The Last PatriotThe Last Patriot
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What it's about
Navy SEAL turned covert operative Scot Harvath is called into a mission with very high stakes: a secret discovery about the Prophet Muhammad's final revelation, which extremists will kill to keep hidden.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Brad Thor's Scot Harvath thrillers are fast and full of action.
You'll love it if you liked
The Last Man
Only the Dead
Protect and DefendGood to know
It's part of the Scot Harvath series but stands alone. It's a political thriller.
By the numbers
- Readers81 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller42 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
- #93 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #480 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #919 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Last Patriot worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #919 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 73.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Last Patriot about?
Navy SEAL turned covert operative Scot Harvath is called into a mission with very high stakes: a secret discovery about the Prophet Muhammad's final revelation, which extremists will kill to keep hidden.
How long does it take to read The Last Patriot?
About 9 hours (356 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Last Patriot?
If you liked it, try The Last Man by Vince Flynn, Only the Dead by Jack Carr or Protect and Defend by Vince Flynn.