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


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). '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']'' 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 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). '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']'' 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 ]. 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.
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*'']''<br>Chronologically first book featuring Ryan. Ryan saves the ] from terrorists, who go after Ryan and his family. Movie (]) stars ] as Ryan, and has a fictional lord instead of the Prince of Wales. *'']''<br>Chronologically first book featuring Ryan. Ryan saves the ] from terrorists, who go after Ryan and his family. Movie (]) stars ] as Ryan, and has a fictional lord instead of the Prince of Wales.
*'']''<br>First appearance of John Clark. Secret anti-satellite lasers (]), high-stakes diplomacy, spies and computer geeks. *'']''<br>First appearance of John Clark. Secret anti-satellite lasers (]), high-stakes diplomacy, spies and computer geeks.
*'']''<br>Drug war in ]. Ryan and Clark finally meet; first appearance of 'Ding' Chavez. Movie (]) stars Harrison Ford as Ryan and ] as Clark. *'']''<br>Drug war in ]. Ryan and Clark finally meet; first appearance of 'Ding' Chavez. Movie (]) stars Harrison Ford as Ryan and ] as Clark.
*'']''<br>] loses a nuke, which terrorists use to foment war between US and Soviets -- averted by Ryan in a ]. Movie (]) stars ] as Ryan, and changes identity and motivation of the terrorists. *'']''<br>] loses a nuke, which terrorists use to foment war between US and Soviets -- averted by Ryan in a ]. Movie (]) stars ] as Ryan, and changes identity and motivation of the terrorists.
*'']''<br>Chronologically first book featuring John Clark. Set during the ] war, tells how Clark became a ] agent. Jack Ryan's father has a key role; Jack Ryan has a tiny cameo. *'']''<br>Chronologically first book featuring John Clark. Set during the ] war, tells how Clark became a ] agent. Jack Ryan's father has a key role; Jack Ryan has a tiny cameo.

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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