Patriot Games (Jack Ryan Universe, #2)
by Tom Clancy
Patriot Games by Tom Clancy holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 141.7K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 503 pages.
About Patriot Games
Tom Clancy's Patriot Games is filled with the exceptional realism and authenticity that distinguished the author's two previous bestsellers, Hunt for Red October and Red Storm Rising. Patriot Games puts us on the cutting edge of another type of war — the international battle of terrorism.
It is fall. Years before the defection of a Soviet submarine will send him hurtling into confrontation with the Soviets, historian, ex-Marine and CIA analyst Jack Ryan is vacationing in London with his wife and young daughter, when a terrorist attack takes place before his eyes. Instinctively, he dives forward to break it up, and is shot. It is not until he wakes up in the hospital that he learns whose lives he has saved -- the Prince and Princess of Wales and their new young son -- and which enemies he has made -- the Ulster Liberation Army, an ultra-left-wing splinter of the IRA.By his impulsive act, he has gained both the gratitude of a nation and then enmity of hits most dangerous men -- men who do not sit on their hate. And in the weeks and months to come, it is Jack Ryan, and his family, who will become the targets of that hate.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tom Clancy |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 503 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 141,674 |
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What genre is Patriot Games?
Patriot Games is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Patriot Games worth reading?
Based on 141.7K reader ratings, Patriot Games has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Patriot Games?
Patriot Games has 503 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Patriot Games?
Patriot Games was written by Tom Clancy. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for Patriot Games?
The ISBN-13 for Patriot Games is 9780425134350.0.
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