The Hunt for Red October. Book Summary

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Tom Clancy

What’s inside

This techno-thriller novel follows CIA analyst Jack Ryan as he tracks a Soviet submarine captain attempting to defect to the United States with his vessel, the Red October.

You’ll Learn

  • Insight into Cold War politics and espionage
  • Understanding of submarine warfare and naval strategy
  • Experience of suspense in a high-stakes military scenario
  • Exploration of loyalty and morality within the armed forces

Key Points

  • CIA analyst Jack Ryan introduced
  • Soviet Captain Marko Ramius’s defection
  • Technological warfare under the sea
  • East-West political tension
  • Naval tactics and strategy
  • Clash of wits and espionage
  • Race against time to prevent war

Who’s it For

  • Thriller enthusiasts
  • Military fiction fans
  • Readers interested in Cold War narratives
  • Submarine aficionados
  • Fans of political intrigue

About the author

Tom Clancy was an American novelist known for his technically detailed espionage and military-science storylines set during and after the Cold War.