Description
Cardinal of the Kremlin
In The Cardinal of the Kremlin, Tom Clancy, the master of the techno-thriller, brings back CIA analyst Jack Ryan for one of his most intense missions. The United States and the Soviet Union are racing to build space-based missile defense systems that could tip the global balance of power. Whoever gets there first could make the other side’s nuclear arsenal obsolete.
America’s greatest advantage is its highest-placed spy: a decorated Soviet officer, code-named CARDINAL, who has passed secrets to the CIA for decades from the heart of Moscow’s defense establishment. When the KGB begins closing in, Jack Ryan must find a way to save him before the most valuable intelligence asset of the Cold War is lost forever.
Moving from the halls of the Kremlin to a secret Soviet laser facility in Central Asia and the mountains of Afghanistan, this is Clancy at his best: authentic tradecraft, cutting-edge military technology, and nonstop suspense.
Why readers love it:
- A #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of The Hunt for Red October
- The third Jack Ryan novel by publication order, following Patriot Games and preceding Clear and Present Danger
- A classic of Cold War espionage fiction featuring the CIA, the KGB, and the Strategic Defense Initiative era
- Perfect for fans of John le Carré, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Daniel Silva
Book Details:
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Author: Tom Clancy
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Series: Jack Ryan
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Genre: Spy Thriller / Military Fiction / Techno-Thriller
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Original Publication: 1988
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Publisher: Berkley Books
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Format: Paperback
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Pages: 816
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ISBN: 9780425269398ISBN
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Condition: New
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