by Tom Clancy
Part of Jack Ryan Universe, book 15
First published 2011
Jack Ryan Sr. abandons his quiet retirement to seek the presidency during America's crisis. His political opponent strikes back with fabricated accusations against John Clark, Ryan's trusted ally. Clark becomes a fugitive, racing across continents while shadowy operatives hunt him down. He must discover who orchestrated this frame-up before they capture him. At the same time, Jack Ryan Jr. and his Campus teammates investigate a puzzling connection between a Pakistani military officer and Dagestani terrorists. Ding Chavez, Dom Caruso, and the rest of the off-the-books intelligence team dig deeper into this mysterious alliance. Their separate investigations converge toward a single devastating threat. The Campus faces a conspiracy that could destroy everything they've fought to protect. Ryan Sr. battles political enemies while his son confronts international terrorists, and both struggles threaten to tear apart the Ryan family legacy.
Genres: adventure, suspense, thriller, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, fugitive
Setting: America, Dagestan, Pakistan
Period: Contemporary
853 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons