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What it's about
Kill Shot is an early chapter in Mitch Rapp's story, following the young CIA operative soon after American Assassin, as a mission goes wrong and he becomes a target himself.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 18 weeks on the lists. It's a fast prequel in Vince Flynn's popular series.
You'll love it if you liked
American Assassin
The Last Man
Extreme MeasuresGood to know
Read American Assassin first; this is its direct follow-up.
By the numbers
- Readers63 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller52 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
- #153 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #603 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1145 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is Kill Shot worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 18 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,145 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 71.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Kill Shot about?
Kill Shot is an early chapter in Mitch Rapp's story, following the young CIA operative soon after American Assassin, as a mission goes wrong and he becomes a target himself.
How long does it take to read Kill Shot?
About 9 hours (365 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Kill Shot?
If you liked it, try American Assassin by Vince Flynn, The Last Man by Vince Flynn or Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn.