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Tom Clancy was an American author who wrote bestselling novels primarily about military and espionage themes, becoming one of the most commercially successful fiction writers of his time. His works, which often featured detailed technical descriptions and geopolitical intrigue, had significant cultural impact through both their popularity as books and their adaptations into major films and television series.
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- Power Games Frappe Biologique
- Executive Orders
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Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. (April 12, 1947 – October 1, 2013) was an American writer. He was best known for his techno-thrillers, which feature technical details in espionage and military science settings. Originally an insurance agent, Clancy published his first novel, The Hunt for Red October, in 1984. Eighteen novels followed between 1986 and 2013.
Clancy's Ryanverse series features the character Jack Ryan, an analyst working for the Central Intelligence Agency. It ranks among the best-selling series of fictional books of all time, with more than 100 million copies in print. Clancy also wrote non-fiction books on military subjects and has created other techno-thriller series of novels bearing his name.
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