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Jack Ryan is pulled into a secret U.S. campaign against Colombian drug cartels
1989Steady paceTense
What it is about
When American officials are murdered by a drug cartel, the president authorizes a secret military response. CIA analyst Jack Ryan is caught between the political games in Washington and a dangerous operation on the ground. The book is a long, technical thriller.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like long military and political thrillers.
What you will get
It was adapted into a 1994 film with Harrison Ford.
Clear and Present Danger Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Mystery & Thriller · Espionage · Drug war · Military
Length
656 pages · ≈ 19 h
More about this book
Characters
Jack Ryan, John Clark and the president’s advisers.
Setting
Washington and Colombia.
What makes it different
Technical detail and politics in a big thriller.
Feel
Dense, serious and tense.
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