Jack Ryan universe book 1 · 1984
The Hunt for Red October
Captain Marko Ramius, a Soviet submarine commander, sets out across the Atlantic in the Red October, a new missile submarine with a silent drive. The Soviets want it found and destroyed; Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst, thinks Ramius wants to defect.
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Book facts
- Author
- Tom Clancy
- Series
- Jack Ryan universe, book 1 of 16
- Published
- 1984
- Setting
- Set in Washington, D.C.
- Story order
- Book 4 by the story’s timeline
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- High
In story order: after Red Rabbit and before The Cardinal of the Kremlin.
Who is in The Hunt for Red October
4 recurring or key characters from Tom Clancy’s chart. Introduces Jack Ryan, Cathy Ryan, Robby Jackson and Marko Ramius.
Lead 1
- Jack RyanFirst appearanceCIA analyst who becomes President
Major 1
- Marko RamiusFirst appearanceSoviet submarine captain who defects
Minor and cameo 2
- Cathy RyanFirst appearanceRyan's wife, an eye surgeon
- Robby JacksonFirst appearanceNavy pilot and Ryan's friend
Also featuring these characters
Other Tom Clancy books that share the most characters with The Hunt for Red October.
- 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
- The Cardinal of the Kremlin1988 · Jack Ryan universe · 2 shared charactersBuy on Amazon