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Red Storm Rising

By: Tom Clancy
Narrated by: Michael Prichard
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When Muslim fundamentalists blow up a key Soviet oil complex, making an already critical oil shortage calamitous, the Russians figure they are going to have to take things into their own hands. They plan to seize the Persian Gulf, and more ambitiously, to neutralize NATO. Thus begins Red Storm, an audacious gamble that uses diplomatic maneuver to cloak a crash military build-up. When Soviet tanks begin to roll, the West is caught off guard. What looks like a thrust turns into an all-out shooting war, possibly the climactic battle for control of the globe.

©1987 Tom Clancy (P)2010 Random House

Critic reviews

“Exciting...fast and furious.” (USA Today)

“A rattling good yarn...lots of action.” (The New York Times)

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Great Tom Clancy Action Novel

Would you listen to Red Storm Rising again? Why?

Yes, in a couple of years, it is a great action book with many scenarios coming together at once.

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

Yes, great plot even if it is older, it could still happen today.

What does Michael Prichard bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the inflections in his voice were great..they brought the characters to life.

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Old but good.

This is an older title but still a good listen. Performance is occasionally inconsistent.

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Great book!

Wow is all I can say!!! Nice to have a book without Jack Ryan in it for once. Great ending on the Russians behalf!!

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Amazing!!

I've read this book and listened to it many times. It never gets old.

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one if the best Tom Clancy books

easily one of Clancy's best books this should be made into a movie right now

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Predictable

Lacked the suspense and unexpected story line we love from Tom. Not my favorite piece of his

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My All Time Favorite Clancy Book

I've read all of Clancy's work and this is the book that turned me on to this great writer. As a career military person who served through much of the Cold War, I appreciate the detail and technical accuracy that Clancy delivers.

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Great book.

Read this year's ago but had to get the audio book. I will listen again in a couple years.

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Long awaited. Worth the Wait.

What made the experience of listening to Red Storm Rising the most enjoyable?

This is a legendary Clancy novel, and the narrator captures the essence of the story's importance. Truly a fantastic novel, a fantastic voice, and a perfect paring of written and spoken word.

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

YES! Clancy is known for his fantastic war novels. This is no exception. Though a little dated, this story tells the tradegy of modern war.

Have you listened to any of Michael Prichard’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The eclipse of Human civilization

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Fantastically Weaved Storyline!

Memorable and well rounded characters. Story and plot were easy to follow but it's not for everyone. You need to enjoy military hardware and acronymns, though the author does take the time to explain most of them.

I'll be listening to another thriller written by him very soon! loved it !!!

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