Protect and DefendProtect and Defend
Score Modern
What it's about
Iran has spent billions on a nuclear program. Unwilling to wait any longer, Israel launches a daring operation that leaves a radioactive ruin in Iran's second-largest city. An outraged Iranian government blames both Israel and the United States, and counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp is drawn into the crisis.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's one of Vince Flynn's most explosive Mitch Rapp thrillers.
You'll love it if you liked
Extreme Measures
Clear and Present Danger
Only the DeadGood to know
It's a Mitch Rapp novel that stands fairly well alone. It's fast and political.
By the numbers
- Readers94 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller32 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
- #74 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #411 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #798 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Protect and Defend worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #798 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 75.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Protect and Defend about?
Iran has spent billions on a nuclear program. Unwilling to wait any longer, Israel launches a daring operation that leaves a radioactive ruin in Iran's second-largest city. An outraged Iranian government blames both Israel and the United States, and counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp is drawn into the crisis.
How long does it take to read Protect and Defend?
About 1 hours (5 pages), or about 2 days at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Protect and Defend?
If you liked it, try Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn, Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy or Only the Dead by Jack Carr.