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A man named Mohammed sits in a caf in Vienna, about to propose a deal to a Colombian. Mohammed has a strong network of agents and sympathizers throughout Europe and the Middle East, and the Colombian has an equally strong drug network throughout America. What if they were to form an alliance, to combine all their assets and connections The potential for profits would be enormous-and the potential for destruction unimaginable. In the Brave New World of terrorism-where anybody with a spare AK-47, a knowledge of kitchen chemistry, or simply the will to die can become a player-the old rules no longer apply. No matter what new governmental organizations come into being, the only truly effective ones are those that are quick and agile, free of oversight and restrictions .
About the Author
Tom Clancy was an English major at Baltimore's Loyola College. As a Maryland insurance broker with a passion for naval history, his dream of writing a novel came true with his first effort, He wrote more than a dozen novels, which have a blend of realism and authenticity, intricate plotting, and razor-sharp suspense. Ten of the novels, including (Berkley, 2004) , feature the character Jack Ryan, former stock broker and CIA employee. Clancy's non-fiction works include a series of guided tours of America's warfighting assets, Submarine, Armored Cav, Fighter Wing, Marine, and Airborne. He lived in Maryland. The following are the books and approximate time frame in the Without Remorse 1969-73Patriot Games 1981-82Red Rabbit 1982The Hunt for Red October 1984The Cardinal of the Kremlin 1986Clear and Present Danger 1988The Sum of All Fears 1990-91Debt of Honor 1995-96Executive Orders 1996Rainbow Six 1999-2000The Bear and the Dragon 2002The Teeth of the Tiger 2006Dead or Alive 2007Locked On 2007Threat Vector 2009Command Authority 2013Support and Defend 2014Full Force and Effect 2014
