Tom Clancy is an acclaimed American author, best known for his Jack Ryan series of novels which include titles such as "The Hunt for Red October," "Rainbow Six," "Clear and Present Danger," and "The Sum of All Fears." Clancy's novels have received significant critical and commercial success, with the majority of his works centering around the adventures of the character Jack Ryan. While Clancy is the primary author of the Jack Ryan/John Clark series, he has also created or co-created other series that are written by other authors and branded as "Tom Clancy's".
Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1947, Clancy developed an early interest in naval history and espionage, which would later become the central themes of his novels. After graduating from Loyola College in Baltimore in 1969, Clancy pursued a career in insurance sales before achieving his dream of becoming a novelist. His first novel, "The Hunt for Red October," was published in 1984 and became an instant success, launching Clancy's career as a bestselling author.
In addition to his Jack Ryan series, Clancy has written several non-fiction works that offer guided tours of America's warfighting assets. These works include "Submarine," "Armored Cav," "Fighter Wing," "Marine," and "Airborne". Clancy's novels are known for their intricate plotting, authenticity, and razor-sharp suspense, making him a favorite among fans of crime-fiction, thriller, and espionage genres. He lived in Maryland until his death in 2013.
The following is a list of books and approximate time frame in the Jack Ryan Universe: "Without Remorse" (1969-73), "Patriot Games" (1981-82), "Red Rabbit" (1982), "The Hunt for Red October" (1984), "The Cardinal of the Kremlin" (1986), "Clear and Present Danger" (1988), "The Sum of All Fears" (1990-91), "Debt of Honor" (1995-96), "Executive Orders" (1996), "Rainbow Six" (1999-2000), "The Bear and the Dragon" (2002), "The Teeth of the Tiger" (2006), "Dead or Alive" (2007), "Locked On" (2007), "Threat Vector" (2009), "Command Authority" (2013), "Support and Defend" (2014), and "Full Force and Effect" (2014).