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The Hunt for Red October

Book • 1984
The Hunt for Red October is Tom Clancy's debut novel, published in 1984.

It follows Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius as he plots to defect to the United States with his advanced ballistic missile submarine, the Red October.

The novel introduces CIA analyst Jack Ryan, who must prove his theory that Ramius intends to defect rather than launch a surprise attack.

The story involves a complex cat-and-mouse game between the Soviet Navy, the U.S.

Navy, and the CIA, highlighting the technological and strategic aspects of Cold War naval warfare.

The book is known for its detailed technical descriptions and its sympathetic portrayal of both Soviet and American characters.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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David McCloskey
to illustrate the zeitgeist of 1984, when the film adaptation was released.
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14. Crossing the Iron Curtain: The CIA’s Mole In Moscow (Ep 1)
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Nick Irving
when discussing his writing inspirations.
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#118 Nick Irving - "The Reaper"
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Jack Carr
as one of the authors he read in fifth grade, highlighting the technical aspects of his novels.
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Jack Carr on Writing, Becoming World Class, and Building Character
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David McCloskey
as a book that had just been released that year, while chatting with Lee Marvin on a plane.
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67. The Great Betrayal: Defecting to Moscow (Ep 2)
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Aaron MacLean
as a captivating series read during his teenage years.
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Ep 175: Mick Ryan on War & Fiction
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Brian Pantravera
as his favorite Naval Institute book.
Learning War, Winning in the Age of AI: Lessons in Adaptive Strategy with Trent Hone
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John Rocha
while discussing the books he read in high school in Virginia.
THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER Analysis and Breakdown- 2024 James Earl Jones Tribute
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Buck Sexton
as an author who influenced him as a child.
#58 Buck Sexton - Twitter Files, Dr. Fauci, Epstein, ChatGPT, Education System, and Title 42
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Joe Rogan
as an example of Tom Clancy's works.
#1942 - Mark Greaney
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Katherine Voyles
as a childhood favorite and a clear example of a thriller with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Chatter: The Legacy of “The Hunt for Red October” with Katherine Voyles
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Mark Greaney
in relation to the Jack Ryan films.
#1942 - Mark Greaney
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Pete Wright
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Andy Nelson
as the first Jack Ryan novel and the basis for the film adaptation.
The Hunt for Red October

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