CIA Deputy Director Jack Ryan returns to the screen in Paramount Pictures' film adaptation of this novel of intrigue, set for release in May and starring Ben Affleck as Ryan. The Gulf War is over and an Israeli nuclear weapon is missing. The balance of power in the Mideast--and the world--is about to change forever. Jack Ryan returns to face the challenge of his career when his proposal for a Middle Eastern peace plan erupts into chaos.
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CIA Deputy Director Jack Ryan returns to the screen in Paramount Pictures' film adaptation of this novel of intrigue, set for release in May and starring Ben Affleck as Ryan. The Gulf War is over and an Israeli nuclear weapon is missing. The balance of power in the Mideast--and the world--is about to change forever. Jack Ryan returns to face the challenge of his career when his proposal for a Middle Eastern peace plan erupts into chaos.
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This is a typical Tom Clancy novel: either you like it or you can't figure out what all the fuss is about. The story, although written about 15 years ago, is as relevant today as it was when it was written. The multi-level plot deals with Middle Eastern terrorists trying to create a WMD. Will they succeed? Will Jack save the day? Read it and find out. An enjoyable read for those who like Mr. Clancy's work.
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May 12, 2008
Where is the missing nuclear bomb
Like all Tom Clancy's books, there are so many different things going on, it is hard to decide which to focus on in this review. Arab terrorists are going to try to blow up the superbowl, being attended by the President of the United state, in Denver, with a nuclear warheard they have reconfigured. (long story) Ryan is trying to get the Israli's to sit down with the Arabs and work out a peace agreement Through the efforts of Ryan and several others, the Pope has agreed to be the chairperson of these negotiations. The Russians have broken an American encoding system called Stripe. The widower, president Fowler, has placed his love interest, Liz Elliot ,in a very high official position where she has the presidents ear at all times. (Natioanl Security Advisor) Liz Elliot hates Jack Ryan, and tries to discredit him with every chance she gets. There are a few more very important things that are going to happen that I will let you find out on your own.. A great story--worth the time to read