I read Oath Of Loyalty in a day, unable to be released from its gravitational pull of excellence for even a moment. It’s fucking fantastic! Spectacular from start to finish. Sensational, astonishing and magnificent. In the dictionary next to the word “awesome” there should be a picture of the Oath Of Loyalty cover. In fact, just take every superlative you can think of and apply it to this book. It’s that damn good.
With Anthony Cook in the White House, things are changing in Washington and not for the better. With the help of his calculating wife, he’s amassing unprecedented power and surrounding himself with people loyal to him, which does not include Irene Kennedy or Mitch Rapp. And to keep the peace, Kennedy is forced to negotiate a truce between Cook and Rapp to alleviate the President’s concerns that Rapp is a threat to him. All Rapp must do is stay visible and out of the country as long as Cook is president. However, one of President Cook’s most loyal advisors gets into Cook’s head that Mitch won’t honor the truce and sets in motion a plot with contracted killers to go after Rapp’s partner Claudia Gould, in a way to keep Rapp occupied and away from the President. And if Rapp takes a bullet in the process, even better. But Rapp is still the world’s most elite covert operative and assassin, and he will do everything it takes to protect Claudia and make sure those responsible pay for their actions.
Oath Of Loyalty’s plot is adeptly crafted with a focus on intensity, intelligence and ingenuity. The pressure that Rapp is under to protect the people and the country he cares deeply about creates a high level of tension that doesn’t let up for a second. All the while, Rapp leverages the collective brainpower of those around him to devise plans that he hopes will outwit the President and his team who believe they are a step ahead. Which leads to a world-class level of creativity and cunning on the part of Rapp and Kennedy – and the inclusion of a few, shall we say, idiosyncratic characters – to ensure they turn the tables on those who mean them harm. Put together, these pieces create a cerebral thriller with action, humor and pacing as fast as a speeding bullet homing in on its intended target.
The stories Kyle Mills continues to write for the Mitch Rapp series are nothing short of staggering greatness. With the brilliance of Oath Of Loyalty, there’s now enough statistically relevant evidence to state that Kyle is on one hell of a heater. He’s producing hit after hit like he’s on a legendary roll in Vegas with no signs of crapping out anytime soon. He has proven, yet again, that he was the perfect choice to continue this beloved series, taking it to new heights and doing Vince Flynn proud.
Whether you’re a long time Mitch Rapp fan or new to the series, do yourself a favor and purchase this book ASAP, then immediately put it at the top of your TBR pile. You need to read this book. It’s phenomenal and easily one of the best books you’ll read this year!
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