Vince Flynn

Vince Flynn (1966-2013) was an American author known for his political thrillers featuring the CIA operative Mitch Rapp. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Flynn worked as a marine engineer before pursuing writing full-time. His debut novel, "Term Limits" (1999), introduced Rapp, a highly skilled counterterrorism agent. The novel became a bestseller and launched Flynn's literary career. Over the next decade, Flynn wrote 14 Rapp novels, including "Consent to Kill" and "Kill Shot." His books were critically acclaimed for their taut pacing, intricate plots, and realistic action sequences. Flynn received numerous awards, including the International Thriller of the Year Award in 2007 for "Memorial Day." Flynn's work was praised for its insights into counterterrorism and its exploration of moral dilemmas in the war on terror. His novels have sold over 20 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over 20 languages. Flynn's legacy as a master of the political thriller genre lives on through his influential writing and the ongoing success of the Mitch Rapp series.