Consent to Kill (Mitch Rapp Series #6) Book

8/10

Vince Flynn does it again, he provides a highly entertaining thriller novel that allows you to ramp up the testosterone to 11. If it's a choice of a) going to the gym and lifting weights that equate to a small car then flexing the guns whilst looking in a mirror with the occasional grunt; or b) picking up a Vince Flynn novel and living vicariously through the life of Mitch Rapp; I'm always going to pick number b.

This novel takes a different turn from the usual outing in that Mitch Rapp is not at the forefront of stopping a cataclysmic event and more a target of vengeance from some of the people he has crossed paths with in previous outings. There is also a feeling of age creeping into Mitch's life which is a new enemy he's not had to battle before, old mother time. This combines to make a different experience which hasn't been explored before and adds a bit of fresh air into the series. Quite a few major things happen in this one too which will shape the following novels (I'll avoid any spoilers here) and I was happy with the overall story line.

In summary, this was top notch as are the others in this series. It veers a little on the long side and I can imagine that in 6 months time the plot events will merge with some of the others in the series (this is why it fails to get the ever elusive 5 star rating) but it was a fun read whilst it was going on. I can't fault this series for what it is and look forward to picking the next one up to get that testosterone rush I always often … sometimes need.

If you like this try: "The Killing Floor" by Lee Child