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Mystery & Thriller · TenseA Soviet submarine captain may be defecting, or starting a war
The Hunt for Red October
by Tom Clancy
See it on Amazon1984Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Marko Ramius, captain of a new Soviet missile submarine, heads west, and CIA analyst Jack Ryan must work out whether he intends to defect or attack. Clancy’s 1984 debut launched the techno-thriller.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers, with a tense mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Cold War · Submarines · Espionage
Screen adaptation
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
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