Tom Clancy’s novels are known for their realistic and suspenseful depictions of military operations and international espionage. He wrote about cutting-edge technology and the latest geopolitical threats, making his novels both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Clancy’s most famous character is Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst who rises through the ranks to become President of the United States. Ryan is a complex and relatable protagonist, and his adventures have captivated readers for decades.
Clancy’s novels have been praised for their accuracy and attention to detail. He consulted with experts from the military and intelligence communities to ensure that his depictions of these organizations were as realistic as possible.
Clancy’s novels have been criticized for their violence and glorification of war. However, Clancy’s fans argue that his novels are simply reflecting the reality of the world in which we live.
Despite the critics, Clancy’s novels remain popular. They have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into several successful films and television shows.
After Clancy’s death the Jack Ryan brand was franchised to Mark Greany.
Here are all of Tom Clancy’s books, in order of publication:
The Hunt for Red October (1984) was a critical and commercial success, and it was adapted into a successful film in 1990. It is considered to be one of the best techno-thriller novels ever written, and it helped to establish Tom Clancy as one of the most popular and successful authors of his generation.
Red Storm Rising (1986, with Larry Bond). Tom Clancy introduces readers to Cardinal Tomas O’Carroll, a powerful and influential Soviet Catholic prelate. O’Carroll is secretly working against the Soviet government, and he is tasked with helping to overthrow the Politburo and bring about a more democratic government in the Soviet Union.
The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988) is a complex and suspenseful novel that explores the themes of religion, politics, and power. It is also a fascinating look at the inner workings of the Soviet government.
Patriot Games (1987) introduces readers to Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst who becomes embroiled in a terrorist plot. Ryan is on vacation with his family in England when he intervenes to save the life of a British Royal Family member. As a result, Ryan and his family become the targets of the terrorists. It is a fast-paced and thrilling novel that follows Ryan as he tries to protect his family and stop the terrorists. It is also a suspenseful look at the world of international terrorism.
The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988): Tom Clancy introduces readers to Cardinal Tomas O’Carroll, a powerful and influential Soviet Catholic prelate. O’Carroll is secretly working against the Soviet government, and he is tasked with helping to overthrow the Politburo and bring about a more democratic government in the Soviet Union. He must use all of his cunning and influence to outsmart the KGB and other forces who are opposed to his plans.
Clear and Present Danger (1989): Jack Ryan is promoted to Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (DDCI). In this new role, he is tasked with overseeing a covert operation to overthrow the Colombian drug cartels.The operation goes awry, and Ryan is forced to take matters into his own hands. He travels to Colombia to lead the operation himself and soon finds himself in over his head.
The Sum of All Fears (1991): Jack Ryan is promoted to Vice Admiral and appointed as the National Security Advisor to the President of the United States. In this new role, he must deal with a crisis that could lead to nuclear war. A group of neo-Nazis has stolen a nuclear bomb from the Russian military, and they plan to detonate it in the United States. Ryan must race against time to stop the neo-Nazis and prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
Without Remorse (1993) is a prequel to the other Jack Ryan novels, and it tells the story of Ryan’s origins. The novel follows Ryan as he joins the Navy SEALs and is eventually recruited by the CIA.It is a fast-paced and action-packed novel that follows Ryan as he carries out dangerous missions on behalf of the CIA. It is also a fascinating look at the world of special operations and intelligence.
Executive Orders (1996) is a techno-thriller novel by Tom Clancy set in the near future. The United States is plunged into chaos after a terrorist attack kills the President and Vice President. Jack Ryan, who is the Speaker of the House, is sworn in as President. However, he soon finds himself in over his head as he tries to deal with the aftermath of the attack and prevent another one from happening.
Debt of Honor (1994) follows the story of Jack Ryan, who is now the National Security Advisor to the President of the United States. Ryan is tasked with dealing with a crisis in Japan, where a group of terrorists have seized control of a nuclear power plant. Ryan must try to prevent the terrorists from detonating the reactor and causing a nuclear meltdown.
Rainbow Six (1998) is the story of John Clark, a former Navy SEAL who is now the leader of an international counter-terrorism unit called Rainbow Six. Rainbow Six is tasked with stopping a group of terrorists who are planning to launch a series of coordinated attacks on major cities around the world. Clark and his team must race against time to stop the terrorists and prevent a global catastrophe.
The Bear and the Dragon (2000) is set in the near future. In the novel, the United States and China are on the brink of war after a Chinese fighter jet shoots down an American spy plane.
Jack Ryan, who is now the President of the United States, must try to prevent war from breaking out. He must also deal with a group of rogue Chinese generals who are planning to launch a surprise attack on the United States.
In Red Rabbit (2002) Jack Ryan, who is still the Director of the CIA, must deal with a crisis in Russia. A group of rogue generals have launched a coup against the Russian government, and they are planning to use nuclear weapons to strike the United States and its allies. Ryan must race against time to stop the coup and prevent a nuclear war. He must also deal with the political fallout of the crisis, as the United States and its allies debate how to respond.
In The Teeth of the Tiger (2003) Jack Ryan, who is now the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), must deal with a crisis in the Middle East. A group of terrorists have stolen a nuclear weapon, and they are planning to detonate it in a major city. Ryan must stop the terrorists and prevent a nuclear catastrophe. He must also deal with the political fallout of the crisis, as the United States and its allies debate how to respond.
In Dead or Alive with Grant Blackwood. (2010) Jack Ryan, who is now retired from the CIA, is called back into service to help track down a terrorist leader who is planning a major attack on the United States. He must use all of his skills and experience to track down the terrorist and stop the attack. He must also deal with the political fallout of the crisis, as the United States and its allies debate how to respond.
In Against All Enemies with Peter Telep (2011) Jack Ryan is the President of the United States. He is facing a series of challenges, including the threat of terrorism, the rise of China, and the economic crisis. He must use all of his skills and experience to protect the United States and its allies. He must also work to improve the economy and create jobs for Americans.
Against All Enemies is a suspenseful and thought-provoking novel that explores the challenges of leading a country in the 21st century. It is also a fascinating look at the world of international diplomacy and intelligence.
After Tom Clancy’s death in 2013, novelist Mark Greaney continued to write Tom Clancy novels. The following novels are by Mark Greaney.
Locked On (2011). Jack Ryan, who is now the President of the United States, is facing a number of challenges, including the threat of terrorism, the rise of China, and the economic crisis. He is also dealing with a personal challenge. His son, Jack Jr., is now working for The Campus, a top-secret intelligence agency founded by Ryan during his first term in office. Jack Jr. is investigating a Pakistani military officer who is suspected of meeting with Dagestani terrorists.
When the Pakistani military officer is assassinated, Jack Jr. becomes a target. He must go on the run to protect his life and to uncover the truth about the assassination. Meanwhile, Ryan must deal with a growing threat in the Middle East. A crooked Pakistani general plans to procure four nuclear warheads for a notorious terrorist. They intend to use these warheads to blackmail world powers into submission. Ryan has to stop the general and the terrorist from launching a nuclear attack. He must also deal with the political fallout of the crisis, as the United States and its allies debate how to respond.
Threat Vector (2012): Jack Ryan, still the President of the United States, is facing a new threat: a cyber-attack on the American power grid.A group of hackers, led by a mysterious figure known as “Oriole,” launch a coordinated attack on power plants across the United States. The attacks cause widespread blackouts and chaos. Ryan must stop the hackers and restore power to the country. He must also deal with the political fallout of the crisis, as the American people demand answers.
Command Authority (2013) is the 18th novel in the Jack Ryan series. The novel is set in the near future and follows the story of Jack Ryan, who is the President of the United States. Ryan is facing a number of challenges, including the threat of terrorism, the rise of China, and the economic crisis.
Ryan must also deal with a new threat: a Russian president who is determined to restore Russia’s former superpower status. The Russian president, Valeri Volodin, is a ruthless and ambitious man who is willing to use any means necessary to achieve his goals.The novel escalates into a tense confrontation between the United States and Russia. Ryan must use all of his skills and experience to prevent a war between the two superpowers.
Support and Defend (2014) is set in the near future. Jack Ryan is the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Ryan is facing a number of challenges, including the threat of terrorism, the rise of China, and the economic crisis. Ryan must also deal with another threat: a group of rogue American generals who are planning to launch a coup d’état and establish a new government that will be more responsive to the needs of the people. Ryan must use all of his skills and experience to protect the United States from this grave threat.
Full Force and Effect (2014) is set in the near future and follows the story of Jack Ryan, who is now the President of the United States. Ryan is facing a number of challenges, including the threat of terrorism, the rise of China, and the economic crisis. Ryan has to deal with a new threat: a group of rogue Chinese generals who are planning to launch a surprise attack on the United States. The generals are led by General Li Peng, who is a powerful and ambitious man who is determined to make China the world’s leading superpower.
Under Fire (2015) is set in the near future. Jack Ryan, who is the President of the United States. He must deal with a new threat: a group of Russian terrorists who are planning to launch a series of attacks on the United States. The terrorists are led by a mysterious figure known as “The Emir.” The Emir is a ruthless and intelligent terrorist who is determined to inflict as much damage on the United States as possible. He plans to launch a coordinated attack on American cities, using suicide bombers, truck bombs, and other weapons.Ryan learns of The Emir’s attack plot and races against time to stop it. He must use all of his skills and experience to protect the United States from a grave threat.
Duty and Honor (2016): Jack Ryan Jr., now a senior intelligence analyst at The Campus, is investigating a German private contractor named Rostock Security Group (RSG), which he suspects is involved in illegal activities. His investigation leads him to RSG’s founder and CEO, Jürgen Rostock. Rostock is a former German Special Forces general, and he is a powerful and influential figure. He is secretly building a private army, and he plans to use it to overthrow the German government and establish a new Reich. Jack Jr. must stop Rostock before he can carry out his plans.
Point of Contact (2017) follows the story of Jack Ryan Jr., who is nw working for Hendley Associates, a financial analysis firm that is secretly a front for The Campus, a top-secret intelligence agency.Jack Jr. is assigned to investigate Dalfan Technologies, a Singaporean company that is suspected of being involved in money laundering and other illegal activities. Jack Jr. travels to Singapore with his colleague, Paul Brown, to conduct the investigation. While in Singapore, Jack Jr. and Brown discover that Dalfan Technologies is developing a cyberwarfare weapon that could be used to disrupt the global economy. They must stop Dalfan Technologies before they can deploy the weapon.
Line of Sight (2018): Jack Ryan Jr., is now working for The Campus, a top-secret intelligence agency. Jack Jr. is assigned to investigate a Russian plot to assassinate the President of the United States. He travels to Russia with his colleague, Domingo Chavez, to conduct the investigation. They discover that the plot is being led by a mysterious figure known as “The Kremlin’s Assassin.” Jack Jr. and Chavez have to stop the assassination plot before it can be carried out. They must also uncover the identity of “The Kremlin’s Assassin” and bring him to justice.
Enemy Contact (2019): Jack Jr. is assigned to investigate a leak of CIA secrets. He soon discovers that the leak is part of a larger conspiracy to undermine the CIA and the entire US intelligence community. Jack Jr. must race against time to stop the conspiracy and prevent the CIA’s secrets from falling into the wrong hands. He must also uncover the identity of the person behind the conspiracy and bring them to justice.
Firing Point (2020: Jack Ryan Jr., is now the Deputy Director of The Campus, a top-secret intelligence agency. Jack Jr. is assigned to investigate a series of cyberattacks on US military bases. He soon discovers that the attacks are part of a larger plan by a hostile foreign power to cripple the US military. Jack Jr. must stop the attacks before they can cause any more damage. He must also uncover the identity of the hostile foreign power behind the attacks and bring them to justice.
Target Acquired (2021): Jack Ryan Jr. is now the Director of The Campus, a top-secret intelligence agency. He is assigned to investigate a series of terrorist attacks in Europe. He soon discovers that the attacks are part of a larger plan by a terrorist organization to destabilize Europe and sow chaos. Jack Jr. must race against time to stop the attacks and prevent the terrorist organization from achieving its goals. He must also uncover the identity of the terrorist organization’s leader and bring him to justice.
Zero Hour (2022), is set in the near future and follows Jack Ryan Jr., who is now the Director of The Campus, a top-secret intelligence agency. He is assigned to investigate a series of cyberattacks on South Korean infrastructure. He soon discovers that the attacks are part of a larger plan by North Korea to launch a surprise attack on South Korea. Jack Jr. must stop the North Korean attack before it can happen. He must also uncover the identity of the North Korean leader who is planning the attack and bring him to justice.
_____________
And that’s all Tom Clancy books, in order of publication. Did you have any idea Tom Clancy wrote quite so many books?