Vince Flynn published 27 novels, beginning with Transfer of Power (1999). The series is Mitch Rapp (23 books, starting with Transfer of Power). The best-known is American Assassin (2010).
Updated September 2026
Mitch Rapp books in order (23)Series page
Reading order: 1 Transfer of Power (1999) · 2 The Third Option (2000) · 3 Separation of Power (2001) · 4 Executive Power (2003) · 5 Memorial Day (2004) · 6 Consent to Kill (2005) · 7 Act of Treason (2006) · 8 Protect and Defend (2007) · 9 Extreme Measures (2008) · 10 Pursuit of Honor (2009) · … all 23 below
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Transfer of Power (1999)
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The Third Option (2000)
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Separation of Power (2001)
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Executive Power (2003)
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Memorial Day (2004)
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Consent to Kill (Oct 2005)
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Act of Treason (2006)
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Protect and Defend (2007)
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Extreme Measures (2008)
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Pursuit of Honor (Dec 2009)
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American Assassin (2010)
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Kill Shot (2011)
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The Last Man (2012)
Pursuit of Honour Vince Flynn (2010)
Vince Flynn Collectors' Edition (2010)
Memorial Day Vince Flynn (2011)
The Survivor (2013)
Mitch Rapp Files (2018)
Red War (2018)
Lethal Agent (2019)
Total Power (2020)
Oath of Loyalty (2022)
Code Red (2023)
Where to start with Vince Flynn
Start here
Transfer of Power
Book 1 of Mitch Rapp, the series that includes American Assassin, Vince Flynn's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Term Limits (Aug 1997)
Enemy at the Gates (2021)
Capture or Kill (2024)
Vince Flynn Denied Access (2025)
Film and TV adaptations
- American Assassin (2017)Film · from American Assassin
About Vince Flynn
Vincent Joseph Flynn was an American author of political thriller novels featuring the fictional assassin Mitch Rapp. He was a story consultant for the fifth season of the television series 24. He died of prostate cancer on June 19, 2013.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vince Flynn FAQ
- How many books has Vince Flynn written?
- Vince Flynn published 27 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vince Flynn's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Mitch Rapp with Transfer of Power. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Vince Flynn's last book?
- The Survivor (2013).
- What is Vince Flynn's most famous book?
- American Assassin (2010) is Vince Flynn's most widely read book.
- Are Vince Flynn's books connected?
- 23 books belong to 1 series (Mitch Rapp); the other 4 books stand alone.
- Which Vince Flynn books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including American Assassin (film, 2017).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.