, as the "Rouge Warrior" series of books from Marcinco dried up, Vince Flynn quickly took over as my favorite author of "can't put it down adventure books". He, and his work will be missed.    RIP

[hollandm]

I haven't read any of his books any suggestions as to a good one to start with?

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[tombogan03884]

I haven't read any of his books any suggestions as to a good one to start with?

They are a series so its best if you start at the beginning .

This list is NOT the order they were written , the first 2 are actually the last ones written, but they introduce the character and tell of his recruitment , training, and first missions .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Flynn#Chronological_Order_Of_The_Mitch_Rapp_Storyline

Chronological Order Of The Mitch Rapp Storyline

The Mitch Rapp story begins with American Assassin [2010], followed by Kill Shot [1999], Transfer of Power [1999], The Third Option [2000], Separation of Power [2001], Executive Power [2002], Memorial Day, Consent to Kill, Act of Treason, Protect and Defend, Extreme Measures, Pursuit of Honor and The Last Man (November 2012).

American Assassin (Mitch Rapp #1)
    (2010) - ISBN 978-1416595182

Kill Shot (Mitch Rapp #2)
    (February 7, 2012) - ISBN 978-1416595205

Transfer of Power (Mitch Rapp #3)
    (1999) - ISBN 0-671-02319-5

The Third Option (Mitch Rapp #4)
    (2000) - ISBN 0-671-04731-0

Separation of Power (Mitch Rapp #5)
    (2001) – ISBN 0671047337

Executive Power (Mitch Rapp #6)
    (2002) - ISBN 0-7434-5395-6

Memorial Day (Mitch Rapp #7)
    (2004) - ISBN 0-7434-5397-2

Consent to Kill (Mitch Rapp #8)
    (2005) - ISBN 0-7432-7036-3

Act of Treason (Mitch Rapp #9)
    (2006) - ISBN 0-7432-7037-1

Protect and Defend (Mitch Rapp #10)
    (2007) - ISBN 978-0743270410

Extreme Measures (Mitch Rapp #11)
    (2008) - ISBN 978-1416599395

Pursuit of Honor (Mitch Rapp #12)
    (2009) - ISBN 978-1-4165-9516-8

The Last Man (Mitch Rapp #13)
    (November 13, 2012) - ISBN 978-1416595212

The Survivor (Mitch Rapp #14)
    (Fall 2013)

Term Limits (not part of Mitch Rapp series)
    (1997) - ISBN 0-671-02317-9 : In the Rapp-Universe But Not A Mitch Rapp Story

[hollandm]

Thank you very much.  I was wondering about what order to read them.  Glad I didn't do it by date.  Leaving for vacation Saturday so just got American Assassin on Kindle for my tablet.

[tombogan03884]

    Enjoy.

[Strider]

Damn shame. I have enjoyed each of his books. Met him at a couple of book signings and he seemed to be a humble, genuine human being.