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Red Rabbit

Red Rabbit

SpyThriller
Pages
927
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

Before he was a household name, Jack Ryan was a CIA analyst thrown into a high-stakes mission. He must confirm and prevent a plot by top Soviet officials to assassinate Pope John Paul II. As the clock ticks, Ryan finds himself in a deadly game of international espionage, where the fate of the Western world hangs in the balance.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseMysteriousAdventurous
Reluctant HeroBetrayal

Genres

Spy Thriller Adventure Military Mystery Suspense Political Thriller

About the author

T
Tom Clancy

Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. (1947-2013) was an American novelist from Baltimore, Maryland, best known for technically detailed espionage and military thrillers set during and after the Cold War, starting with The Hunt for Red October (1984) and the Jack Ryan series. He also co-wrote military non-fiction with serving and retired officers. After his death his name continued as a brand on novels, video games and franchise series (Op-Center, Net Force, Power Plays) written by other authors, so many "Tom C...

Characters

Jack RyanProtagonist
Yuri AndropovAntagonist
John Paul IISupporting
Admiral James GreerSupporting
Basil CharlestonSupporting
All characters in Red Rabbit

Frequently asked questions

  • Where does this book fit in the Jack Ryan series reading order?

    While it was published as the eleventh book in the series, it is chronologically the second entry, taking place after the events of Patriot Games and before The Hunt for Red October.

  • Is this story based on real historical events?

    The plot incorporates the 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, drawing on real-world rumors and investigations regarding the involvement of Soviet and Bulgarian intelligence services in the attack.