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Violence
A lot
Graphic violence — an Israeli strike on Iran; Rapp's operations in the aftermath; Iranian retaliation
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild — some adult situations
Substance Use
None
No meaningful substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The Iranian retaliation — what form it takes; Rapp's role in preventing it; the geopolitical consequences of a destroyed nuclear program
What this book is about
Israel destroys Iran's primary nuclear facility — with Mitch Rapp's covert involvement. Iran immediately begins planning a massive retaliation. Protect and Defend is the tenth Mitch Rapp novel — Flynn's most Iran-focused; the geopolitical stakes are some of the series' highest.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Israel striking Iran's nuclear facility
Iranian retaliation — geopolitical stakes
Tenth in Mitch Rapp publication order
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