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Enemy of the State

Mitch Rapp • Book 16

4.58 ABR Score (31.2K ratings)
★ 4.33 Goodreads (21.6K) ★ 4.63 Audible (9.6K)
11h 33m Released 2017 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Few thriller writers dare to name 9/11 financiers directly — Mills and Flynn do, and Scott Brick makes every word feel classified.

  • Great if you want: geopolitical thrillers where the politics actually matter
  • Listening experience: tightly wound and propulsive — 11 hours disappears fast
  • Narration: Brick's measured intensity suits covert-ops gravity perfectly
  • Skip if: you're new to Rapp — 16 books in, lore runs deep

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About This Audiobook

CIA operative Mitch Rapp finds himself in an impossible position when a covert post-9/11 agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia begins to unravel. After evidence surfaces linking Saudi royalty to terrorist funding, Rapp receives orders to deliver a brutal message to the kingdom's leadership. The mission comes with a devastating catch: America cannot be seen acting against its ally, leaving Rapp to operate without official backing or protection. When he refuses to abandon the operation, Rapp makes the ultimate sacrifice, severing ties with the agency that defined his career and assembling a team of mercenaries to complete what his government started.

Scott Brick delivers another masterful performance in this high-stakes thriller, his gravelly voice perfectly capturing Rapp's determination and moral complexity. Brick's measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the intricate political machinations while building relentless tension as Rapp's situation grows increasingly desperate. His distinct characterizations help differentiate the sprawling cast of operatives, politicians, and adversaries across multiple continents. The audio format proves ideal for this labyrinthine conspiracy, as Brick's authoritative narration guides listeners through dense geopolitical plotting while never losing sight of the personal stakes driving Rapp's dangerous gambit.