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Tom Clancy Act of Defiance

By: Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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A rogue nuclear Russian submarine is steaming toward the East Coast of the United States. For President Jack Ryan, memories of past events may seem stunningly vivid, but the dangers are terrifyingly real in the latest entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series.

US intelligence is reporting turmoil in the Russian navy. Their deadliest submarine, the Belgorod, has unexpectedly launched, and taken along with it a long list of questions. Who authorized the departure? What mission is it on? And, most disturbing of all, what weapons do the giant doors on the sub’s bow hide?

It's been four decades since a similar incident with the Soviet sub, Red October, ended happily, thanks to a young CIA analyst named Jack Ryan.

Now, President Jack Ryan finds himself with fleets of ships, squadrons of jets, and teams of SEALs at his command, but what he doesn’t have is insight into the plans of the Belgorod’s commander. It falls to a younger generation of Ryans to do the dangerous work that will reveal that information.

But there’s always a price to be paid. When the final moments tick away, will Jack Ryan have to choose between the safety of his country and the safety of his child?

©2024 Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson (P)2024 Random House Audio

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"Forty years after Tom Clancy’s genre defining debut novel, The Hunt for Red October, a new Russian submarine is moving west… Gripping and powerful, Act of Defiance is Andrews and Wilson at their best! A fitting tribute to the master. Tom Clancy would be proud."—Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Only the Dead

"Welcome back to Tom Clancy's world, where familiar and new characters untangle a conspiracy that threatens to light the world on fire. Andrews and Wilson pack in enough action for three books."—Larry Bond, New York Times bestselling author of Arctic Gambit

“I expected a lot from Navy veterans Andrews and Wilson—and they exceeded every expectation! Tom Clancy Act of Defiance is a remarkable tale of political intrigue and high-seas adventure. Jack Ryan and friends are in capable hands.”—Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy Command and Control

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The Ryan’s at their best

Andrews and Wilson continue the Ryan saga in homage to Clancy’s original. Ryan Sr and Clark take a stroll down nostalgia’s lane. And a new Ryan smashes into the scene in this non-stop thriller every bit as good as Clancy’s first!

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The Best Post-Clancy Book Yet

While I’ve enjoyed every Jack Ryan novel, this is my favorite since Mr. Clancy’s passing. The individual scenes were woven together in a way reminiscent of the way he did it. Can’t wait for the next one.

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The story’s integration

Want more, work faster, I’m waiting on Dempsey. Best books ever. Please write more. Im waiting 😉

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WELL DONE, ANDREWS & WILSON

I also was disappointed with prior novels submitted by other ghost writers. When I learned that A&W would give it a shot, as I have read their Tier 1, Valor, and Shepherd series. I hope for the best, not disappointed. WELL DONE A&W…..LZ

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A great tale
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I know kids grow up fast, but sandbox is now a lieutenant commander. How long has Jack been president for?

I’m about two hours in I really hope this isn’t a girl power story. So far it’s fine. I still have trouble with the time. And when the sandbox and Kyle become twins

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Wow! Clancy novels are back!!

This was needed! I am so thrilled to have a proper length Tom Clancy book. They have bee too short and lacking details since his passing. This story brought back so many found memories of the Jack Ryan world. Keep it up!!

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Clancy and Press Jack Rayan is back under A and W

This book was awesome and was a great listen. Scott is always great, but the Authors News and Wilson are just awesome to bring this series back to life back to Clancy days. Hoooooo Rah! Good job Team Clancy!!!!

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They wrote this on a dare I bet

This story seems vaguely familiar. As a fan, I thoroughly enjoyed it though. You will too.

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Back to the old Reliable formula

Loved the story and character development both new and old characters. Great narration by Scott Brick.

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