Tom Clancy Act of Defiance
The unmissable gasp-a-page Jack Ryan thriller
-
-
4.5 • 124 Ratings
-
-
- $12.99
Publisher Description
Pre-order the pulse-racing new Jack Ryan thriller, TOM CLANCY EXECUTIVE POWER, now!
________________
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?
___________
Reader reviews for ACT OF DEFIANCE
'Undoubtedly one of the best books of the series. Riveting, integrating political and military aspects, with surprising shifts and turnings'
'Netflix and prime should be fighting over the movie rights for this great read'
'The author definitely knows his subject and is well informed with the politics and command structure. The story is well constructed and leads to a good climax. Well worth the read'
'Loved the introduction of new Ryan characters. A show-stopper book and a must read. Can't wait for the next one'
Very good read; a completely absorbing plot and, as always, the final outcome fits the bill'
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Tom Clancy Act of Defiance is a riveting continuation of the Jack Ryan series and a clever nod to Clancy's debut masterpiece, The Hunt for Red October. The US is on high alert when the Russian special-purpose submarine K-329 Belgorod is launched discreetly after a retrofit. Suspicions mount for President Jack Ryan when he learns that the Belgorod is skippered by the son of the Red October's lead engineer. The mission to track down the sub falls to his daughter, Intelligence Analyst Lt. Katie Ryan, who is deployed aboard the USS Ford in the Atlantic Ocean. This is the first Jack Ryan series book by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, and their naval backgrounds lend it an unmistakable authenticity. They’ve also included the kind of technical details that Clancy fans expect and will love. Katie Ryan emerges as a formidable protagonist, carving out her own legacy of intelligence and courage, and underscoring the enduring appeal of the series.
Customer Reviews
The best non-Clancy Clancy so far.
Perhaps it was the sub-sea and Russia settings, or the in-depth call backs and ties to Red October, but this book really felt part of the Clancy universe. No superhuman Jack Jr, plus a believable use of Clark (even if he would be about 75-80 at this point). There was a bit of retconning happening too but that’s ok in a series as long-running as this. Nice and long too, but a page turner, just like Clancy’s own work. Fantastic job Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson.
Act of Defiance
Suspension and Action parked. Great to have Tom Clancy ‚back in the saddle‘, writing what can be classed as a terrific latter-day follow-up to The Hunt for Red October! Bernd H-J H Braeuer - Author
Brilliant
Loved it……just like the old days!