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  Table of Contents

  Title Page

  Copyright Page

  Acknowledgements

  ONE

  TWO

  THREE

  FOUR

  FIVE

  SIX

  SEVEN

  EIGHT

  NINE

  TEN

  ELEVEN

  TWELVE

  THIRTEEN

  FOURTEEN

  FIFTEEN

  SIXTEEN

  SEVENTEEN

  EIGHTEEN

  NINETEEN

  TWENTY

  TWENTY-ONE

  TWENTY-TWO

  TWENTY-THREE

  TWENTY-FOUR

  TWENTY-FIVE

  TWENTY-SIX

  TWENTY-SEVEN

  TWENTY-EIGHT

  TWENTY-NINE

  THIRTY

  THIRTY-ONE

  THIRTY-TWO

  THIRTY-THREE

  THIRTY-FOUR

  THIRTY-FIVE

  THIRTY-SIX

  THIRTY-SEVEN

  THIRTY-EIGHT

  THIRTY-NINE

  FORTY

  FORTY-ONE

  THE BESTSELLING NOVELS OF

  TOM CLANCY

  THE TEETH OF THE TIGER

  A new generation—Jack Ryan, Jr.—takes over in Tom Clancy’s

  extraordinary, and extraordinarily prescient, novel.

  “INCREDIBLY ADDICTIVE.” —Daily Mail (London)

  RED RABBIT

  Tom Clancy returns to Jack Ryan’s early days—

  in an engrossing novel of global political drama . . .

  “A WILD, SATISFYING RIDE.” —New York Daily News

  THE BEAR AND THE DRAGON

  A clash of world powers. President Jack Ryan’s trial by fire.

  “HEART-STOPPING ACTION . . . CLANCY STILL REIGNS.” —The Washington Post

  RAINBOW SIX

  John Clark is used to doing the CIA’s dirty work.

  Now he’s taking on the world . . .

  “ACTION-PACKED.” —The New York Times Book Review

  EXECUTIVE ORDERS

  A devastating terrorist act leaves Jack Ryan

  as President of the United States . . .

  “UNDOUBTEDLY CLANCY’S BEST YET.”

  —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

  DEBT OF HONOR

  It begins with the murder of an American woman

  in the backstreets of Tokyo. It ends in war . . .

  “A SHOCKER.” —Entertainment Weekly

  THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

  The smash bestseller that launched Clancy’s career—

  the incredible search for a Soviet defector

  and the nuclear submarine he commands . . .

  “BREATHLESSLY EXCITING.” —The Washington Post

  RED STORM RISING

  The ultimate scenario for World War III—

  the final battle for global control . . .

  “THE ULTIMATE WAR GAME . . . BRILLIANT.” —Newsweek

  PATRIOT GAMES

  CIA analyst Jack Ryan stops an assassination—

  and incurs the wrath of Irish terrorists . . .

  “A HIGH PITCH OF EXCITEMENT.” —The Wall Street Journal

  THE CARDINAL OF THE KREMLIN

  The superpowers race for the ultimate Star Wars

  missile defense system . . .

  “CARDINAL EXCITES, ILLUMINATES . . . A REAL PAGE-TURNER.” —Los Angeles Daily News

  CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER

  The killing of three U.S. officials in Colombia ignites the

  American government’s explosive, and top secret, response . . .

  “A CRACKLING GOOD YARN.” —The Washington Post

  THE SUM OF ALL FEARS

  The disappearance of an Israeli nuclear weapon threatens the

  balance of power in the Middle East—and around the world . . .

  “CLANCY AT HIS BEST . . . NOT TO BE MISSED.” —The Dallas Morning News

  WITHOUT REMORSE

  His code name is Mr. Clark. And his work for the CIA

  is brilliant, cold-blooded, and efficient . . . but who is he really?

  “HIGHLY ENTERTAINING.” —The Wall Street Journal

  Novels by Tom Clancy

  THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

  RED STORM RISING

  PATRIOT GAMES

  THE CARDINAL OF THE KREMLIN

  CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER

  THE SUM OF ALL FEARS

  WITHOUT REMORSE

  DEBT OF HONOR

  EXECUTIVE ORDERS

  RAINBOW SIX

  THE BEAR AND THE DRAGON

  RED RABBIT

  THE TEETH OF THE TIGER

  SSN: STRATEGIES OF SUBMARINE WARFARE

  Nonfiction

  SUBMARINE: A GUIDED TOUR INSIDE A NUCLEAR WARSHIP

  ARMORED CAV: A GUIDED TOUR OF AN ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT

  FIGHTER WING: A GUIDED TOUR OF AN AIR FORCE COMBAT WING

  MARINE: A GUIDED TOUR OF A MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT

  AIRBORNE: A GUIDED TOUR OF AN AIRBORNE TASK FORCE

  CARRIER: A GUIDED TOUR OF AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER

  SPECIAL FORCES: A GUIDED TOUR OF U.S. ARMY SPECIAL FORCES

  INTO THE STORM: A STUDY IN COMMAND

  (written with General Fred Franks, Jr., Ret., and Tony Koltz)

  EVERY MAN A TIGER

  (written with General Charles Horner, Ret., and Tony Koltz)

  SHADOW WARRIORS: INSIDE THE SPECIAL FORCES

  (written with General Carl Stiner, Ret., and Tony Koltz)

  BATTLE READY

  (written with General Tony Zinni, Ret., and Tony Koltz)

  Created by Tom Clancy

  ENDWAR

  TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL

  TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL: OPERATION BARRACUDA

  TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL: CHECKMATE

  TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL: FALLOUT

  Created by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: MIRROR IMAGE

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: GAMES OF STATE

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: ACTS OF WAR

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: BALANCE OF POWER

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: STATE OF SIEGE

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: DIVIDE AND CONQUER

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: LINE OF CONTROL

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: MISSION OF HONOR

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: SEA OF FIRE

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: CALL TO TREASON

  TOM CLANCY’S OP-CENTER: WAR OF EAGLES

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE: HIDDEN AGENDAS

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE: NIGHT MOVES

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE: BREAKING POINT

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE: POINT OF IMPACT

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE: CYBERNATION

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE: STATE OF WAR

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE: CHANGING OF THE GUARD

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE: SPRINGBOARD

  TOM CLANCY’S NET FORCE: THE ARCHIMEDES EFFECT

  Created by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg

  TOM CLANCY’S POWER PLAYS: POLITIKA

  TOM CLANCY’S POWER PLAYS: RUTHLESS.COM

  TOM CLANCY’S POWER PLAYS: SHADOW WATCH

  TOM CLANCY’S POWER PLAYS: BIO-STRIKE

  TOM CLANCY’S POWER PLAYS: COLD WAR

  TOM CLANCY’S POWER PLAYS: CUTTING EDGE

  TOM CLANCY’S POWER PLAYS: ZERO HOUR

  TOM CLANCY’S POWER PLAYS: WILD CARD

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  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  The author would like to thank the following individuals whose assistance and support made this book possible:

  Mr. Tom Colgan

  Mr. Chris George

  Ms. Sandra Harding

  Chief Warrant Officer James Ide, USN (Ret.)

  Major Mark Aitken, U.S. Army

  Master Sergeant Randy McElwee, U.S. Army (Ret.)

  Major William R. Reeves, U.S. Army

  Major Craig Walker, USAF

  FROM UBISOFT:

  Joshua Meyer

  Richard Dansky

  Alexis Nolent

  Olivier Henriot

  Cedrick Delmas

  The Ubisoft legal department

  John Gonzalez

  Audrey Leprince

  Nathalie Paccard

  Michael De Plater

  FROM BLACKHAWK PRODUCTS GROUP:

  Mr. Mike Noel, U.S. Navy SEAL (Ret.)

  Mr. Tom O’Sullivan, U.S. Army (Ret.)

  Mr. Michael Janich, U.S. Army (Ret.)

  Mr. Steve Matulewicz, Command Master Chief (SEAL) (Ret.)

  Mr. Brent Beshara, Canadian Special Forces (Ret.)

  Mr. Michael Rigg, Paladin Press

  Mr. Darrel Ralph, custom knife maker (www.darrelralph.com)

  Dr. Rudy McDaniel, University of Central Florida

  Mrs. Carole McDaniel (carole.mcdanieldesign.com)

  Nancy, Lauren, and Kendall Telep

  And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

  —REVELATION 6:4

  I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.

  —ALBERT EINSTEIN

  CAST OF CHARACTERS

  JOINT STRIKE FORCE (JSF) LEADERSHIP—U.S.

  David Becerra, President (“American Eagle”)

  Roberta Santiago, National Security Advisor

  Mark Hellenberg, White House Chief of Staff

  General Laura Kennedy, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)

  General Rudolph McDaniel, Vice Chairman of the JCS

  Major Alice Dennison, USMC, JSF Tactical Operations Specialist (“Hammer”)

  Charles Shakura (lead interrogator for JSF)

  JOINT STRIKE FORCE, ODA SPECIAL FORCES

  Team Sergeant Nathan Vatz (“Vortex”; “Bali”)

  Captain Tom Gerard, Detachment Commander

  Chief Warrant Officer 3 Douglas Barnes, Assistant Detachment Commander

  Sergeant Zack Murrow, Weapons Sergeant (“Volcano”)

  Captain Mike Godfrey, Detachment Commander (ODA 888, “Berserker Six”)

  Captain Manny Rodriguez, Detachment Commander (ODA 897, “Zodiac Six”)

  Chief Warrant Officer 3 Samson, Assistant Detachment Commander (ODA 888, “Black Bear”)

  Sergeant Jac Sasaki, Senior Medic (ODA 888, “Band-Aid”)

  Staff Sergeant Paul Dresden, Assistant Medic (ODA 888, “Beethoven”)

  JOINT STRIKE FORCE, MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCES

  Colonel Stack, Company Commander

  Staff Sergeant Raymond McAllen, Force Recon Team Leader (“Outlaw One”)

  Sergeant Terry Jones, Assistant Team Leader (“Outlaw Two”)

  Corporal Palladino, team scout/sniper (“Outlaw Three”)

  Corporal Szymanski, team scout (“Outlaw Four”)

  Lance Corporal Friskis, radio operator (“Outlaw Five”)

  Navy Corpsman Gutierrez, medic (“Outlaw Six”)

  Sergeant Scott Rule, New Assistant Team Leader (“Outlaw Two”)

  F-35 DETACHMENT, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

  Major Stephanie Halverson, USAF (“Siren”)

  Captain Jake Boyd, USAF (“Ghost Hawk”)

  Captain Lisa Johansson, USAF (“Sapphire”)

  STRYKER BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM

  Captain Chuck Welch, Company Commander

  Staff Sergeant Marc Rakken (“Sparta Six”)

  Sergeant Timothy Appleman, Vehicle Commander

  Private First Class Penny Hassa, Vehicle Driver

  USS FLORIDA SSN-805

  Commander Jonathan Andreas

  “Jack” (Operations Officer)

  Senior Chief Radioman Sheldon

  Chief Electronic Technician Burgess

  “Dan” (Communications Officer)

  JSF NAVY HIGH COMMAND, HONOLULU

  Admiral Donald Stanton, Commander, Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT)

  Admiral Charles Harrison, Commander, Submarines, Pacific

  “Smitty” USS Florida’s Submarine Squadron Commander

  RUSSIAN FEDERATION

  Vsevolod Vsevolodovich Kapalkin, President

  General Sergei Izotov, Director of the Glavnoje

  Razvedyvatel ’noje Upravlenije (GRU)

  Colonel Pavel Doletskaya (GRU)

  Major Alexei Noskov, Tactical Operations Officer (“Werewolf”)

  Colonel Viktoria Antsyforov (GRU)

  Commander Ivan Golova, commander of the Ulyanovsk

  Captain Pravota, Ka-29 chopper pilot

  Captain Second Rank Mikhail Anatolyevich Kolosov, commander of the Romanov

  Alexi Vasiliev, aka William Bullard, Russian mole

  EUROPEAN FEDERATION

  President Nathalie Perreau
r />   General Amadou Bankolé, EF Enforcers Corps

  Capitaine Ilaria Cimino, EFEC Executive Officer

  CANADA

  Robert Emerson, Prime Minister

  “Khaki,” chopper pilot and ex-Canadian Special Forces

  TERRORIST

  Green Vox (symbolic head of the Green Brigade Transnational)

  Map concept by James Ide Graphic design by Carole McDaniel

  Map by Carole McDaniel

  Map by Carole McDaniel

  ONE

  “He’s coming around! Everybody get—”