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It's a shame that Vince Flynn went on to focus on espionage and counterterrorism, because Term Limits is THE best political thriller this native Washingtonian has ever read. He does such a bang-up job of exposing the base nature of most politicians and how our system of government fails to work that part of you can't help cheering the killers on as they "take back America...one politician at a time." To me, though, the scariest part is that his characterizations of the men and women we think are representing us in Washington are dead-on accurate. A spectacular, riveting read you won't want to pass up!
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Not his greatest work, but Vince Flynn didn't hold back any punches in this lengthy but interesting novel. Perhaps some of our career politicians should interest themselves to this book.
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This author is addictive..I've read everything he's written
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A great read. One of the first in a series. You will want to get the rest of the Vince Flynn novels.
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As a fan of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, I was told that if you like Reacher you will love Flynn's books. Thought if I was going to read them I should start at the beginning. WOW, I can't believe I've waited this long to start these Flynn books. Highly recommend and I usually read for an hour to an hour an a half every day but I am having trouble stopping!!!!!!
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Excellent political thriller. This is the first Flynn that leads into the Mitch Rapp series. These books were recommended to me by my cousin after I told her that I really enjoyed the Reacher novels by Lee Child. Well I was not disappointed by this one and I look forward to reading the entire Rapp series. Term Limits is fast-paced and has a very realistic view of politics and political power. The book starts with the assassinations of 3 high-ranking and corrupt members of Congress with demands made by the assassins for the President and Congress to balance the budget, get rid of unneeded programs that waste billions of dollars, and implement a tough crime bill among other things. The novel contains some great characters both good and bad and leads to a very satisfying conclusion. Very high recommendation for this one!
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In one bloody night, three of Washington's most powerful politicians are executed with surgical precision. Their assassins then deliver a shocking ultimatum to the American government: set aside partisan politics and restore power to the people. no one, they warn, is out of their reach--not even the president. A joint FBI-CIA task force reveals the killers are elite military commandos, but no one knows exactly who they are or when they will strike next. Only Michael O'Rourke, a former U.S. Marine and freshman congressman, holds a clue to the violence: a hunting incident in this own past with explosive implications for his country's future.....
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This is Vince Flynn's first novel (prior to the Mitch Rapp series). It is just as exciting as any of his novels that follow. He draws the reader in immediately. I cannot put his books down until I finish and then I begin looking for the next one. Although this book was first published in 1997, it is so timely and relevant today.
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In one bloody night, three of Washington's most powerful politicians are executed with surgical precision. Their assassins then deliver a shocking ultimatum to the American Government: set aside partisian politics and restore power to the people. No one, they warn is out of their reach.
Excellent story, I enjoyed every page. Maybe something like this would work with this insane bunch running things now. Lol
Excellent story, I enjoyed every page. Maybe something like this would work with this insane bunch running things now. Lol
This the first of Vince Flynn I have read and it was excellent. Really kept your attention from the beginning, I am looking forward to reading the rest of his books. GREAT READ!
Vince Flynn is really tuned in on Washington politics. A good read
This is a scary book. Copywrited in 1997, it reminds us we were born in blood as a country over conditions very much like those today. (A nearly 50/50 split politically; a ram-it-down-their-throat government, and the "out" half disenfranchised.) Well written and fast paced it ballyhoos assasination rather than the voting booth as a quick fix for apparent problems. What on earth was Flynn thinking when he wrote this?
Excellent book, very exciting and well written.
Good Story. Tom Clanceyish, but not quite as polished
This involves politiicans, assasins, FBI-CIA, Marines and the government-lots to be solved and unraveled to make sense
Really fast moving, good read. Keeps your interest throughout. A real page turner. Conspiracy theorists....you will love this one!
Very exciting, action-packed political thriller by a great storyteller! The US is being controlled by power-hungry politicians. The president wants Congress to pass an unpopular budget. All that matters to his handlers is that the budget passes and the president is re-elected. A wrench is thrown into their plans when several key politicians are assassinated. The administration tries to spin the story, which causes another assassination and an additional warning by the killers. Enter a no-nonsense straight-shooter FBI agent to whom politics don't matter. With the quiet help of CIA, he has an idea who might be responsible. As they zero in, there is more violence. But this is vey different from the prior killings. Innocents are killed along with the politicians. Are they the same killers or copycats? What does a retired, ex-CIA black ops leader have to do with the crimes? A great read...I couldn't put it down!
This is really a great book. Lots of twists and turns and very enjoyable reading
I am hooked on this series, the stories are captivating and give me pause when looking at our countries politics even knowing they are fiction.
So pertinent to our current rulers and their attitudes. A thrilling real which made me resent having to sleep!
A completely fascinating read with a totally unexpected ending. Vince Flynn weaves an engrossing story that leaves you wondering until the end just who the good guys and bad guys are. Robert Ludlum has nothing on Mr. Flynn when it comes to intrigue and suspense.
This book was great. Vince Flynn is very insightful. I love his perspective and his characters are lifelike and believable.
I couldn't put this book down!
I couldn't put this book down!
This book was a rollercoaster ride. It portrays a cynical and realistic views of modern day politics.
Great read. Keeps you interested and has some good twists.
A fast-paced, thriller with an excellent plot.
Political assassinations by military commandos. Fast-paced, exciting
I received the book Term Limits as expected, but I haven't completed it yet. I went out of town and left it at my daughter's house. So I'll have to wait until we go back to continue reading it. After reading only a short portion of the book, I am very pleased with it; it is exactly what I expected.
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Phyllis Crawley
Political Thriller - very timely!
This is the 2nd book by this author I have read. It was a good book! It has some twists and turns in it that are not what you would expect.
A good book but a little long
This book was my introduction to Vince Flynn. Great author
Received in excellent conditions--good job!
wonderful book - total fan of Mitch Rapp and this is another great story.
Outstanding as usual from this author. So sad he will write no longer.
Too many of the main characters in this thriller accept the idea of killing politicians that they don't agree with. I found this unbelievable and somewhat offensive, and stopped reading halfway through the book, which I almost never do.
Another great one by Vince Flynn!
Can't put the book down - how many times have I said that about Vince Flynn's books? Never mind that appointment you have to go to - keep on reading. The book and his characters catch you up and you have to read just one more chapter - and then another. Try to read his books in order if possible. But if not, they still intrigue and fascinate.
I had heard rave reviews from several sources on Mr. Flynn's books, but this one was a stinker!! I spent the whole book asking myself who would believe this drivel.
Pretty good - big, but good.
One of Vince Flynn's best books.
Very Exciting read
Good thriller!
The military eliminates those bad politicos in Washington.
A cliff hanger! Can't believe I waited so long to read.
Great politicial thriller................
Another great Flynn book!
Tom Clancy style book where small band of revolutionaires try to set things straight with our political system.
This has Mitch Rapp and he is working to uncover what he thinks are vigilantes. I liked it a hell of a lot
I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to reading more in the series.
In one bloody night, three of Washingtons most powerful politicians are executed with surgical precision. Their assassins then deliver a shocking ultimatum to the American government: set aside partisan politics and restore power to the people. No one, they warn, is out of their reachnot even the president. A joint FBI-CIA task force reveals the killers are elite military commandos, but no one knows exactly who they are or when they will strike next. Only Michael ORourke, a former U.S. Marine and freshman congressman, holds a clue to the violence: a haunting incident in his own past with explosive implications for his countrys future. . .
Not my type of book. I hear that Vince Flynn is an awsome writer, but I could not finish the book. Politics are not my kind of read.
Great read. Vince will be missed.
In a night of shattering brutality, three of Washington's most powerful politicians have been executed with surgical precision. THeir assassins, vanishing without a trace, have delivered a shocking ultimatum to the American government: set aside petty, partisan politics and restore power to the people, or be held to deadly account. No one, they warn, is out of their reach - not even the president. A joint FBI-CIA task force reveals the killers are elite military commandos, but no one knows exactly who they are or when they will strike next. ONly Michael O'Rourke, a former U.S. Marine and freshman congressman, holds a clue to the violence: a haunting incident in his own past with explosive implications for his country's future.
In a night of shattering brutality, three of Washington's most powerful politicians have been executed with surgical precision. Their assassins, vanishing without a trace, have delivered a shocking ultimatum to the American government: set aside petty, partisan politics and restore power to the people, or be held to deadly account. No one, they warn, is out of their reach - not even the president. A joint FBI-CIA task force reveals the killers are elite military commandos, but no one knows exactly who they are or when they will strike next. Only Michael O'Rourke, a former U.S. Marine and freshman congressman, holds a clue to the violence: a haunting incident in his own past with explosive implications for his country's future...
In one bloody night, 3 of Washington's most powerful politicians are executed with surgical precision.
The ISBN matches but the cover on my paperback looks a bit different. It is in decent condition and is an interesting political thriller.
