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The late Tom Clancy was the undisputed master of the techno-thriller. For decades, he charmed readers with his intricate plots and deep understanding of military technology and espionage. His passion for all things martial shines through in his work, particularly in his description of geopolitical conflicts and the nuances of intelligence operations. His books can get quite farfetched, and sometimes the descriptions are overbearing, but he certainly knew how to spin a yarn.
9 'The Sum of All Fears' Rating: 4.07/5 "How could a man lead without vision?" Jack Ryan, now the Deputy Director of the CIA, faces perhaps his greatest challenge yet when a lost Israeli nuclear bomb resurfaces. It threatens to upend the peace negotiations underway, which appear to be on the brink of a breakthrough.
7 'Executive Orders' Rating: 4.11/5 "I need people who will come here at great personal sacrifice to do an important job." In Executive Orders, Jack Ryan finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the presidency following a terrorist attack that wipes out the US government’s leadership. As President, Ryan faces immediate crises: a biological attack on the United States, a brewing conflict in the Middle East, and internal political machinations.
5 'Rainbow Six' Rating: 4.13/5 "Sometimes, the only way to win is to fight dirty." Rainbow Six focuses on an elite multinational counter-terrorism unit led by John Clark, a recurring character in Clancy's universe. The plot kicks into gear when Rainbow finds out that a radical environmentalist group is planning to unleash a deadly virus to "cleanse" the Earth.
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