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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 ]. 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 ]. 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 written several nonfiction books about various branches of the ] (see nonfiction, below.) Clancy has branded several lines of books with his name that are written by other, acknowledged authors following premises or storylines generally in keeping with Clancy's works: '']'', '']''. Clancy has also allowed his name to be used on video game adaptations of his works, notably '']'' and '']'', both of which have sequels and expansion packs. Clancy has written several nonfiction books about various branches of the ] (see nonfiction, below.) Clancy has branded several lines of books with his name that are written by other, acknowledged authors following premises or storylines generally in keeping with Clancy's works: '']'', '']''. Clancy's name has also appeared on several computer games of the military ] variety, notably '']'' and '']'', both of which have sequels and expansion packs.


== Books == == Books ==
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*'']''<br>Clark and Ding help Ryan avert (win?) a war with ]; a Japanese pilot avenges his son's death by crashing his airliner into the ], killing the entire ], ], and all but two ] officials, which segues into... *'']''<br>Clark and Ding help Ryan avert (win?) a war with ]; a Japanese pilot avenges his son's death by crashing his airliner into the ], killing the entire ], ], and all but two ] officials, which segues into...
*'']''<br>Sequel to ''Debt of Honor''. Ryan, propelled into presidency, survives press hazing, ] attempts and ] -- Clark and Ding trace the ] to a ]ern madman, and the US military goes to work. *'']''<br>Sequel to ''Debt of Honor''. Ryan, propelled into presidency, survives press hazing, ] attempts and ] -- Clark and Ding trace the ] to a ]ern madman, and the US military goes to work.
*'']''<br>John Clark leads elite anti-terrorist unit and averts worldwide genocide attempt by environmental fanatics. (Jack Ryan is mentioned, but does not appear.) *'']''<br>Released to tie in with ].John Clark leads elite anti-terrorist unit and averts worldwide genocide attempt by environmental fanatics. (Jack Ryan is mentioned, but does not appear.)
*'']''<br>War between ] and ], Ryan recognizes independence of ] and ] helps Russia defeat Chinese invasion. *'']''<br>War between ] and ], Ryan recognizes independence of ] and ] helps Russia defeat Chinese invasion.
*'']''<br>Back when he was a humble CIA analyst, Ryan aids in the defection of a Soviet officer who knows of a plan to assassinate the Pope.


=== Non-Fiction === === Non-Fiction ===

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Thomas L. Clancy Jr. (born 1947) is an American author of political thrillers heavily based on intelligence and military science concepts. His earlier books have a definite taste of the Cold War.

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 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, Clear and Present Danger, and The Sum of All Fears 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 written several nonfiction books about various branches of the US armed forces (see nonfiction, below.) Clancy has branded several lines of books with his name that are written by other, acknowledged authors following premises or storylines generally in keeping with Clancy's works: Tom Clancy's Net Force, Tom Clancy's Op-Center. Clancy's name has also appeared on several computer games of the military simulation variety, notably Rainbow Six and Rogue Spear, both of which have sequels and expansion packs.

Books

Fiction

(All but one of Clancy's novels feature Jack Ryan and/or John Clark.)

Non-Fiction