by Tom Clancy
Part of Jack Ryan, book 8
First published 1996
When a terrorist attack kills the President and most of Congress, Vice President Jack Ryan is thrust into the Oval Office. Overwhelmed by the weight of his new responsibilities, Ryan must calm a grieving nation, restore the government, and uncover the conspiracy behind the attack - all while fending off enemies, both foreign and domestic, who seek to take advantage of the chaos.
Genres: american-fiction, suspense, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: United States
875 pages · Hardcover · Putnam
Content warnings: violence