An Email/Post First!

This month, we have a first. A post from a bookstore.

“We've been reviewing our author photos file and fell upon this one taken at Vince's first book talk and signing at The Poisoned Pen. The photo is still in great shape and captures the late author's zest brilliantly.”

A Fan Shares Her Memories Of Vince

June 19, 2024 marked 11 years since Vince passed, after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Hundreds of fans shared their memories of him via emails and posts. including Teresa. “Went to several book signings and he was always so nice and took the time to talk to my son. We never felt rushed. Just a really nice guy and a great author!”

An Album Of Fan Photos To Remember Vince

In response to our monthly Where Are You Reading post, Carlos shared this:

“I used a lot of pictures emailed to me by fans in my tribute scrapbook that we sent to Vince's wife and children. I received a beautiful letter from her thanking me for such an amazing gift. I couldn't have done it without all the fans coming together and showing their love of Vince Flynn”

Tom Barnard Shares Memories Of Vince

“I miss Vince very much! Whether it was going to his house or everyone coming to our house, the discussions, the laughs, the dinner parties, it was all wonderful! I will never forget one morning I am about to go on the air and my phone rings. It was Vince and in a very somber tone he said, ‘Tom, your mother died.’ What a caring, lovely person. Vince, why don’t you write a book about Heaven!! BTW, speaking of Heaven, say hello to my Mom for me!” - Tom Barnard, host of the KQ92 Morning Show in Minneapolis for 37 years.

The Sleepless Pastor - Due To Mitch Rapp

“Well over 10 years ago, I discovered Vince Flynn and couldn't get enough of his books. I read the first 3 in record time (for me). I was talking with a pastor friend who had been a medic in Vietnam, after that became a police detective and then a pastor, and told him how awesome the books were. He said that he would be interested in reading them.

After I gave them to him, he walked into church on a Sunday morning and, in a very loud voice, said, "Jim, I'm really mad at you. I haven't slept all week, in fact I was up until 2:30 last night reading the Vince Flynn books!"

Kyle Mills carried on that tradition of "can't put it down," and from what I have read of Don Bentley's work, that tradition will be carried on.” - James

A Fan Binge Reads The Mitch Rapp Series

“I started reading the Mitch Rapp series in 2023 for my annual binge-read. This is a personal reading tradition I have been following since 2017 wherein I read one-author, one-character series from start to finish. I had heard great things about this series in the last few years and was keen to pick them up. I also knew my brother had read a few of Vince Flynn's earlier novels because our local bookseller had gotten him hooked on them. So, I pulled these out from our home library shelf and collected the rest on my eBook reader. I finished the entire collection of 23 books (including Term Limits) between Oct-Nov 2023 and am now a complete fan.” - Ashima

A Fan Recovers From Brain Trauma By Reading Mitch Rapp

“Six years ago I had a bicycle accident in Paradise, CA. I spent a month in the hospital in the trauma brain injury section. They tell me I'm lucky to carry on a conversation. I started reading as a brain exercise. I'm a pretty slow reader, but I stick to it. I'm ecstatic to find the Mitch Rapp series. I truly enjoy them and am sorry I'm getting to the current ending of them. Thanks for writing them and if possible keep them coming.”

Thanks,
Kevin

A Note From The Grandson Of An Ambassador Who Has Passed

“I just wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart. A while ago, you gave my grandfather Rodney Green an early edition of the new Code Red book. My grandfather unfortunately passed away before he could finish the book. He battled cancer long and hard and absolutely loved your books to death. I want to thank you again because he cherished that moment you gave him that book, he was ecstatic thinking that someone thought of little old him in no where West Virginia. That's how he put it to me at least, he was so proud and happy to be someone you guys chose to review the book he told everyone he knew about it. Before he passed he was upset knowing he wasn't gonna be able to finish the book, but he was damn happy to be in your guys thoughts. Thanks again.”

Early Reviews For Code Red

This month we are cheating a bit. We are featuring some of the reviews from Mitch Rapp Ambassadors.

“Kyle Mills really pulls out all the stops in his finale and leads us all the way to the last page wanting more and standing up and clapping.” - Matt Persson - read complete review.

“The action is intense and the pages turn with ease as the reader cannot wait to see what will happen next. It is entertainment at its best.” - Dave - read complete review.

“No doubt this is a 5 star book, perhaps the finest of Mills' Rapp series! You don't want to miss this one!!!” - Jerry Olesen - read complete review.

“When you open a Mitch Rapp book, expectations are almost insurmountably high, yet somehow Kyle Mills always delivers.” - Bill Griffin - read complete review.

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Vince Meets Anna Riley

“Just wanted to share this story with you about the day I introduced my daughter to Vince because I think it would make him so happy. 

My wife and I started reading his novels when we got married 19 years ago and absolutely loved them. So much so that we named our daughter Anna Riley.

We had the chance to meet Vince once and, even though she was only 3 at the time, she proceeded to lecture him about the fate of her namesake. It was hysterical. I’ll never forget the look on his face when she told him her name. 

She’s 16 now. Varsity lacrosse player, amazing singer, local beauty queen, highly involved in our church and an all around wonderful American girl. I think Vince would be super proud. Miss him greatly.” - Todd

Vincent J. Flynn: 1966 - 2013

Vince Flynn, the bestselling author of the Mitch Rapp thriller series died in 2013 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 47.  The fifth of seven children, Vince Flynn was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 6, 1966.