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Dead or Alive

By: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood
Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
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Publisher's summary

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

Tom Clancy delivers a #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan novel that will remind readers why he is the acknowledged master of international intrigue and nonstop military action.

It is The Campus. Secretly created under the administration of President Jack Ryan, its sole purpose is to eliminate terrorists and those who protect them. Officially, it has no connection to the American government - a necessity in a time when those in power consider themselves above such arcane ideals as loyalty, justice, and right or wrong.

Now covert intelligence expert Jack Ryan Jr. and his compatriots at The Campus - joined by black ops warriors John Clark and “Ding” Chavez - have come up against their greatest foe: a sadistic killer known as the Emir. Mastermind of countless horrific attacks, the Emir has eluded capture by every law enforcement agency in the world. But his greatest devastation is yet to be unleashed as he plans a monumental strike at the heart of America.

On the trail of the Emir, Jack Ryan Jr. will find himself following in his legendary father’s footsteps on a manhunt that will take him and his allies across the globe, into the shadowy arenas of political gamesmanship, and back onto U.S. soil in a race to prevent the possible fall of the West....

Take another thrill ride with Jack Ryan.
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Critic reviews

“Heart-stopping action...entertaining and eminently topical.” (The Washington Post)

“The best characters from all of Clancy’s previous novels are on the case.... For fans of the genre, Dead or Alive is likely to provide a long weekend’s pleasure.” (Los Angeles Times)

“Clancy is back at the top of his game.... In-depth research, continuous suspense, and scores of fascinating characters.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

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Great book, great reader. Frightening ideas.

I loved the book. it kept me interested the whole time and itching to discover what comes next.

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I am seriously hooked on the Clancy/Greaney books.

my husband has found it surprising that I am enjoying these books, so much. Since I first heard a Clancy audio book, Without Remorse, I have been hooked. It was an audiobook for a cross country trip.... and I enamored with John Clark! But, Lou Diamond Phillips, he brought these last books, SERIOUSLY, to life for me. He is a talent, and made these books come to life! His character representation even impressed my husband!

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Fabulous documentary

An awesome book. Tom Clancy was a man before his time as we all know. The book also helped me to understand what is going on in politics today. We need to stand buy our men and women in the military and clandestine services.

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Intriguing Story

Very good listen. can really recommend it. good story line and can keep up without going back to try to see what I missed.

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Classic Ryan. Interweaving tales

Loved it. Great story line. Rainbow 6 becoming Campus. Jack Jr. starts his career. Dad decides to run again. Campus starts Special Ops.

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Great story, performance.

Not only have the authors done a great job with the story, keeping it interesting and edge is seat at times—-enough to make it well worth the read or listen. But what can you say. This is typical Tom Clancy. Add in the remarkably talented Lou Diamond Phillips as narrator and you have a real winner. I have always been a fan of Mr. Phillips but after listening to his amazing talent to change voices and actually recognize each character by just a subtle change in his voice is beyond great talent.

I recommend this ebook to all who will listen. You will not regret it.

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An excellent narrator makes all the difference

The story is as expected with excellent plot twists, fully developed characters, and addressing some current social and political issues that can give us all pause for thought. All of this is greatly enhanced by excellent narration.

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Riveting

I sped through it! I can’t wait for the next one. LDP is an awesome narrator.

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Tom Clancy doing what he does…

Really enjoyed storyline. Very well presented as well. Drama and suspense well presented and action packed throughout. Superb.

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Bringing Clark and Chavez into the Campus. Thanks for that.

Lou Diamond Phillips did a great job. Been a fan and it was a pleasent surprise to find him being the voice actor. Great move and hope he does more.

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