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ISBN 13 | 9780006172765 |
Book Description | The runaway international No.1 bestseller that launched Tom Clancy's spectacular career - became a blockbuster film - and introduced Jack Ryan. Silently, beneath the chill Atlantic waters, Russia's ultra-secret missile submarine, the Red October, is heading west. The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. With all-out war only seconds away, the superpowers race across the ocean on the most desperate mission of a lifetime. The most incredible chase in history is on... The Hunt for Red October... the classic story of a spellbinding battle of nerves, above and below the waves, unrivalled in its authenticity and breath-stopping suspense. |
Editorial Review | From the reviews of The Hunt for Red October: `Flawless authenticity... frighteningly genuine.' Wall Street Journal `Absolutely terrific: entertaining, suspenseful and masterfully written... superlative.' Washington Times `The Pentagon almost exploded when this book was published' Daily Telegraph `A compelling story ... rivetingly plausible' Observer `Gripping narrative ... navy buffs and thriller adepts have been mesmerised by the story of Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius, who seeks to defect to the US, bringing a billion-dollar submarine with him' Time Magazine |
About the Author | Since the publication of The Hunt for Red October, Tom Clancy has established an unrivalled position as the world's leading thriller writer, with a string of million-selling novels and three major Hollywood films to his name. He is also the author of SSN and the non-fiction books Submarine, Armoured Warfare, Fighter Wing and Marine, and the co-creator of the Op-Centre series. |
Language | English |
Author | Tom Clancy |
Publication Date | 10 July 2009 |
Number of Pages | 560 |
The Hunt For Red October paperback english - 10 July 2009