I have always been an avid reader, but for me I have to find a book that not only peaks my interest, but also keeps it. I can't tell you how many unfinished paperbacks I have lying about my house because I just couldn't  identify with the book. "Clear and Present Danger" has not been left  unread. In fact I have re-read this book on several occasions. I had  started to read the Jack Ryan series of novels out of sequence, and then I  decided to read them in order. Once I got to this book, I literally could  not put it down. It is full of the Clancy trademark "Techno Jargon" but at  the heart of it all was a very well told story.  If you are not familiar  with any of the Tom Clancy novels, this book is one of many in what has  come to be known as the Jack Ryan series of books. Jack Ryan is a former  Marine, who currently works for the CIA as an analyst. Through a series of  very exciting and often sad circumstances, he begins to move up through The  Agency and becomes involved in many exciting adventures. Along the way he  befriends an operative known as Mr. Clark. Clark is a very mysterious,  often ominous figure that appears more frequently as the Jack Ryan series  progresses. In this installment the President declares and unofficial and  perhaps illegal war against the Columbian drug cartel. The action that  takes place deep in the mountains of Columbia is explained in great detail  and can often be difficult to read, but when you reach the climax, you will  be glad that stuck with this book. If you think you know this story because  you saw the movie staring Harrison Ford, you are wrong. The book was so  good that I could be nothing but disappointed when I saw the movie. I know  several people who have read this book and said they loved it. From older  adults to high school and college students, if you are looking for a really  good book, full of action and suspense, then this is the book for you. And  if you haven't already read "Patriot Games" you might want to think try it,  because it too was far better than the movie version.
I have always been an avid reader, but for me I have to find a book that not only peaks my interest, but also keeps it. I can't tell you how many unfinished paperbacks I have lying about my house because I just couldn't  identify with the book. "Clear and Present Danger" has not been left  unread. In fact I have re-read this book on several occasions. I had  started to read the Jack Ryan series of novels out of sequence, and then I  decided to read them in order. Once I got to this book, I literally could  not put it down. It is full of the Clancy trademark "Techno Jargon" but at  the heart of it all was a very well told story. If you are not familiar  with any of the Tom Clancy novels, this book is one of many in what has  come to be known as the Jack Ryan series of books. Jack Ryan is a former  Marine, who currently works for the CIA as an analyst. Through a series of  very exciting and often sad circumstances, he begins to move up through The  Agency and becomes involved in many exciting adventures. Along the way he  befriends an operative known as Mr. Clark. Clark is a very mysterious,  often ominous figure that appears more frequently as the Jack Ryan series  progresses. In this installment the President declares and unofficial and  perhaps illegal war against the Columbian drug cartel. The action that  takes place deep in the mountains of Columbia is explained in great detail  and can often be difficult to read, but when you reach the climax, you will  be glad that stuck with this book. If you think you know this story because  you saw the movie staring Harrison Ford, you are wrong. The book was so  good that I could be nothing but disappointed when I saw the movie. I know  several people who have read this book and said they loved it. From older  adults to high school and college students, if you are looking for a really  good book, full of action and suspense, then this is the book for you. And  if you haven't already read "Patriot Games" you might want to think try it,  because it too was far better than the movie version.