Threat Vector

A Jack Ryan Novel

By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy

Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips

Length: 18 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

For President Jack Ryan, his son Jack Ryan, Jr., and the covert organization known as The Campus, the fight against America’s enemies is never over. But the danger has just hit home in a way they never expected in this #1 New York Times bestselling Tom Clancy thriller....

The Campus has been discovered. And whoever knows they exist knows they can be destroyed. Meanwhile, President Jack Ryan has been swept back into the Oval Office - and his wisdom and courage are needed more desperately than ever.

Internal political and economic strife has pushed the leadership of China to the edge of disaster. And those who wish to consolidate their power are using the opportunity to strike at long-desired Taiwan, as well as the Americans who have protected the tiny nation.

Now, as two of the world’s superpowers move ever closer to a final confrontation, President Ryan must use the only wild card he has left - The Campus. But with their existence about to be revealed, they might not even have a chance to enter the battle before the world is consumed by war.

©2012 by Rubicon, Inc. (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Story

Did not need all of the four letter cuss words clean up the language and tell the story

EXCELLENT SERIES

THIS IS THE 5TH TIME I'VE LISTENED TO THE ENTIRE SERIES & I'M SURE IT WON'T BE THE LAST. PLEASE KEEP THE SERIES GOING!!

Excellent spy and military action

As always this story like the others provide lots of action, mystery and sadness if the idea of deaths for the military or government men that died

Great book - but Lou Diamond Phillips was bad

Where does Threat Vector rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Great story - Lousy Narration as he kept doing rapid LOUD breaths during his reading that were very annoying. It was like he was playing a musical instrument. Back away from the mic or take normal breaths or do editing after the fact or hit a cough button to remove it.

What did you like best about this story?

Typical Clancy Action

What didn’t you like about Lou Diamond Phillips’s performance?

He needs to learn how to breath and talk correctly. He has a really annoying way of taking fast quick LOUD breaths during the reading. This is the first Audible reader I have heard this from and it was so bad this is my first ever Audible Review.

The sound mix has major issues!

What made the experience of listening to Threat Vector the most enjoyable?

The narrator - has a nice voice making it easy to follow the characters

What was one of the most memorable moments of Threat Vector?

I have not finished the book yet.

Have you listened to any of Lou Diamond Phillips’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to other books narrated by Phillips - but here are some problems. Everytime he takes a breath - you hear it. A good audio person should have been able to fix that. Also they have speeded up the rate of his talking so that I had to slow it down to 1/2 rate in order to follow the book. Average rate of speech is 150 WPM. When you make it faster it is harder for me - and perhaps others - to follow the story. When you slow it on an iPhone there is a slight reverberation. Not the fault of the iPhone.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

My main reaction to the book is the issue with the breath intake of the reader. I should be focusing on the plot of the book not the audio problems of the book.

Any additional comments?

I am really concerned about this problem with audible books as this is the second book that I have observed this issue. The other was Darkness at Noon. Audible needs to fix this problem - or they shall lose me as a customer.

The Panther, Split Second & One Amazing Things were done beautifully. What gives????? Are you selective about who gets the better treatment in order to hurry the book to the public?

Great Action and Suspense

Would you listen to Threat Vector again? Why?

No! I read a lot and I have a good memory and read once and proceed to other books with the exception of great poetry or fantastic literature writings such as "In Search of Lost Time" by Marcel Proust. However, if a movie inspired by Threat Vector was made, I'd Watch it.

What other book might you compare Threat Vector to and why?

David Baldacci's books because they are also preoccupied with American politics and the President's involvement.

What about Lou Diamond Phillips’s performance did you like?

Lou Diamond Phillip's performance was exceptional! It was so true to life!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No, I didn't laugh or cry. It made me conscious of hackers and the necessity of computer security.

Any additional comments?

Great Action and Suspense

Jean A. Vachon

Usually I don’t particularly like to read international conflict novels...
However, Threat Vector by Tom Clancy and Mark Creany is an exception to this rule. This novel was packed with action and suspense from beginning to end. Once I started listening to it, I looked forward to listening to this fabulous story.
The story focuses on Jack Ryan, the US president, who is faced with an international threat coming from the Republic of China. China wants to expand its territory and hopes to contest the US’s control of world economy. Disagreement between the two Chinese leaders, President Wei Zhen Lin and General Su Ke Quiang slows down the realization of this end. The President wants to adopt slower economical changes while the General wishes to be more agressive. He is helped by a computer wizard whose code name is Center. The computer expert infiltrates American federal servers, computers, and iphones. Spies on both sides intervene. Blood is shed. Security is breached. Friendships are compromised. Who will win and how? Therein lies the interest of this fast-paced novel. Hackers use the latest technology to promote their cause.
After reading this novel, your outlook on computer security will change drastically...
Finally, I strongly recommend this novel which procured me enormous pleasure!

pretty good story, but not a best of Clancy

Ending was less than great, the build up was good. wanted more action in it.

Very Intriguing story

Good story, well thought out and seems like a very possible computer espionage threat.
The one draw back was Lou Diamond Phillips breathing technique while read the narrative. One minute into this book I knew it was going to be a long haul listening to him suck wind everytime he started a new sentence. The only thing that made it bearable was his character voices which were well done. Also i dealt with the breathing issue by raising the narration speed to 1-1/2.

Engaging Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - very entertaining and relevent to todays threats

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

Multiple charecters and storylines keep you engaged

I love listening to Lou Diamond Phillip

Would you consider the audio edition of Threat Vector to be better than the print version?

Yes

What did you like best about this story?

The feeling that you are talking about the hear and now and things that could happen in the world right now.

What about Lou Diamond Phillips’s performance did you like?

I just love listening to him, He makes the read very interesting

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When they found the pilot and helped him get back to his ship

Any additional comments?

I enjoy Tom Clancy books and usually get them when they come on to Audible