The Survivor: by Vince Flynn and Kyle Mills - A 15-Minute Summary & Analysis Preview: Between 1999 and 2012, Vince Flynn published 13 books in the Mitch Rapp series. He self-published his first book, but it quickly caught the attention of a publisher and later appeared on The New York Times best-seller list for paperbacks. Flynn's second novel, Transfer of Power, introduced the character of CIA agent Mitch Rapp. In October 2007, his ninth book, Protect and Defend, rose to No. 1 on The New York Times best-seller list. Flynn's website reports both world leaders and intelligence professionals around the world read his books, prompting one high-ranking CIA official to tell his people, "I want you to read Flynn's books and start thinking about how we can more effectively wage this war on terror." PLEASE NOTE: This is a Summary and Analysis of the book and NOT the original book. This companion includes the following: Book Overview Main and Secondary Character List Summary of the Chapters Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols... This Analysis fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience."