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| Whilst the literary merit of his books is disputed by many professional authors and reviewers (who regard Clancy's prose as pedestrian), most have been bestsellers. Fans of his work appreciate the well-thought-out plots and the attention to technical detail (helped by seemingly extensive contacts in the US military, perhaps encouraged by the uniformly favourable view of the American law enforcement and military communities portrayed in his work). ''The Hunt For Red October'', ''Patriot Games'' and ''Clear and Present Danger'' have been turned into commercially successful films. | Whilst the literary merit of his books is disputed by many professional authors and reviewers (who regard Clancy's prose as pedestrian), most have been bestsellers. Fans of his work appreciate the well-thought-out plots and the attention to technical detail (helped by seemingly extensive contacts in the US military, perhaps encouraged by the uniformly favourable view of the American law enforcement and military communities portrayed in his work). ''The Hunt For Red October'', ''Patriot Games'' and ''Clear and Present Danger'' have been turned into commercially successful films. | ||
| In recent years, his novels have become more political, showcasing many of his conservative, pro-military and law-enforcement beliefs. In ], his signature character ] becomes President of the United States. Some Clancy fans have objected to this focus on politics rather than on the military subjects that his novels are famous for. Nevertheless, his books have continued to sell briskly. | In recent years, his novels have become more political, showcasing many of his conservative, pro-military and law-enforcement beliefs. In ], his signature character ] becomes President of the United States. Some Clancy fans have objected to this focus on politics rather than on the military subjects that his novels are famous for. Nevertheless, his books have continued to sell briskly. | ||
| Clancy has also written several nonfiction books about various branches of the US armed forces (see nonfiction, below.) | Clancy has also written several nonfiction books about various branches of the US armed forces (see nonfiction, below.) | ||
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Full name Thomas L. Clancy Jr. (1947- ). American author of political thrillers heavily based on intelligence and military science concepts.
Whilst the literary merit of his books is disputed by many professional authors and reviewers (who regard Clancy's prose as pedestrian), most have been bestsellers. Fans of his work appreciate the well-thought-out plots and the attention to technical detail (helped by seemingly extensive contacts in the US military, perhaps encouraged by the uniformly favourable view of the American law enforcement and military communities portrayed in his work). The Hunt For Red October, Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger have been turned into commercially successful films.
In recent years, his novels have become more political, showcasing many of his conservative, pro-military and law-enforcement beliefs. In Executive Orders, his signature character Jack Ryan becomes President of the United States. Some Clancy fans have objected to this focus on politics rather than on the military subjects that his novels are famous for. Nevertheless, his books have continued to sell briskly.
Clancy has also written several nonfiction books about various branches of the US armed forces (see nonfiction, below.)
Books (fiction):
- The Hunt For Red October
- Red Storm Rising
- Patriot Games
- The Cardinal of the Kremlin
- Clear and Present Danger
- The Sum of All Fears
- Without Remorse
- Debt of Honor
- Executive Orders
- Rainbow Six
- The Bear and The Dragon
Books (non-fiction):