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Tom Clancy Act of Defiance

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Tom Clancy Act of Defiance

By: Jeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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FOR JACK RYAN, THE GREATEST THREAT LURKS BENEATH THE WAVES . . . AGAIN.

US intelligence is reporting turmoil in the Russian navy. Their deadliest submarine, the Belgorod, has unexpectedly launched. Who authorised the departure? What mission is it on? And, most disturbing of all, what weapons do the giant doors on the sub's bow hide?

It's been four decades since a similar incident with the Soviet sub, Red October, ended happily, thanks to a young CIA analyst named Jack Ryan.

Now, President Jack Ryan finds himself with fleets of ships, squadrons of jets, and teams of SEALs at his command, but what he doesn't have is insight into the plans of the Belgorod's commander. It falls to a younger generation of Ryans to do the dangerous work that will reveal that information.

But there's always a price to be paid. When the final moments tick away, will Jack Ryan have to choose between the safety of his country and the safety of his child?
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Reader reviews for ACT OF DEFIANCE

'Undoubtedly one of the best books of the series. Riveting, integrating political and military aspects, with surprising shifts and turnings'

'Netflix and prime should be fighting over the movie rights for this great read'

'The author definitely knows his subject and is well informed with the politics and command structure. The story is well constructed and leads to a good climax. Well worth the read'

'Loved the introduction of new Ryan characters. A show-stopper book and a must read. Can't wait for the next one'

Very good read; a completely absorbing plot and, as always, the final outcome fits the bill' Espionage Genre Fiction Military Spies & Politics Technothrillers Terrorism Thriller & Suspense War & Military Russia Soviet Union Submarine

Critic reviews

Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale
Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict
A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch
Heart-stopping action . . . entertaining and eminently topical
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Had reasonable hopes for this book with new (but familiar to myself authors) coming to the franchise and seeing what spin they would bring.
Some nods and winks to Red October (it’s a submarine based plot) and a handing on of the torch to Katie (ok for the detail nerds some licence is taken in Ryan history with the family background………the Ryan twins……..? But hey it’s Faction (maybe small f faction). Listened to it twice and it’s one I will come back too where as a couple of the outputs in the Ryanverse of late were just a little too plot convenient and shallow on character/tech details in short forgettable.
If you hanker for the sorely missed original Mr Clancy this book is possibly the best I’ve heard since his passing.

A return to form in the Ryanverse

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Predictable ending a bit disappointing but as always the good guys won. Good technical stuff

Narrator

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Final a book like the old Clancy novel. Multiple people with different stories and not all super hero. It about the team

Final a book like the old Clancy novels

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The story is very gripping and wanting you to find out more, but it's just a modern writer doing a new take on 'Red October'. It's not as clever or well-researched as a real Tom Clancy book, and when you do put it down to think about it, the story is full of holes and fridge logic. But on the plus side, it was an enjoyable listen.

It's a page-turner, but no real Tom Clancy

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this book is the perfect successor to The Hunt for the Red October. it draws in every strand of character from this universe and captivates with the story that most of us read growing up and drew us into this world. spy thriller, edge of your seat action and suspense were all top notch.

The Perfect Successor

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