by Tom Clancy
First published 1997
A shadowy cabal of Russian ultranationalists seize control of a nuclear missile silo, threatening to launch a devastating attack on American soil. Only one man stands in their way: retired U.S. Army Ranger John Clark. Thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Clark must use his elite combat skills and razor-sharp instincts to infiltrate the compound, disarm the warheads, and prevent all-out nuclear war. With time running out and the fate of millions hanging in the balance, Clark is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect his country from the brink of destruction.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, sacrifice
Setting: America, Russia
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
685 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr
Content warnings: violence, war