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Mitch Rapp’s gritty origins come to life in Don Bentley’s new novel Double Tap, set in the mid-1990s and following the young CIA recruit as he transforms from a hot-headed college grad into a lethal operative. With Vince Flynn’s legacy in mind, Bentley dives deep into Rapp’s formative years, showing how mentors like Stan Hurley and Irene Kennedy help channel his vengeance into discipline—and how he evolves from solo missions to leading global counterterrorism teams. The story also spotlights Irene’s rise within the CIA, including her historic briefing of a U.S. president, while exploring real-world tensions with Israel and lingering questions about Saddam Hussein’s weapons. Drawing on his own military and FBI background, Bentley crafts a tense, politically layered thriller that honors Flynn’s vision while carving out his own voice under the weight of fan expectations.

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