Jack Ryan universe book 2 · 1987
Patriot Games
On holiday in London, Jack Ryan foils an attack by Irish terrorists on members of the royal family, and the surviving terrorists decide to take revenge on Ryan and his family in America.
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Book facts
- Author
- Tom Clancy
- Series
- Jack Ryan universe, book 2 of 16
- Published
- 1987
- Setting
- Set in Washington, D.C.
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Patriot Games on screen
- Patriot Games (1992, film, Cinema). Harrison Ford takes on the role of Jack Ryan, whose family becomes the target of a terrorist cell.
In story order: after Without Remorse and before Red Rabbit.
Who is in Patriot Games
3 recurring or key characters from Tom Clancy’s chart.
Lead 1
- Jack RyanCIA analyst who becomes President
Major 1
- Robby JacksonNavy pilot and Ryan's friend
Minor and cameo 1
- Cathy RyanRyan's wife, an eye surgeon
Also featuring these characters
Other Tom Clancy books that share the most characters with Patriot Games.
- The Sum of All Fears1991 · Jack Ryan universe · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Debt of Honor1994 · Jack Ryan universe · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Executive Orders1996 · Jack Ryan universe · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Clear and Present Danger1989 · Jack Ryan universe · 2 shared charactersBuy on Amazon