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He is known for his [[conservative]] political beliefs, and is also a part owner of the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. <ref>http://www.nndb.com/people/504/000022438/</ref> | He is known for his [[conservative]] political beliefs, and is also a part owner of the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. <ref>http://www.nndb.com/people/504/000022438/</ref> | ||
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==Books by Tom Clancy== | ==Books by Tom Clancy== | ||
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*''Clear and Present Danger'' (1989) - Central America and drugs are the focus - distrust of reporters and politicians is a theme. | *''Clear and Present Danger'' (1989) - Central America and drugs are the focus - distrust of reporters and politicians is a theme. | ||
*''The Sum of All Fears'' (1991) - [[Israel]] loses a nuke, which is then used by terrorists on an American city. | *''The Sum of All Fears'' (1991) - [[Israel]] loses a nuke, which is then used by terrorists on an American city. | ||
| − | *''Without Remorse'' (1993) - origin of the [[John Clark]] | + | *''Without Remorse'' (1993) - Details origin of the character [[John Clark]], and is set during the [[Vietnam War]]. |
*''Debt of Honor'' (1994) - what if [[Japan]] invaded a US island? (ends with a 9/11 style attack on the US Capitol). | *''Debt of Honor'' (1994) - what if [[Japan]] invaded a US island? (ends with a 9/11 style attack on the US Capitol). | ||
*''Executive Orders'' (1996) - continues where ''Debt of Honor'' left off, with Jack Ryan bumped up to President of the United States, just in time to deal with a new threat in the Middle East. | *''Executive Orders'' (1996) - continues where ''Debt of Honor'' left off, with Jack Ryan bumped up to President of the United States, just in time to deal with a new threat in the Middle East. | ||
*''SSN'' (1996) - based on a video game. Set on the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Cheyenne during a war with China. | *''SSN'' (1996) - based on a video game. Set on the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Cheyenne during a war with China. | ||
*''Rainbow Six'' (1998) - [[John Clark]] leads an elite counter-terrorist group - biggest challenge is global eco-terrorists. | *''Rainbow Six'' (1998) - [[John Clark]] leads an elite counter-terrorist group - biggest challenge is global eco-terrorists. | ||
| − | *''The Bear and the Dragon'' (2001) - "Bear" is Russia, "Dragon" is China | + | *''The Bear and the Dragon'' (2001) - "Bear" is Russia, "Dragon" is China, details a fictional conflict between the two involving the Russians discovering massive amounts of oil and gold at a time when the Chinese economy is at a nadir, so they invade Russia to obtain both, but America decides to intervene on behalf of the Russians. |
*''Red Rabbit'' (2002) - a Soviet defector seeks to prevent the assassination of a beloved religious leader | *''Red Rabbit'' (2002) - a Soviet defector seeks to prevent the assassination of a beloved religious leader | ||
*''The Teeth of the Tiger'' (2003) - Clancy tries to keep the franchise going with Jack Ryan's son | *''The Teeth of the Tiger'' (2003) - Clancy tries to keep the franchise going with Jack Ryan's son | ||
*''Dead or Alive'' (2010) - Continues the story of The Teeth of the Tiger, while featuring return appearances from many regulars, including Jack Ryan Sr, and John Clark. | *''Dead or Alive'' (2010) - Continues the story of The Teeth of the Tiger, while featuring return appearances from many regulars, including Jack Ryan Sr, and John Clark. | ||
*''Against All Enemies'' (2011) - Ex-SEAL and CIA operative Maxwell Moore is on the hunt for terrorists from Afghanistan, and discovers, after joining a special task force, that they're being aided by a powerful Mexican drug lord. | *''Against All Enemies'' (2011) - Ex-SEAL and CIA operative Maxwell Moore is on the hunt for terrorists from Afghanistan, and discovers, after joining a special task force, that they're being aided by a powerful Mexican drug lord. | ||
| − | *''Locked On'' (2011) - While Jack Ryan Sr leads the hunt for Islamic terrorists, his father runs a campaign for re-election, while John Clark finds himself on the run when accused of murder. | + | *''Locked On'' (2011) - While Jack Ryan Sr leads the hunt for Islamic terrorists, his father runs a campaign for re-election, while John Clark finds himself on the run when accused of murder. Features many corrupt liberals as enemies who collude with terrorists and other rogue elements to prevent Jack Ryan from reconstituting a conservative government in America. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:26, December 19, 2012
Tom Clancy is a military-thriller and near-future science fiction writer. His best known works include the Jack Ryan novels and Tom Clancy's Net Force.
He is known for his conservative political beliefs, and is also a part owner of the Baltimore Orioles. [1]
Books by Tom Clancy
- The Hunt For Red October (1984) - introduces Jack Ryan as a CIA analyst who gets caught up in the biggest field operation in decades when a highly respected Soviet navy sub captain decides to defect.
- Red Storm Rising (1986) - fiction about World War III. Does not include Jack Ryan.
- Patriot Games (1987) - the back story of Jack Ryan, former marine lieutenant who stops a terrorist kidnapping in London, and is then himself targeted by the terrorists.
- Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988) - "Cardinal" is a spy passing Soviet secrets to the US. Partly set in Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation.
- Clear and Present Danger (1989) - Central America and drugs are the focus - distrust of reporters and politicians is a theme.
- The Sum of All Fears (1991) - Israel loses a nuke, which is then used by terrorists on an American city.
- Without Remorse (1993) - Details origin of the character John Clark, and is set during the Vietnam War.
- Debt of Honor (1994) - what if Japan invaded a US island? (ends with a 9/11 style attack on the US Capitol).
- Executive Orders (1996) - continues where Debt of Honor left off, with Jack Ryan bumped up to President of the United States, just in time to deal with a new threat in the Middle East.
- SSN (1996) - based on a video game. Set on the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Cheyenne during a war with China.
- Rainbow Six (1998) - John Clark leads an elite counter-terrorist group - biggest challenge is global eco-terrorists.
- The Bear and the Dragon (2001) - "Bear" is Russia, "Dragon" is China, details a fictional conflict between the two involving the Russians discovering massive amounts of oil and gold at a time when the Chinese economy is at a nadir, so they invade Russia to obtain both, but America decides to intervene on behalf of the Russians.
- Red Rabbit (2002) - a Soviet defector seeks to prevent the assassination of a beloved religious leader
- The Teeth of the Tiger (2003) - Clancy tries to keep the franchise going with Jack Ryan's son
- Dead or Alive (2010) - Continues the story of The Teeth of the Tiger, while featuring return appearances from many regulars, including Jack Ryan Sr, and John Clark.
- Against All Enemies (2011) - Ex-SEAL and CIA operative Maxwell Moore is on the hunt for terrorists from Afghanistan, and discovers, after joining a special task force, that they're being aided by a powerful Mexican drug lord.
- Locked On (2011) - While Jack Ryan Sr leads the hunt for Islamic terrorists, his father runs a campaign for re-election, while John Clark finds himself on the run when accused of murder. Features many corrupt liberals as enemies who collude with terrorists and other rogue elements to prevent Jack Ryan from reconstituting a conservative government in America.