Tom Clancy Support and Defend

A Campus Novel

By: Mark Greaney

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

One of Tom Clancy's most storied characters, Dominic Caruso, is the only one who can stop America's secrets from falling into enemy hands in this blockbuster new novel written by Clancy's longtime coauthor.

Over the course of three decades, Tom Clancy created a world alive with prescient action and remarkable individuals. In Tom Clancy Support and Defend, Dominic Caruso is presented with the deadliest challenge of his career.

Dominic Caruso. Nephew of President Jack Ryan. FBI agent and operator for The Campus, a top secret intelligence agency that works off the books for the U.S. government. Already scarred by the death of his brother, Caruso is devastated when he can't save a friend and his family from a terrorist attack.

Ethan Ross was a mid-level staffer for the National Security Council. Now he's a wanted fugitive on the run with a microdrive that contains enough information to wreck American intelligence efforts around the world. The CIA is desperate to get the drive back, but so are the Russians and various terrorist groups all of whom are closer to catching the fugitive. Only Caruso stands in their way, but can he succeed without the aid of his Campus colleagues?

©2014 Mark Greaney (P)2014 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"[Clancy] has an uncanny feel for the intersection of real-world intelligence, terrorism, and fiction." (The Daily Beast)

Suspenseful

This book out of all the Tom Clancy books that I have read was one of the top two that I have come across in the last three years. I was totally riveted throughout the book and spent many extra minutes in my driveway trying to listen through each chapter before I could allow myself to step out of the car and go into my home. This certainly is a must read! Absolutely an awesome book. Great narration which jacked up the suspense that much more.

Dom caruso

great story line spanning 4 contenents. Dominic Caruso is a badass as I always figured after his initial introduction into the tom clancy novels as an fbi agent with a hot temper and a brother who was KIA.

Tom Clancy's Support and Defend

Would you listen to Tom Clancy Support and Defend again? Why?

Yes, I would. I like Scott Brick's narration. He is easy to follow and makes each character distinct and interesting.

What other book might you compare Tom Clancy Support and Defend to and why?

Command Authority, also written by Tom Clancy, has a similar feel to Support and Defend.

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

I listened to The Survivor, which as equally as good.

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

No. But, I did enjoy the book from start to finish.

Not Clancy... And that's ok...

This story isn't like other Clancy novels. It is more succinct, more story... Slightly less detail. However, i like that it bridges the gap in timeline by fitting in between the last 2 Jack Ryan Jr. Campus Novels.

Sherman and Caruso aren't the worst choice of characters, but they are hardly my favorite, either.

Standard Tom Clancy

Where does Tom Clancy Support and Defend rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I am beginning my Audiobook experience, and this is only the second I have listened to. However, I have read several Tom Clancy books, and as usual, this one did not disappoint. Twists and turns all the way through.

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

Very much so. Just when you think you know what is going to happen, a curveball gets thrown at you.

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

I have not.

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

I don't want to ruin it for anyone, so I will keep that one to myself :)

Simpler Than Later Greaney Stories

I've been working backwards on Mark Greaney's Tom Clancy books after the excellent True Faith and Allegiance. I'm found Full Force and Effect and Commander In Chief to be on a similar level of complexity with multiple plot lines and characters involved.

However, Support and Defend was a much more straightforward story with a single plot line and just a few characters. I was used to having the campus working together as a team in later novels while this novel was mostly just Dominique Caruso and some Adara Sherman. The end of the novel, while enjoyable, was also a bit crazy.

Scott Brick is as solid as ever. He's my preferred narrator. Although I see in other reviews that people find his narration dull, I personally find his pace, accents, and emoting to be consistently engaging without being overly dramatic.

Not a true TC

Good yarn however you can tell it wasn't a true TC novel. Additionally I thought I heard some location and dialogue mistakes. However like I said it was a decent story.

Spot On Clancy

Brilliant story line. Edge of your seat stuff.
All you expect from Clancy! The narrative was excellent as always in this entertaining collection of action packed adventures.

Dominic Caruso taking care of business

Excellent story line. Adventure from the start. Hard to put down. The small team partnership is wonderful

Exceptional Audio Book

Great story line that captures the imagination. The reader is fantastic in portraying each new character as they present in the book. Gripping to the end.