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Patriot Games
Book • 1987
In 'Patriot Games', Tom Clancy introduces Jack Ryan, a former Marine and CIA analyst turned history professor, who finds himself embroiled in an international terrorist plot while vacationing in London.
After heroically foiling an assassination attempt against the Prince and Princess of Wales, Ryan becomes the target of the Ulster Liberation Army.
As he navigates this dangerous world, Ryan must protect his family and engage in a relentless pursuit of justice, transforming from a historian into a reluctant hero.
The novel delves into themes of terrorism, personal and global conflicts, and the intricate details of espionage and counter-terrorism operations.
After heroically foiling an assassination attempt against the Prince and Princess of Wales, Ryan becomes the target of the Ulster Liberation Army.
As he navigates this dangerous world, Ryan must protect his family and engage in a relentless pursuit of justice, transforming from a historian into a reluctant hero.
The novel delves into themes of terrorism, personal and global conflicts, and the intricate details of espionage and counter-terrorism operations.
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Recommended by Howard Tayler as one of Tom Clancy's first novels, focusing on Jack Ryan's fight against Irish terrorists.
11.27: The Elemental Thriller
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Pete Wright and Andy Nelson when discussing the Jack Ryan film series and the decision to skip adapting this book.
Pete Wright and Andy Nelson when discussing the Jack Ryan film series and the decision to skip adapting this book.
The Hunt for Red October
