The Hunt for Red October Book Cover

The Hunt for Red October

(Book #3 in the Jack Ryan series)

Book Overview: The Hunt for Red October

The classic Cold War novel about a race between the Soviet and American fleets to find an errant Russian submarine.

Read More
ISBN-139780870212857
ISBN-100870212850
PublisherNaval Institute Press
Publication Date1984-10
EditionFirst Edition
Languageen
Pages296
Dimensionsin x in x in
Weight lbs

“The perfect yarn.” -President Ronald Reagan; “Breathlessly exciting . . . may be the most satisfactory novel of a sea chase since C. S. Forester perfected the form.” -The Washington Post

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.

More Books in the Jack Ryan Series

View Series
The Jack Ryan series, penned by Tom Clancy, is an exhilarating collection of political thrillers that weave in elements of...
Patriot Games book cover
1
Patriot Games
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Red Rabbit book cover
2
Red Rabbit
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
The Cardinal of the Kremlin book cover
4
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Starting at $10.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Clear and Present Danger book cover
5
Clear and Present Danger
Starting at $10.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
The Sum of All Fears book cover
6
The Sum of All Fears
Starting at $10.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Debt of Honor book cover
7
Debt of Honor
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Executive Orders book cover
8
Executive Orders
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Command Authority book cover
9
Command Authority
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Full Force and Effect book cover
10
Full Force and Effect
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Commander in Chief book cover
11
Commander in Chief
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
True Faith and Allegiance book cover
12
True Faith and Allegiance
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Red Winter book cover
14
Red Winter
Starting at $10.99
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback
Condition: New
Code of Honor book cover
15
Code of Honor
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Firing Point book cover
16
Firing Point
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Shadow of the Dragon book cover
17
Shadow of the Dragon
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New

More Books by Tom Clancy

View Author
Tom Clancy was one of America's most acclaimed authors, best known for his ingeniously crafted military science and espionage novels....
Command Authority book cover
Command Authority
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Executive Orders book cover
Executive Orders
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Clear and Present Danger book cover
Clear and Present Danger
Starting at $10.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Debt of Honor book cover
Debt of Honor
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
The Cardinal of the Kremlin book cover
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Starting at $10.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Patriot Games book cover
Patriot Games
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
The Sum of All Fears book cover
The Sum of All Fears
Starting at $10.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Red Rabbit book cover
Red Rabbit
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New

Related Subjects

You May Also Like

A curated selection of books we think you'll love, matey 🏴‍☠️
The Sum of All Fears book cover
The Sum of All Fears
Starting at $10.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Command Authority book cover
Command Authority
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Executive Orders book cover
Executive Orders
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
The Cardinal of the Kremlin book cover
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Starting at $10.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Red Rabbit book cover
Red Rabbit
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Shadow of the Dragon book cover
Shadow of the Dragon
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Clear and Present Danger book cover
Clear and Present Danger
Starting at $10.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Patriot Games book cover
Patriot Games
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
True Faith and Allegiance book cover
True Faith and Allegiance
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Debt of Honor book cover
Debt of Honor
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Commander in Chief book cover
Commander in Chief
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Full Force and Effect book cover
Full Force and Effect
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Code of Honor book cover
Code of Honor
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Firing Point book cover
Firing Point
Starting at $9.99
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: New
Pompeii book cover
Pompeii
Starting at $17.00
Format: Paperback
Condition: New
Dirty Thirty book cover
Dirty Thirty
Starting at $29.99
Format: Hardcover
Condition: New
Red Winter book cover
Red Winter
Starting at $10.99
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback
Condition: New
Clive Cussler The Corsican Shadow book cover
Clive Cussler The Corsican Shadow
Starting at $29.95
Format: Hardcover
Condition: New
Bad Luck and Trouble book cover
Bad Luck and Trouble
Starting at $9.99
Formats: Mass Market Paperback, Paperback
Condition: New
Running Blind book cover
Running Blind
Starting at $9.99
Formats: Mass Market Paperback, Paperback
Condition: New

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “The Hunt for Red October”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *