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Tom Clancy Act of Defiance

Jack Ryan, Book 24

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Tom Clancy Act of Defiance

By: Jeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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FOR JACK RYAN, THE GREATEST THREAT LURKS BENEATH THE WAVES . . . AGAIN.

US intelligence is reporting turmoil in the Russian navy. Their deadliest submarine, the Belgorod, has unexpectedly launched. Who authorised the departure? What mission is it on? And, most disturbing of all, what weapons do the giant doors on the sub's bow hide?

It's been four decades since a similar incident with the Soviet sub, Red October, ended happily, thanks to a young CIA analyst named Jack Ryan.

Now, President Jack Ryan finds himself with fleets of ships, squadrons of jets, and teams of SEALs at his command, but what he doesn't have is insight into the plans of the Belgorod's commander. It falls to a younger generation of Ryans to do the dangerous work that will reveal that information.

But there's always a price to be paid. When the final moments tick away, will Jack Ryan have to choose between the safety of his country and the safety of his child?

©2024 Jeffrey Wilson and Brian Andrews (P)2024 Penguin Random House Audio Espionage Genre Fiction Military Spies & Politics Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense War & Military Russia Soviet Union Submarine

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Just loved this book it had everything and tied in very well to one of the first novels Tom Clancy wrote highly recommended

Another masterpiece

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Excellent story which you almost couldn't tell wasn't from Clancy. Great twists and narration

Gripping Ryan story

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Final a book like the old Clancy novel. Multiple people with different stories and not all super hero. It about the team

Final a book like the old Clancy novels

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This was a sort of rewrite of Red October in many ways, but really felt like Clancy had actually written it. i got the feeling though that it was intentionally so in many places as an ode to onw of the best books ever written. it really tugged at the nostalgia strings and made you feel like you were personally part of this new story as you know the old ones so well, and we know the characters. Great drama and grit, but with the added suspense of being Submarines again. Old faces turn up and if you've read the original 5 or so books, you'll know most of them, if not all. I was sad when the book ended, but it did make me think deeply at the same time, as in the business of Submarines, of which I know very well, and also under the current world climate of Russia trying to be the Soviets again, this book is right on the money with regards to a very possible scenario I don't want to even imagine. If you enjoyed the early Clancy books especially, then listen to this book! You won't regret it.

Best in a long time... modern feel to a cold war scenario

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Loved this as much as The Hunt for Red October. Great to meet a new Ryan. Looking forward to the next episode.

So enjoyable

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Outstanding detail and flow. Held you in suspense and made sure you had to keep up and thinking. Great character portrayal and to see the old boys come back totally he party.

Back to the best.

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Okay, I am very used to the Tom Clancy books - whoever writes them. This one, read as usual by the fabulous Scott Brick, brought another Ryan to the forefront. Great to use the Red October as a foundation to the story, not cheapening either the original or this one. ONE CRITICISM only (Vasilli - sorry couldn’t resist that😀). As I mentioned, I am well used to the level of technical detail the books have, I guess the new writers, like Tom, have experience of military service. However, the detail about the sub instruments and personnel did go on and on a bit too much - even to a Clancy stalwart. Ease up Commander, we need the detail for sure, but just a little less or you might lose some of your audience. Well done Scott Brick for keeping me along for the journey.

Great Story, Great Narration, just a tad over detailed with technical stuff

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Fast paced. It's one of the best JR books in the recent era, in my opinion. Great follow-up to the series and Red October. Another Ryan family member emerges as a future principal.

Excellent classic Jack Ryan

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Jack Ryan book as good as if it was written by Tom Clancy himself! Brilliant performance as usual by Scott Brick.

Brilliant

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A perfect story, speed, interpretation. I am a bit afraid what's next as it's not too obvious and it works be a pity to stop the series here...😳

Better than the good Red October

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