Product Description

The runaway international No 1 bestseller that launched Tom Clancy's spectacular career and introduced his acclaimed hero, Jack Ryan, in the ultimate submarine adventure -- now reissued with a new cover. Silently, beneath the chill Atlantic waters, Russia's ultra-secret missile submarine, the Red October, is heading west. The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. With all-out war only seconds away, the superpowers race across the ocean on the most desperate mission of a lifetime. The most incredible chase in history is on! The Hunt for Red October! the classic story of a spellbinding battle of nerves, above and below the waves, unrivalled in its authenticity and breath-stopping suspense.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16092 in Books
• Published on: 1988-11-17
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 560 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
Somewhere under the Atlantic, a Soviet submarine commander has just made a fateful decision: the Red October is heading west. The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. And the most incredible chase in history is on.

The Hunt for Red October is the runaway bestseller that launched Tom Clancy's phenomenal career. A military thriller so accurate and convincing that the author was rumoured to have been debriefed by the White House. Its theme: the greatest espionage coup in history. Its story: the chase for a runaway, top secret Russian missile submarine. END

Review
From the reviews of The Hunt for Red October: 'Flawless authenticity! frighteningly genuine.' Wall Street Journal 'Absolutely terrific: entertaining, suspenseful and masterfully written! superlative.' Washington Times

About the Author
Since the publication of The Hunt for Red October, Tom Clancy has established an unrivalled position as the world's leading thriller writer, with a string of million-selling novels and three major Hollywood films to his name. He is also the author of SSN and the non-fiction books Submarine, Armoured Warfare, Fighter Wing and Marine, and the co-creator of the Op-Centre series.

Customer Reviews

The greatest thriller in history.
Tom Clancy is undoubtedly the master of the techno-thriller, each of his books is a classic and must be read by anyone who enjoys anything such as James Bond or Mission Impossible.

The story is incredibly engrossing, keeping us glued to the pages until the exciting climax has finally passed us by. Its incredible how Clancy managed to keep the book exciting throughout every page, most of the book is taken up by explanation, description or conversation; all of which the reader follows keenly. The occasional piece of action grips us unrelentingly and has us squirming towards the edge of the bed.

Any technological terms (of which, understandably, there is a hefty amount) is briefly explained in some-what laymens terms, and all characters are given a sharp introduction; and sometimes a back-story.

Also, "The Hunt for Red October" sees the introduction of Jack Ryan; a recurring character in Clancy novels, appearing in many of them. A large portion of the story is focused on Ryan, much being told from a third-person limited perspective.

This is, in my opinion, Clancy's best novel, although his others are definetly worth the money (notably Red Storm Rising and Patriot Games). I love this book, and its got a great title too.

Clancy at his best!
It is the height of the cold war. A soviet missile sub commander has, along with several other officers, decided to defect with the Soviet Union's latest nuclear submarine. Captain Marko Ramius has been planning this since the unfortunate death of his beloved wife. She was, in effect, left to die due to the mistakes made by a drunken doctor and a poor medical system. He is so confident that he and his officers will succeed that he even sends a letter to the overall commander of the soviet navy telling them pretty much what he's going to do.

So begins the best military/political action thriller novel this reader has ever read. Tom Clancy wove together so many events, plots and sub plots into this novel that it was destined to be a best seller. If you've not read "The Hunt for Red October," I highly suggest you get a copy as soon as you can get your hands on one. Thank you very much to Tom Clancy for this masterpiece. {ssintrepid}

The best Tom Clancy
I have read and enjoyed all of Tom Clancys novels but none more than this one. The plot is excellent and the tension thats builds up towards the end means that you will not put it down untill you have read it twice. To make it even better there is the thought that some of this might actually have happened as the film suggests. If you have seen the film, then read the book as it contails vital details that the film was lacking. This is Tom Clancys finest novel, with the possible exception of Red Storm Rising, and gives a brilliant insight into the secret world of nuclear submarines. BUY NOW! You will not be disapointed.