Mitch Rapp Books in Order

by Vince Flynn · 24 books · ⭐ 4.61 average rating · Updated 2026-07-11

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A relentless CIA counterterrorism operative wages a one-man war against enemies of the United States.

Here is the complete Mitch Rapp reading order — all 24 books by Vince Flynn, in the order you should read them:

Publication order (recommended)

  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)
  11. American Assassin(2010)
  12. Kill Shot(2012)
  13. The Last Man(2013)
  14. The Survivor(2015)
  15. Order to Kill(2016)
  16. Enemy of the State(2017)
  17. Red War(2018)
  18. Lethal Agent(2019)
  19. Total Power(2020)
  20. Enemy at the Gates(2021)
  21. Oath of Loyalty(2022)
  22. Code Red(2023)
  23. Capture or Kill(2024)
  24. Denied Access(2025)

Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the Mitch Rapp series?

There are 24 books in the Mitch Rapp series by Vince Flynn, beginning with Transfer of Power (1999) and most recently Denied Access (2025).

What is the first Mitch Rapp book?

The first book is Transfer of Power, published in 1999. That's where new readers should start.

Should I read Mitch Rapp in publication or chronological order?

Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.

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