A little more than thirty years ago Tom Clancy was
a Maryland insurance broker with a passion for naval history. Years
before, he had been an English major at Baltimore's Loyola College
and had always dreamed of writing a novel. His first
effort, The Hunt for Red October—the first of the phenomenally
successful Jack Ryan novels—sold briskly as a result of rave
reviews, then catapulted onto the New York
Times bestseller list after President Reagan pronounced it
“the perfect yarn.” From that day forward, Clancy established
himself as an undisputed master at blending exceptional realism and
authenticity, intricate plotting, and razor-sharp suspense. He
passed away in October 2013.
Mike Maden is the author of the critically acclaimed Drone
series. He holds both a master's and Ph.D. in political science
from the University of California at Davis, specializing in
international relations and comparative politics. He has lectured
and consulted on the topics of war and the Middle East, among
others. Maden has served as a political consultant and campaign
manager in state and national elections, and hosted his own local
weekly radio show for a year.
Praise for Tom Clancy Point of Contact
“[A] taut, exciting thriller...Clancy fans can rest assured that
the state of the franchise is strong."—Publishers Weekly
“[Maden] proves that he knows the ins-and-outs of an action story
and can certainly take readers to the edge of their seats when it
comes to thrills. It’s nice to know that Tom Clancy’s creation will
have more adventures ahead.”—Suspense Magazine
“Sure to satisfy the legend's longtime fans.”—Ft. Worth
Star-Telegram
More Praise for the Jack Ryan Jr. Series
“Will satisfy the craving of the audience for more Ryan family
adventures”—Booklist
“A tour de force of the kind Clancy practically invented, a
tale beautifully envisioned and realized.”—Providence Journal
“Mixes nail-biting suspense with hard-hitting action to deliver a
blockbuster hit.”—The Real Book Spy
“A high-octane, high stakes novel of international intrigue and
military action, involving global brinksmanship, espionage, and
romance.”—The Huffington Post
“Continue[s] the intense, thrilling, and realistic plots that Tom
Clancy was known for...riveting and gripping.”—Elise Cooper for
Military Press, Crimespree Magazine, and Blackfive.net
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