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The Hunt for Red October

by Tom Clancy · 1984 · 387 pages

Jack Carr
Jack Carr
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Jack Carr

About This Book

A Soviet submarine captain attempts to defect to the United States with a state-of-the-art nuclear vessel. CIA analyst Jack Ryan must decipher the captain's intentions and navigate a high-stakes maritime chase to prevent a global conflict. The novel popularized the techno-thriller genre through its detailed focus on military technology and intelligence operations.

Genres

Science & TechnologyFiction & LiteratureSociety & Politics

Topics

CommunicationCritical ThinkingDecision MakingEspionageRisk ManagementSystems Thinking

Book Details

Published

1984

Pages

387

Language

en

ISBN

9780870212857

Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Mystery and Thriller BooksPBS Great American Read

Series

Part 1 of Jack Ryan

Audiobook Available

18h 42m
Narrated by Scott Brick

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