Red Storm Rising
by Tom Clancy
Red Storm Rising by Tom Clancy holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 54.9K reader ratings. First published in 1986.
About Red Storm Rising
"Allah!"With that shrill cry, three Muslim terrorists blow up a key Soviet oil complex, creating a critical oil shortage that threatens the stability of the USSR.To offer the effects of this disaster, members of the Politburo and the KGB devise a brilliant plan of diplomatic trickery - a sequence of events designed to pit the NATO allies against each other - a distraction calculated to enable the Soviets to seize all the oil in the Persian Gulf.But as this spellbinding story of international intrigue and global politics nears its climax, the Soviets are faced with another prospect, one they hadn't planned on: a full-scale conflict in which nobody can win.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tom Clancy |
| Published | 1986 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.14 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 54,930 |
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What genre is Red Storm Rising?
Red Storm Rising is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Red Storm Rising worth reading?
Based on 54.9K reader ratings, Red Storm Rising has an average score of 4.14 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
Who wrote Red Storm Rising?
Red Storm Rising was written by Tom Clancy. It was first published in 1986.
What is the ISBN for Red Storm Rising?
The ISBN-13 for Red Storm Rising is 9780394298660.0.
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