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If you’ve been missing the raw, unfiltered version of Mitch Rapp—the one who kicks down doors and finishes the job by any means necessary—Don Bentley’s Capture or Kill delivers in full. This is Bentley’s second Mitch Rapp novel, and he steps into Vince Flynn’s combat boots with confidence. The result is a high-stakes prequel that’s both a throwback and a thrill ride.
Set in 2011, just before the raid on bin Laden’s compound, the story drops Rapp into a deadly web of Iranian plots, CIA infighting, and an off-the-books mission with world-shifting consequences. Rapp is younger, less restrained, and running hot. And Bentley captures that heat brilliantly.
Longtime fans will appreciate the return of familiar characters like Irene Kennedy and Mike Nash, but make no mistake—this is Rapp’s show. He dominates the page with brutal efficiency, relentless focus, and just enough internal conflict to keep things interesting.
What makes Capture or Kill stand out is its pacing—nonstop from chapter one. Bentley writes like a man on a mission, and the result is a thriller packed with no-holds-barred action. Every scene crackles with urgency, and the tension never lets up.
Bottom line? Capture or Kill is one of the strongest entries in the Mitch Rapp series in years. Whether you’re a diehard fan or just looking for your next edge-of-your-seat read, this one’s worth clearing your schedule for.
** Thanks to Edelweiss+ and Atria/Emily Bestler Books for a comp of this title. All opinions are my own.