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Patriot Games
Patriot Games
Author: Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy's Patriot Games is filled with the exceptional realism and authenticity that distinguished the author's two previous bestsellers, Hunt for Red October and Red Storm Rising. Patriot Games puts us on the cutting edge of another type of war -- the international battle of terrorism. — Years before the defection of a Soviet submarine will s...  more »
ISBN-13: 9785557083812
ISBN-10: 5557083812
Publication Date: 1/1987
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Publisher: Books on Tape
Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio CD
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You probably already know about Clancy's main character - Jack Ryan -well this is where it all began!

This book is full of action, thrilling events and articulate language (you don't have to check your "Webster" to figure out what something means). The story is about an ordinary man - Jack Ryan, who accidently foils a terrorist plot to kidnap Prince Charles, Princess Diana, and their infant (at the time of the story) son Prince William.

In the world of fiction, everyone is flawless, marriages are forever, children are wonderful, wives are always beautiful. Well that's the way it is in this book! I found that a little annoying at times, but that's just me. Another thing that took me back a little was the language Clancy uses in his novels - a little raw at times (if you know what I mean). The only reason I even mention it is that it may be offensive to some who aren't expecting it.

Overall, this was an exciting foray into the world of Intelligence Agents, CIA, FBI, terrorists and various other bad guys. It's an incredible, believable story, and one I would recommend you take a listen to.

Wiley Coyote
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14 1 1/2 hour cassettes. Library Edition.

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