865. "Red War" by Kyle Mills – 4 Stars

Red War by Kyle Mills – 4 Stars

Publisher: Simon & Schhuster

ISBN: 9781501190599

Mitch Rapp teams with Grisha Azarov the Russian he shot in a previous mission and who now is hunted by the Russian President for his failure of that mission. The Russian Federation is in turmoil with the president Maxim Krupin dying of cancer who characteristically must hide his illness and make his legacy before he dies. Remember the Ukraine? Well, think bigger! The chaos he intends to deliver to fulfill that legacy of strength and intelligence now extends to the defeat of a complacent  NATO that casts a shadow over border -- strike that, HIS -- countries.

This book encompasses strategy after strategy, battle after battle between his forces and the CIA, meaning Mitch Rapp is kept hopping. Well written as usual, but maybe lacking something more than just confrontations as in previous books. The depth and cozy feeling of being right there with Mitch and all his life and relationships was limited to his skills and activities of attack and seize. Regardless, I enjoyed this novel, just not as much as the real Vince Flynn books and precious Kyle Mills continuances. So, don’t overlook reading and enjoying the back-to-back action.

 

Reviewer: Rich