Jack Ryan universe book 3 · 1988
The Cardinal of the Kremlin
The CIA’s most valuable agent in the Kremlin, codenamed Cardinal, is in danger as the Soviets race to develop a laser defence system, and Jack Ryan must get him out.
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Book facts
- Author
- Tom Clancy
- Series
- Jack Ryan universe, book 3 of 16
- Published
- 1988
- Setting
- Set in Washington, D.C.
- Story order
- Book 5 by the story’s timeline
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
In story order: after The Hunt for Red October and before Clear and Present Danger.
Who is in The Cardinal of the Kremlin
3 recurring or key characters from Tom Clancy’s chart. Introduces John Clark.
Lead 1
- Jack RyanCIA analyst who becomes President
Major 1
- John ClarkFirst appearanceCIA paramilitary officer, born John Kelly
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 The Cardinal of the Kremlin.
- 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
- Rainbow Six1998 · Jack Ryan universe · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon