Authorship history
Who writes Mitch Rapp?
The Mitch Rapp series was created by Vince Flynn, who wrote 14 of its 24 novels (1999–2015). Since Capture or Kill (2024), the series has been continued by Don Bentley.
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The full authorship picture
- CreatorVince Flynn14 novels
- Continuation authorKyle Mills9 books — from The Survivor (2015) to Code Red (2023)
- Continuation authorDon Bentley2 books — from Capture or Kill (2024) to Denied Access (2025)
Every book, with its credited writer
Publication order. Every credit below is the byline recorded for that specific book — this is the checkable source for the summary above.
Transfer of Power (1999)novel
by Vince Flynn
The Third Option (2000)novel
by Vince Flynn
Separation of Power (2001)novel
by Vince Flynn
Executive Power (2003)novel
by Vince Flynn
Memorial Day (2004)novel
by Vince Flynn
Consent to Kill (2005)novel
by Vince Flynn
Act of Treason (2006)novel
by Vince Flynn
Protect and Defend (2007)novel
by Vince Flynn
Extreme Measures (2008)novel
by Vince Flynn
Pursuit of Honor (2009)novel
by Vince Flynn
American Assassin (2010)novel
by Vince Flynn
Kill Shot (2012)novel
by Vince Flynn
The Last Man (2012)novel
by Vince Flynn
The Survivor (2015)novel
by Vince Flynn · Continuation author: Kyle Mills
Order to Kill (2016)novel
· Continuation author: Kyle Mills
Enemy of the State (2017)novel
· Continuation author: Kyle Mills
Red War (2018)novel
· Continuation author: Kyle Mills
Lethal Agent (2019)novel
· Continuation author: Kyle Mills
Total Power (2020)novel
· Continuation author: Kyle Mills
Enemy at the Gates (2021)novel
· Continuation author: Kyle Mills
Oath of Loyalty (2022)novel
· Continuation author: Kyle Mills
Code Red (2023)novel
· Continuation author: Kyle Mills
Capture or Kill (2024)novel
· Continuation author: Don Bentley
Denied Access (2025)novel
· Continuation author: Don Bentley
Frequently asked questions
Who writes the Mitch Rapp series now?
The Mitch Rapp series was created by Vince Flynn, who wrote 14 of its 24 novels (1999–2015). Since Capture or Kill (2024), the series has been continued by Don Bentley.
Who created the Mitch Rapp series?
The Mitch Rapp series was created by Vince Flynn, who wrote 14 of its 24 novels (1999–2015).