Red Rabbit

(Book #2 in the Jack Ryan series)

by Tom Clancy

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Book Overview: Red Rabbit

Tom Clancy reveals the details of Jack Ryan’s first days with the CIA in this #1 New York Times bestseller.

It’s the early 1980s–and historian, teacher, and recent ex-Marine Jack Ryan is now a CIA officer on loan to the British SIS. On his very first day, an extraordinary document crosses his desk. Because of government repression in Poland, the new Pope, John Paul II, has threatened to resign his papacy.

In Moscow, another man is contemplating the very same document. Yuriy Andropov, the chairman of the KGB, does not like what he reads, does not like what it means for him or for his nation. All it takes is one man to cause everything he has worked for to crumble. All it takes is one man to stop him. The Pope is very powerful, but he is also mortal….

ISBN-13	9780425191187
ISBN-10	0425191184
Publisher	Berkley
Publication Date	2003
Edition	Berkley Mass-Market ed.
Language	en
Pages	656
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Weight	lbs

Editorial Reviews

“An impressive achievement.”– The Washington Post

“Demonstrate[s] what Tom Clancy does best.”– Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“An entertaining tale of well-matched wits and high-tech gadgetry.”– The Tallahassee Democrat

About the Author

Tom Clancy

Tom Clancy was one of America’s most acclaimed authors, best known for his ingeniously crafted military science and espionage novels. Born on April 12, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, Clancy developed a fascination for naval history at an early age, a passion he carried into his adult life resulting in highly detailed novels featuring American military. Known for his precision and extensive research, his works hauntingly echoed the geopolitical events of the late 20th century.

Clancy’s first novel ‘The Hunt for Red October’ published in 1984 brought him to immediate recognition. Thanks to its publication by the Naval Institute Press, he tapped into the thirst for intricate technical details about military operations and hardware. His gripping storytelling resonated with audiences, propelling him to international fame. This success spawned a prolific writing career that involved a series of bestsellers such as ‘Red Storm Rising’, ‘Patriot Games’, and ‘Clear and Present Danger’.

Besides his authorial career, Tom Clancy was a co-founder of the video game developer Red Storm Entertainment, where many titles, like the popular “Splinter Cell” series, were inspired by his thrillers. His influence extended beyond the literary world, leaving an indelible mark in popular culture. Despite his passing in 2013, Tom Clancy’s legacy endures in his numerous novels and adaptations, reverberating his masterful narratives on global espionage and military strategy.