Clear and Present Danger

By: Tom Clancy

Narrated by: Michael Prichard

Length: 30 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

Don't Miss the Original Series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Starring John Krasinski!

In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from Tom Clancy, Jack Ryan gets caught in a war between the United States and a Colombian drug cartel and uncovers a shocking conspiracy.

When Colombian drug lords assassinate both the U.S. ambassador and the visiting head of the FBI, their actions trigger a covert response from the American government—a response that goes horribly wrong...

As the newly named Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA, Jack Ryan should be privy to operations like the one in Colombia, but he’s been left completely in the dark. With the help of field officer John Clark, Ryan intends to find out what’s really going on. But while they expect danger from without, the greatest threat of all may come from within.

Take another thrill ride with Jack Ryan.

©1990 Tom Clancy (P)2010 Random House

Critic reviews

“The issues raised are real ones, and a jump ahead of the headlines.” (The New York Times)

“Absorbing reading...You won’t stop until you hit the last pages!” (The Wall Street Journal)

“Rousing adventure...A crackling good yarn!” (The Washington Post)

Jack Ryan: the thinking person's James Bond

Preface: I have been a fan of Tom Clancy novels long before I started audiobooks. I love the jargon, the level of detail, the technology described so completely. I like the military, political and even the personal intrigue. Also, as you might guess from the review headline, I think Jack Ryan makes a great hero character.

This is a fine story about America's attempt to use a covert military operation to stem the drug trade from Columbia, an action sanctioned by the president during an election year. The political infighting is fascinating - a study in personal gain, leverage, and back-stabbing. The operation itself is described with an enormous amount of detail, from the planning, supplies, strategy, tactics, and of course, weapons. Great stuff, if you're into it.

The narrator, Michael Prichard, was competent, but undistinguished. Many of his "voices" sound very similar, and at times it's difficult to keep track of which character is speaking, especially in a 3-way "conversation". Still, he is easy to understand and his pacing and pronunciation were very good. Still he's not as good as some other narrators.

The Master at his finest

Where does Clear and Present Danger rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is not only one of the best audio books, It is one of Tom Clancy's Best. I have read this book and now have listened to it many many many years after I read it and Michael Prichard really did a nice job with this one.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes This Plot has so many twists to it just Like Tom always brings to his works

Which scene was your favorite?

Mr.Clark walking right up to the truck and taking matters into his own hands to help out members of his team.

Any additional comments?

Tom Clancy's Ryan series is one of the best series ever created.

intriguing and exciting

I've listened to this book multiple times I enjoy each time Tom Clancy books just have a way of drawing you in I would highly recommend it to anyone that likes Mysteries and Military novels

Worth it Once

Great writing and story as usual. Not quite as exciting as others in the series. Really like how much more Mr. Clark is involved in this one.

Great subject matter and nice to have a new antagonist. Definitely worth a listen.

Needs Better Narration

A little too much setup. Caused it to drag in spots. The narrator has a nice voice, but the reading speed was a bit slow for my taste, and could use more inflection and emotion.

Awesome. Scary. Gripping!

This time I really didn't know what was coming, as I'd never read this book of the series - just seen the movie. So it was like a brand-new story for me.
Great story, and someone certainly chose an phenomenal narrator ... it was hard to stop for chores, or eating, OR sleeping!
Another very entertaining read!

Good story, just too much detail

Really great if you need help sleeping. I really don't need the thoughts and hopes of characters that are going to get killed off.

Love it

This is one od my favoritenin the series. This is where Clark and Chavez meet...it's great to know their back story.

Classic Clancy

I love this narrator for Clancy's books; he brings Jack Ryan and crew to life!

Did not disappoint

The last 8 hours were such a thrill.
I struggled for the first 1 or 2 hours but I could start to feel the plot by then, the story was a bit slow until about 10 hours in. but By end, 22 hours in, I found myself in my car just to listen because I couldnt turn it off.