by Tom Clancy
Part of Jack Ryan Universe, book 1
First published 2004
Jack Ryan's son-in-law, a former CIA analyst, is drawn into a deadly global conspiracy when his mentor is assassinated. Navigating a web of lies and betrayal, he must uncover the truth behind his father-in-law's covert activities to stop a catastrophic attack. With the stakes higher than ever, he races against time to prevent a devastating strike that could shatter the foundations of American power.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, suspense, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, military-romance
Setting: Afghanistan, America, Colombia, Middle East, Vienna
Period: 21st-century
496 pages · Library Binding · Turtleback Books
Content warnings: violence