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Jack Ryan universe book 4 · 1989

Clear and Present Danger

Jack Ryan universe book 4 by Tom Clancy

Techno and militarySpy and espionage

The United States starts a secret war against Colombian drug cartels after a friend of the President is murdered, and Jack Ryan finds the operation is being run without proper oversight.

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Book facts

Author
Tom Clancy
Series
Jack Ryan universe, book 4 of 16
Published
1989
Setting
Set in Washington, D.C.
Story order
Book 6 by the story’s timeline
Characters charted
4
Chart confidence
High

In story order: after The Cardinal of the Kremlin and before The Sum of All Fears.

Who is in Clear and Present Danger

4 recurring or key characters from Tom Clancy’s chart. Introduces Domingo Chavez.

Lead 1

Major 2

  • John ClarkCIA paramilitary officer, born John Kelly
  • Domingo ChavezFirst appearanceSoldier turned CIA officer, Clark's partner

Minor and cameo 1

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