Intense and enjoyable, Command and Control will have you on the edge of your seat as a violent coup puts Jack Ryan and his most trusted advisor in dire straits. Marc Cameron is once again up to the task of keeping the Jack Ryan universe relevant and entertaining, delivering a compelling tale of danger and international intrigue filled with pulse-pounding suspense.
Panamanian President Botero is battling socialist opposition and requests President Jack Ryan to visit Panama in a show of support. A risky proposition for the American president given the tension-filled protests occurring in country, but Jack Ryan doesn’t care because he wants to do what’s right and help his old friend. However, every fear the Secret Service has about keeping President Ryan secure comes to pass when a coup d’état erupts, comms go down and the President goes missing. Concurrently, Director of National Intelligence Mary Pat Foley is in the crosshairs of Camarilla, a brutal criminal organization with a leader hellbent on getting revenge for the targeted killing of her brother. With Russian warships in the Panama Canal, the president’s whereabouts unknown and gun battles raging in the streets, it’ll take a herculean effort to keep President Ryan and DNI Foley alive and out of the hands of some seriously dangerous and bloodthirsty individuals.
Command and Control has all the hallmarks of a classic Jack Ryan novel. It contains thoughtful political maneuvering, explosive action and Jack Ryan following his own code of ethics even when it puts him in dangerous situations. It also contains the familiar cast of characters with Mary Pat Foley front and center with John Clark, Ding Chavez and a couple of new operators on The Campus Team called in to do what they do best. So, while the storyline is fresh with some new blood added to the team and provides a unique spin on US vs. Russia relations, the novel feels comfortable and familiar with so many regular personalities gracing the pages with their presence. Resulting in a story that will thrill long-time Clancy fans while appealing to thriller fans in general.
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