Extreme MeasuresExtreme Measures
Score Modern
What it's about
Counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp and his hardened protégé Mike Nash fight on two fronts: against terrorists plotting an attack on Washington, and against politicians in the capital who want to rein in the CIA's harsh interrogation methods. When an operative is put on trial, Rapp has to decide how far he'll go to protect his country.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp thrillers are among the most popular in the genre.
You'll love it if you liked
In the Blood
Red Sky Mourning
The Lincoln LawyerGood to know
It's a Mitch Rapp novel that stands alone. It takes a hawkish view of interrogation debates.
By the numbers
- Readers93 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller53 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #34 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #230 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #461 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
More by Vince Flynn
Protect and Defend
The Last Man
American Assassin
Kill ShotIf you like this, read next
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
Verity
Gone Girl
The Martian
2666
Gideon the NinthExplore the best-of lists
All 36 best-of lists →
Quick answers
Is Extreme Measures worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #461 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 79.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Extreme Measures about?
Counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp and his hardened protégé Mike Nash fight on two fronts: against terrorists plotting an attack on Washington, and against politicians in the capital who want to rein in the CIA's harsh interrogation methods. When an operative is put on trial, Rapp has to decide how far he'll go to protect his country.
How long does it take to read Extreme Measures?
About 14 hours (557 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Extreme Measures?
If you liked it, try In the Blood by Jack Carr, Red Sky Mourning by Jack Carr or The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly.