by Tom Clancy
Part of Jack Ryan, book 3
First published 1988
Beneath the waves, a Soviet submarine commander has made a daring choice. The Red October, the USSR's most advanced nuclear sub, is now heading west. The Americans want to capture her. The Russians want her back. As the hunt intensifies, the stakes couldn't be higher - for the crews, their nations, and the fate of the world. In this runaway bestseller that launched Tom Clancy's career, the greatest espionage game in history is underway.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Soviet Union, United States
Period: Late Cold War period, about 1981
469 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley