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The Sum of All Fears

Jack Ryan, Book 6

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The Sum of All Fears

By: Tom Clancy
Narrated by: John MacDonald
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A major motion picture starring Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell, Alan Bates and Michael Byrne!

Peace may finally be at hand in the Middle East - as Deputy Director of the CIA Jack Ryan lays the groundwork for a peace plan that could end centuries of conflict. But ruthless terrorists have a final, desperate card to play: They have their hands on a nuclear weapon and have placed it on American soil in the midst of an escalation in tension with the Soviet Union. The terrorists hope to rekindle cold war animosity and prevent reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. With one terrible act, distrust mounts, forces collide, and the floundering U.S. president seems unable to cope with the crisis. With the world on the verge of nuclear disaster, Ryan must frantically seek a solution - before the chiefs of state lose control of themselves and the world.

©1991 Jack Ryan Enterprises Ltd. (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Action & Adventure Espionage Genre Fiction Political Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Middle East Military War Soviet Union Suspense Iran Air Force Cold War

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"He constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale." ( The New York Times Book Review)
"Heart-stopping action ... entertaining and eminently topical." ( The Washington Post)
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Was daunted by the length of this book as it is a big investment. However is paid dividends. Multiple story threads. Brilliant details. The book builds beautifully to an awesome climax. Really fantastic. So much so I have moved on the Executive Order to get me next fix.

Totally Brilliant

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really enjoyed this novel. couldn't switch it off. the story builds and nicely. Has normal loads of techy stuff.

Thilling

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Found myself sneaking off to listen when I’d other stuff that I should have been getting on with. So enthralling

Gripping from start to finish

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After Clancy's usual slow start the story just got more and more interesting. I had a problem from the start with the intonation of the narrator but got used to it after a couple of hours. Then came the really excruciating parts where he tried to do English accents. I have almost never heard a worst job. Please don't ever let him attempt this again

A gripping story

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I enjoyed listening to this audio book. Tom Clancy's books are always a good listen.

Enjoyable listen

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