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Dead or Alive

A Jack Ryan Novel

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Dead or Alive

By: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood
Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
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Don't Miss the Original Series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Starring John Krasinski!

Tom Clancy delivers a #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan novel that will remind readers why he is the acknowledged master of international intrigue and nonstop military action.

It is The Campus. Secretly created under the administration of President Jack Ryan, its sole purpose is to eliminate terrorists and those who protect them. Officially, it has no connection to the American government - a necessity in a time when those in power consider themselves above such arcane ideals as loyalty, justice, and right or wrong.

Now covert intelligence expert Jack Ryan Jr. and his compatriots at The Campus - joined by black ops warriors John Clark and “Ding” Chavez - have come up against their greatest foe: a sadistic killer known as the Emir. Mastermind of countless horrific attacks, the Emir has eluded capture by every law enforcement agency in the world. But his greatest devastation is yet to be unleashed as he plans a monumental strike at the heart of America.

On the trail of the Emir, Jack Ryan Jr. will find himself following in his legendary father’s footsteps on a manhunt that will take him and his allies across the globe, into the shadowy arenas of political gamesmanship, and back onto U.S. soil in a race to prevent the possible fall of the West....

Take another thrill ride with Jack Ryan.©2010 by Rubicon, Inc. (P)2010 by Brilliance Audio, Inc., all rights reserved.
Action & Adventure Espionage Genre Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military

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Critic reviews

“Heart-stopping action...entertaining and eminently topical.” (The Washington Post)

“The best characters from all of Clancy’s previous novels are on the case.... For fans of the genre, Dead or Alive is likely to provide a long weekend’s pleasure.” (Los Angeles Times)

“Clancy is back at the top of his game.... In-depth research, continuous suspense, and scores of fascinating characters.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

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Yet another outstanding story by Tom Clancy. I am truly enjoying this series about the Adventures of Jack Ryan, Jack Ryan Jr. This book is another follow-up to Campus storyline and the numerous activities of the Campus team and Rainbow 6 the Special Activities Black Ops unit that always manages to, not only save the day, but save the world as well. This, like all his other books is expertly researched and delivered flawlessly. Once started it is extremely hard to put down. Never a dull moment I would highly recommend this audible book to any Tom Clancy fan. An enthralling adventure and awesome listen. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Another Tom Clancy at his best

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Lou Diamond Phillips narrated the story very well. I felt the tension of the story
The plot was realistic in many ways. I look forward to Watching Jack Ryan junior develop.

A proper adventure

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Great read. Lou Diamond Phillips does an excellent job narrating.

Great narrator

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This story carries on the story of Jack Junior. The new Agency still in its infancy gets a couple of new well loved members, in a story line that leaves you physically hating an old Ryanverse character, brings you to the end of a story that leaves your ears wanting more of the same.

Superbly read by Lou Diamond Phillips, you will find yourself hoping that you get stuck in traffic or on the train just so you can listen to a bit more of this gripping adventure. The daily commute has become the most fun part of my working day!

Gripping Listening for any Clancy Fan

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The story has a good start, but mediocre middle part and bad ending. Excellent performance.

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