Tom Clancy

ThrillerPolitical FictionEspionageMilitary Fiction

Biography

Tom Clancy was a prolific American author best known for his bestselling military and espionage thriller novels, including the Jack Ryan and John Clark series. Born on April 12, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, Clancy studied English literature at Loyola University before working as an insurance agent. His debut novel, "The Hunt for Red October," was published in 1984 and introduced the iconic character Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst and later President of the United States. Clancy went on to write over 20 novels in the Jack Ryan Universe, exploring themes of espionage, terrorism, and international conflict with meticulous detail and accuracy. Clancy's books have been praised for their gripping plots, authentic military and political details, and prescient insights into future global events. Several of his novels have been adapted into successful Hollywood films, further cementing his reputation as a master of the techno-thriller genre. Tom Clancy passed away on October 1, 2013, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the most influential and beloved authors in the world of suspense fiction.

Standalone Novels

Individual novels by Tom Clancy not part of a series

A la poursuite d'Octobre rouge
Acts of War )
Airborne: A Guided Tour of an Airborne Task Force
Armored Cav: A Guided Tour of an Armored Cavalry Regiment
Battle Ready
Befehl von oben.
Call to Treason )
Carrier: A Guided Tour of an Aircraft Carrier
Chaostage / Sprengsatz. Zwei Romane.
Clear and Present Danger
Cloak and Dagger
Code SSN
DEUDA DE HONOR
Das Echo aller Furcht. Roman.
Debt of Honor
Der Anschlag.
Der Kardinal im Kreml. Roman.
Der Schattenkrieg.
Der Schattenkrieg. Roman.
Dette d'honneur, tome 1
Dette d'honneur, tome 2
Deuda de honor
Ehrenschuld.
End Game
Every Man a Tiger
Executive Orders
Fighter Wing: A Guided Tour of an Air Force Combat Wing
Gameprey
Gnadenlos.
Hidden Agendas
Hunt for Red October
Im Sturm.
Im Zeichen des Drachen.
Into the Storm
Into the Storm: A Study in Command
Juego De Patriotas
Machtspiele / Ausnahmezustand. Zwei Romane.
Marine: A Guided Tour of a Marine Expeditionary Unit
Mirror Image )
Net Force
Net Force 01. Intermafia.
Net Force, tome 2 : Vandales virtuels
Net Force, tome 4 : Le Jeu du solitaire
Night Moves
OP-CENTER
OP-CENTER, EL SILENCIO DEL KREMLIN
One Is the Loneliest Number
Op Center, tome 1
Op- Center 7. Feindbilder.
Op-Center
Op-Center: Juegos De Estado
Operation Rainbow.
Ordenes ejecutivas
Ordenes ejecutivas II
Panico Nuclear
Patriot Games
Paura Senza Limite
Peligro inminente
Politika )
Power games : Politika
Private Lives
Pánico nuclear
Rainbow Six
Rainbow Six, tome 1
Rainbow Six, tome 2
Red Rabbit
Red Storm Rising
Ruthless.Com )
Safe House
Shadow Warriors: Inside the Special Forces
Shadow Watch
Shadow Watch )
Shadow of Honor
Sin remordimientos
Special Forces: A Guided Tour of U.S. Army Special Forces
Ssn
Ssn: Strategies of Submarine Warfare
State of Siege
Submarine: A Guided Tour Inside a Nuclear Warship
Sur ordre, tome 1
Sur ordre, tome 2
TOM CLANCY SSN: ADVENTURE RUNS DEEP CASSETTE
Temp�?ªte rouge
The Bear and the Dragon
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
The Deadliest Game
The Great Race
The Hunt for Red October
The Sum of All Fears
The Teeth of the Tiger
The Ultimate Escape
Three Complete Novels: Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears
Tom Clancy Two Complete Novels: Red Storm Rising/the Cardinal of the Kremlin
Tom Clancy's Net Force
Tom Clancy's Net Force )
Tom Clancy's Net Force 02. Fluchtpunkt.
Tom Clancy's Op Center )
Tom Clancy's Op- Center / Tom Clancy's Spiegelbild. Zwei OP- Center- Romane.
Tom Clancy's Op- Center. Chaostage.
Tom Clancy's Op- Center. Spiegelbild.
Tom Clancy's Op-Center )
Tom Clancy's Op-Center : Games of State
Tom Clancy's Op-Center Balance of Power )
Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Divide and Conquer )
Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Games of State )
Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Mirror Image )
Tom Clancy's Power Plays Politika.
Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Cold War
Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Cutting Edge
Tom Clancy: Juegos del poder Politika
Tom Clancy: Net Force
Tom Clancy: Net Force, Prioridades Ocultas
Tom Clancys Net Force 3. Ehrenkodex.
Tom Clancys OP- Center 4. Sprengsatz.
Tom Clancys Op- Center.
Tom Clancys Power Plays 1. Politika.
Tom Clancys Power Plays 2. Tigerjagd.
Tom Clancys Special Net Force 1. Todesspiel.
Tom Clancys Special Net Force 3. Jungfernflug.
Tom Clancys Special Net Force. Ehrensache. Ehrensache / Schwarze Schatten / Geiselnahme.
Tormenta roja
Virtual Vandals
Without Remorse
\"Patriot Games\" and \"The Hunt for Red October\"

Classic Series

The series that started it all

The Hunt for Red October
Red Storm Rising
Patriot Games
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Clear and Present Danger
The Sum of All Fears
Without Remorse
Debt of Honor
Executive Orders

Recent Series

Latest works by the author

Rainbow Six
The Bear and the Dragon
The Teeth of the Tiger
Dead or Alive
Locked On
Threat Vector
Command Authority
Private Military

Reading Order

Complete reading order for Tom Clancy's books

1Standalone Novels

2Jack Ryan

3John Clark Jack Ryan Universe

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tom Clancy?

Tom Clancy was an American author known for his military and espionage thrillers. He was best known for his Jack Ryan series.

What is the Jack Ryan series about?

The Jack Ryan series follows the career of Jack Ryan, a former Marine turned CIA analyst and eventually President of the United States, as he navigates various national security crises.

Which book is the first in the Jack Ryan series?

The first book in the Jack Ryan series is 'The Hunt for Red October', published in 1984.

What is the Jack Ryan Universe?

The Jack Ryan Universe is a collection of books written by Tom Clancy that feature various characters and storylines interconnected with the Jack Ryan series.

Are there any movies or TV shows based on Tom Clancy's books?

Yes, several of Tom Clancy's books have been adapted into movies and TV shows, including 'The Hunt for Red October', 'Clear and Present Danger', and the Amazon series 'Jack Ryan'.