Tom Clancy Terminal Velocity: Jack Ryan, Jr., Book 14

Jack Ryan, Jr. #20

by M.P. Woodward

Jack Ryan Jr battles terrorists in the mountains of Tajikistan to save a comrade in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

A series of savage murders in the United States seem unrelated until the FBI makes a shocking discovery - a decade ago all of the murder victims were involved in a raid that killed an al Quaeda leader.

Mary Pat Foley, Director of National Intelligence, turns to the Campus for simultaneous help with two problems. One part of the group must find the mole in the US government who is feeding intel to the current terrorists leaders. Meanwhile, Campus agent Midas will lead a small team into Tajikistan to find and neutralize those terrorists.

Jack Ryan Jr's job is to supply Midas and his team with intel from outside the terrorist's region of Central Asia, but when the team is captured only Jack is in position to save them. Even if it is one man against an army of terrorists.
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PRAISE FOR TOM CLANCY

'Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale'
NEW YORK TIMES

Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Spy Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Action

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First published September 2, 2025

About the author

M.P. Woodward is the NYT bestselling author of the Tom Clancy, Jack Ryan Jr. books (SHADOW STATE, LINE OF DEMARCATION, and TERMINAL VELOCITY). His latest war fiction thriller RED TIDE, A NOVEL OF THE NEXT PACIFIC WAR comes out 9/16/25. He has also authored the Handler CIA espionage series from Penguin Random House (THE HANDLER and DEAD DROP). He served as a Naval Intelligence officer before transitioning to a career in tech.

Reviews

[Joseph · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm a big fan of Tom Clancy, but...hasn't Jack Ryan been POTUS for a very, very long time?? Just saying. This book deals with several international adversaries, including Pakistan, India, China and ISIS. I won't give many details of the plot, only that the intelligence community is dealing with a mole deep within their network. POTUS has to decide how best to ferret them out. I will say that the surprise ending made me laugh...poetic justice for Jack Jr.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have mixed feelings about this Jack Ryan Jr. installment. This had all the action and storyline you'd expect from a Ryanverse story, but there was just something missing. I felt at times the jump in timeline from one chapter to the next was just too much - too many things were skipped over that I had to pause and ask myself what happened. It wasn't necessarily detrimental to the story, it just messed with the flow a lot for me.

The ending was intriguing and I look forward to seeing what happens with Jack Jr. going forward.

Thanks to G.P. Putnam's Sons & Net Galley for this ARC. #TomClancyTerminalVelocity #NetGalley

[Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three spec ops operators who were involved in a past mission are taken out over a month along with their families. Jack jr and his fiance are in India for a wedding. And of course Junior can't go anywhere without running into trouble.

The Campus is fielding an op in Pakistan to take out the mastermind behind the murders. They're also sending Gavin (the tech wiz) along with an agent to Washington to look into the killings.

Of course everything is tied together. Plenty of action, good characters and a bit more fluff than l expect in a Campus novel.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Same review as the last one in the series. Totally fine. I think I just don’t care for this author. They’ve been passing around the Jack Ryan story bible a lot the last decade or so and I hope it gets passed along again soon.

[Pam Kovalic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jack Ryan Jr. and his fiancé, Lisanne, are on vacation in India, where Lisanne had undergone surgery on her arm and they are now attending the wedding celebration of her doctor. Her doctor happens to be the daughter of a very wealthy man so the wedding celebration is a days long extravagant event. Of course, the vacation turns into a working covert op for Jack Jr. as he has to join forces with the covert operation to take out the man responsible for the deaths of American men involved in the getting rid of the Emir from over a year ago. It is now the Emir’s son, Rafa, they need to take out before he can kill any more. The story moved along, very heavy on the military/covert force aspects. The character development was lacking. I thought the story was okay, just not great. I think the series started by Tom Clancy has fallen off as others try to carry on since his passing. I give the book 3 stars out of 5.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. The book will be published on September 2, 2025.

[Denise Robider · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed it. The son of the President helps to find the son of a villain that the President knew. Great spy story.

[J · Rating 1 out of 5]

So … I’ve been a Tom Clancy fan since the 3rd grade when I picked up Clear and Present Danger off of a bookshelf. Even not understanding it all at age 8, I loved the adventure it took me on and what felt like incredible accuracy.

Now, a little over a decade since his passing, the latest ghostwriters have been playing a game of fck around and find out. I mentioned this in an earlier review (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...) for Line of Demarcation (also one by M.P. Woodward), but the continuity errors and lack of technical accuracy is annoying as all hell.


I get the Tom Clancy Ryanverse is incredibly vast and complex, but when you can't keep the flight details correct in the same chapter, that's absurd. Was it even edited before publication?

Chapter 5 -> After arriving in Delhi, after a 20 hour Lufthansa flight from Austin to Frankfurt to Delhi, Jack Jr recalls the last time he pissed his fiancee Lisanne off during that trip by specifying "somewhere over the Arabian Sea in an Air India 787". All in the span of a couple pages. So did they fly Lufthansa or Air India?

That same chapter also has "Lisanne, ex-Texas state trooper, ex-Marine, and ..." . Being Lisanne's fiance and the son of a USMC vet (the OG Jack Ryan), Jack Jr wouldn't be caught dead having "ex-Marine" in his vocabulary. "Once a Marine, always a Marine". Also, per Power and Empire, the first novel that Lisanne is introduced in, "after separating from the military, she'd spent four years with the City of Alexandria [Virginia] Police Department."

Maybe have a world building wiki or character database, maintained internally by the publishing house, or even just fleshing out the ones that already exist in places like fandom.com and verifying by linked references?

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vacation for two-Jack JR and Lisanne-are traveling to India to be apart of a wedding…when a “mole” in the Defense Dept has surfaced. Three elite rangers now civilians have been murdered. China, India, Pakistan and ISIS are on the radar, sending “a team in” into the Kashmir mountains, funny story about riding camels and horses, intrigue, murder and a good page turner. The military jargon gets in the way sometimes when I have to “Google” the acronym! Enjoy

[Jerry Buckridge · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have always been a fan of Tom Clancy and the ghost writers that have taken over since his passing. This book has left me less of a fan going forward. I found it to be stilted and unimaginative. I can only hope that the next book wraps things up with Jack Jr. et al.

[Joey May · Rating 1 out of 5]

This author has a standard recipe. Good guys are buffoons constantly make mistakes until the very last minute and then they always overcome. Bad guys are the best in the world, win in every scenario except very last one. Also, he has changed the personalities of the characters that Tom Clancy created.

[Mark Atley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I tend to fly through my reading, which sometimes makes it a bit tricky to keep up with my NetGalley reviews! Honestly, I sometimes struggle to find the right words. But I have to say, if you're a fan of the Jack Ryan series or the Campus novels, you’re going to enjoy this one! It's packed with action and moves at a brisk pace. I really appreciate how it maintains the essence of the characters and their personalities while bringing in a new author’s perspective. I think that speaks volumes about the editor's skill! The writing is super easy to follow and really draws you in. Happy reading!

[thewanderingjew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tom Clancy Terminal Velocity (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel), Book 14; M. P. Woodward, author; Scott Brick, Narrator
When the book begins, we learn about two half-brothers, Rafa and Fahim. They share a mother, but Rafa’s father was the Emir, the founder of the Umayyad Revolutionary Council. The Emir believed that he was the one true prophet and was a direct descendant of Mohammad. Rafa is viewed as his successor, and Rafa believes that he is now the one true Caliph. Rafa has been groomed by Mullah Fawwah.
When Fahim graduates from the Sorbonne, he is ready to embark on his life in Paris. He wants to build bridges! Before he can leave, he hears from Mullah Fawwah. He insists that he go to the Mosque in Marseilles immediately to speak with him and bid his brother goodbye. Once there, he learns that his true father was a nobody. It was the Emir, through the Mullah, who had been supporting him all these years. He is forced to recite the Shahada, to swear allegiance to the Caliph, and to perform Jihad with his half-brother to prove his loyalty. If he doesn’t, he will be eliminated instead. They need him because the “end of days” is at hand.
The story then moves to the United States. A gruesome murder of a cattleman and his entire family has been discovered in the state of Washington. Soon, Hendley Associates realize that those involved in killing Rafa’s father, the Emir, in the operation called “Poseidon Spear” that was run by the Campus, are being systematically murdered in the same brutal way. Gavin and Mandy are called in by the Campus to help with the investigation into the murders. They soon also discover a terrorist plot to poison our water supply with nuclear waste. They are attacked and are in grave danger and in need of immediate rescue.
During this time, Attorney General Murray’s wife is undergoing surgery that will, hopefully, restore her eyesight. Kathy Ryan, Jack Jr’s mother is the surgeon. Jack’s fiancé Lisanne has undergone surgery to have an artificial arm attached to her body. Srini, soon to be married in India, is the surgeon. Mary Pat Foley is briefing Jack’s father, the President, on the possibility of the existence of a mole who is responsible for arranging the heinous murder of the agents and their families.
Srini and Lisanne became fast friends and she invited Lisanne and Jack to her wedding to Sanjay. Srini’s father, Rai, is a very successful businessman and his company, AGI, is preparing to dedicate a new bridge, that they just built in Kashmir. The project was funded by the Chinese. He would also like to make a business pitch to Jack, in case Hendley Associates would be interested in doing business with his company. Jack and Lisanne were invited to the bridge dedication ceremony and festivities too. Their journey in India, however, is fraught with danger.
While Lisanne and Jack are in India, Clark, Murray and Midas, from the Campus, are involved in trying to save the other operatives who were involved in the Poseidon Spear action from being murdered. Because they believe that Rafa is behind the murders, as revenge for the death of his father, the Emir, Midas sets out for India to kill Rafa before he can cause more violence. Midas fails and is gravely wounded himself. Jack, in India for the wedding, is called upon to rescue him. Midas was assisted by a Mujahideen who now assists Jack, as well. When they discover there is a plot to attack a train on the way to the bridge dedication, they race to the train. It is the train that Lisanne is on, supposedly together with Jack, whom they are pretending is lying down suffering from a stomach bug and not out rescuing Midas!
It seems that Rafa and Fahim have plotted to disrupt the bridge dedication with Pakistani mercenaries to cause chaos and ruin the alliance between India and the United States. Also, if they cause injury to the Deputy Director to the Chinese Foreign Minister, who is also on the train heading to the dedication, it will further disrupt relationships. Fahim had hoped to marry Srini to cement his rise as head of AGI, but Srini rejected him and married Sanjay who will now ascend to that position. So, in addition to wanting revenge and chaos, Fahim also wants his boss and Sanjay out of the way so he can become CEO and use the company to funnel weapons and money to his revolutionary cause.
The story becomes even more complicated as there is also an overlay of romance throughout. So, let me end by saying that while I love Jack Ryan novels, this one was a little disappointing. Multi-layered with so many characters, it was difficult to keep track of them. It was also too long by half and was filled with a lot of inane dialogue. It was often a bit disjointed and hard to follow with too many sub-plots and too much action occurring in too many different places. It simply did not feel as if it flowed naturally from one moment to the next. Even so, it was an interesting read that did keep me interested, if not sometimes confused.

[Lindsey Barger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Putnam for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Jack and Lissane were expecting to celebrate with a quiet week in Texas – her friend was getting married and had asked them to be in the wedding party. Plus, Lissane just received her upgraded prothesis which required a surgical procedure to implant sensors, so down time really was warranted for the two operatives. When the bride and groom surprised the couple with a trip to India for the actual ceremony though, it was just the beginning of the excitement – retired operatives being picked off in the states, a nuclear threat, and the return of an evil The Campus thought they put behind them a long time ago. Will the First Son and his fiancé find time for some R&R….or will they get pulled into the fray to protect their friends and country again?

Tom Clancy Terminal Velocity is the 14th installment in the Jack Ryan, Jr. series, bringing Ryanverse fans more excitement with the second generation operative. In this work, M.P. Woodward builds off Clancy’s well-developed characters and storyline in a realistic way that feels like it was ripped straight from the headlines. Following the complex political relationship on the Indian Subcontinent, with a twist of religious fanaticism common to the Durand Line, this novel explores the challenges of Americans traveling abroad, experiencing other cultural customs, and a healthy dose of the domestic terrorism readers have grown to love in the Ryanverse!

I give Tom Clancy Terminal Velocity 4 out of 5 stars. Readers who have followed me since we launched Read With Lindsey will know that I am an avid Ryanverse fan, currently reading through the entire series from the start. I enjoy the political science aspect of these novels, the military history and machinery, and the domestic terrorism. Woodward has become one of the more likeable writers taking over for Clancy in my opinion – I attribute that to his experience in Naval Intelligence. With that said, I am baffled with the ending of this book. I didn’t see this coming at all and I’m not sure I agree with the decision to take the story there. I also have trouble with the prothesis surgery and recovery, along with another surgery portrayed in this novel. While medical technology has improved tremendously in recent years, surgery like Lissane’s is not something you can recover from within a few days and go from implantation to fighting the bad guys complete with physical altercations without pain and damage to the incision site. If we can show some of the men in The Campus suffering physical ailments, it feels off not to do the same for Lissane.

I loved Woodward’s last two releases in the Ryanverse and have been anxiously awaiting this newest work. With gun and physical violence, as well as some descriptive scenes recounting a gruesome murder, this should be directed to more mature audiences over 16. Military history, political science, and foreign policy buffs will enjoy this novel as much as I have!

[Mike Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this latest installment of the Jack Ryan Jr. series, the narrative opens with a chilling string of murders scattered across the United States. At first glance, these killings appear unrelated, but a deeper investigation reveals a disturbing pattern: all the victims are former special forces operatives who once played a critical role in dismantling the Umayyad Revolutionary Council, a terrorist organization, that previously attempted to detonate a nuclear waste facility on American soil.

Meanwhile, Jack Ryan Jr. finds himself far from the action, attending a wedding in India with his fiancée. What begins as a peaceful vacation quickly spirals into chaos when he and his fiancée are swept into a dangerous situation. As events unfold, it becomes clear that the violence in the U.S. and the turmoil in South Asia are not isolated incidents but part of a larger, coordinated threat. Jack Jr., along with The Campus, must race against time to uncover the truth and neutralize the danger before it escalates further.

One of the most compelling aspects of this novel is its evolving scope. Earlier entries in the Jack Ryan Jr. series often focused on solo missions, with Jack operating independently to resolve localized threats. In contrast, this book mirrors the broader geopolitical scale of the original Jack Ryan Sr. novels. The inclusion of The Campus team, as well as Jack Ryan Sr. and his presidential cabinet, adds depth and complexity to the storyline, making it feel more expansive and interconnected. This shift in narrative style is a welcome development, enriching the series with layered plots and a big scale feel.

The dual setting split between the United States and the India/Pakistan region adds a refreshing dimension to the story. Previous spy thrillers I have read have not spent much time on India. The cultural and geopolitical backdrop enhances the tension and intrigue. The return of the Umayyad Revolutionary Council is a clever nod to previous books, offering continuity for longtime fans while remaining accessible to new readers. The author skillfully balances references to past events without making prior knowledge a prerequisite for enjoying the current story.

Finally, the announcement that M.P. Woodward will be taking over the Jack Ryan Sr. series is exciting news. Woodward has demonstrated a strong command of pacing, character development, and international espionage in the Jack Ryan Jr. novels, and his transition to the senior series will be a nice addition to the franchise.

This book is a thrilling, well-constructed addition to the Jack Ryan universe. It successfully bridges the gap between the Junior and Senior series, offering a compelling narrative that is both action-packed and intellectually engaging. Fans of political thrillers, espionage, and global intrigue will find much to appreciate in Terminal Velocity. Thanks to MP Woodward, NetGalley, and GP Putnam’s and Son for a free advanced copy for an honest review.

[Chad Manske · Rating 4 out of 5]

M.P. Woodward’s “Tom Clancy: Terminal Velocity” rockets from the first page with a blast of espionage energy, dropping Jack Ryan Jr. straight into one of the series’ most exhilarating international firestorms yet. Like any great Ryanverse adventure, the plot unfolds at breakneck speed—random, brutal murders across America tie back to a classified raid against the infamous Umayyad Revolutionary Council. Now, a vengeful new terror leader rises, forcing America’s clandestine operators into a furious race that runs from the treacherous Himalayan slopes to the political backrooms of Washington. Woodward’s propulsive storytelling balances cinematic shootouts, covert ops, and the series’ signature geopolitical complexity. The mission swerves through nail-biting pursuits and clever twists, plunging seasoned commando “Midas” Jankowski into a hostile mountain war while a mole inside the U.S. government threatens to expose them all. Meanwhile, Jack finds himself torn away from a wedding in India, forced to cross dangerous terrain with a gritty Mujahadin fighter to rescue a comrade and prevent disaster—with only hours to spare before a mass-casualty crisis erupts. Woodward nails the Clancy formula: authentic tactics, cutting-edge tech, and vibrant, battle-tested characters. The India-Pakistan border provides a tense and timely backdrop, and Jack’s evolving relationship with fiancée Lisanne adds warmth and human stakes to the turmoil. The book’s daring climax—a high-speed Himalayan train standoff—gives fans the payoff they crave, along with a tantalizing cliffhanger for next time. “Terminal Velocity” isn’t just another Ryan Jr. mission—it’s a shot of adrenaline, a masterclass in action, and proof that the Clancy legacy remains thrillingly alive. Suspenseful, timely, and always fun to read, this novel is a must for anyone craving covert operations with heart and brains.

[SteVen Hendricks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book Review — Tom Clancy Terminal Velocity — M. P. Woodward
Author M. P. Woodward clearly knows his “stuff” with his penning of his third Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. novel entitled, “Terminal Velocity.”

This well told geopolitical, military operations, techno thriller felt credible, plausible and well-researched.

Woodard delivers another pulse-pounding global intrigue Clancy book from the Ryanverse. It entails an espionage mole in the intelligence community, terrorists scheming across continents, and covert missions stretching from Washington state to India and Pakistan.

The pace is brisk with plenty of action and the Clancy style is very prevalent throughout the storyline.

There’s a lot to enjoy in this book — secret ops, cross-border tension, and high stakes. I also commend Woodward for the inclusion of other familiar characters from the Clancy Jack Ryan universe.

Terminal Velocity is a high-octane spy thriller with rich Clancy-like geopolitical backdrops and covert-ops flair spotlighting “The Campus” — the "off the books" intelligence organization and private military company established by President Jack Ryan, Sr. and works for the U. S. government.

Woodward’s storytelling delivers more than enough to satisfy. Book 14 in the Jack Jr. series may not be the best in the series, but it’s a solid, well-written addition.

[Clayton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to M.P. Woodward, Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons, and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

I have to start off by saying that this installment into The Campus/Jack Ryan Jr universe was frustrating to read. There were many jumps in the timeline that made me think that I somehow missed chapters of the book. Was I missing key action and information, probably not, but arcs and character relationships had development missing. Also, at this point in reading every author's version of Jr, I should be used to him being written as immature and petulant, I just wish he could get it together at some point. Ugh, the ending....He can't get out of his own way.

Action scenes were on point. Story and villains were alright. but my mind keeps thinking I didn't read a completed story with so many gaps that were left in.

Three stars

[Ricki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jack Jr. and "The Campus" are are vacation. Downtime is always good -right? Jack & Lisanne are headed to India to attend the wedding of her new surgeon (for a bionic arm).

Suddenly they are followed and attacked - not once but twice. Meanwhile in the states, members of a former op Poseiden's Spear are being eliminated with their families in a brutal manner.

Vacations are cut short and a group is sent to Washington State to investigate the newest grizzly murders and Jack is tasked to help insert a campus operative into Pakistan/India for an op.

The storylines in the states and in India are both part of the same planned attacks as revenge for the Poseiden op. It does go back and forth between the two, a bit jarring and not a good smooth storyline flow.

[Christopher Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I might be getting old, but it just can't live up to the older books.

the series has been drastically struggling with timing and lack of uniform direction between entries. The techno side of the techno thriller is interesting and tired since the same handful of technologies and groups seem to get the spotlight in the last several books.

While it's an easy to read and kind of builds forward taking into account the previous entries to start from, it becomes formulaic very quickly. Then it gets choppy and messy to try and tie up the few threads it spins. Wrapping up by undoing several books of character development.

I love the series but it's losing steam and prestige by pumping out formula based junk that's just mid.

[John Walthers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed most of this book—it’s a fast-paced, action-heavy spy thriller with Jack Ryan Jr. deep in hostile territory. The revived terror group plot was gripping, and the solo rescue mission added some great tension.

That said, the sudden time jump at the beginning threw me off a bit, and a few scenes—especially the wedding in India—felt like filler and dragged the pace down.

Still, if you’re into covert ops, global intrigue, and Clancy-style tactical action, this one delivers.

Rating: 4/5

Big thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for providing an advanced copy of this story!

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack Ryan Jr continues to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. His fiancee is having surgery on her arm in Texas and he is there offering support while the white side of the campus scores big and the black side discovers a problem. From there Jack goes on to a wedding of the surgeon in India with his fiancee which of course places him in the right place at the right time to help. One would think that Lisanne would be more understanding when Jack can't not help his Campus compatriots. This is part of a series but I think the story is stand alone enough to be read without having read the series but it feels like coming home to friends if you have been a long time Clancy reader.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

In Terminal Velocity (Jack Ryan Jr. #14), Jack Ryan Jr. finds himself pulled into a far-reaching conspiracy after a string of brutal murders in the U.S. turns out to be linked to a raid years ago against the Umayyad Revolutionary Council. The Campus, under pressure from DNI Mary Pat Foley, launches a bid to eliminate the resurgent terror network, with ex-Delta operator “Midas” leading a kill team into the Himalayan borderlands. But when that team is compromised, Jack must navigate hostile terrain, shifting alliances, and escalating stakes to rescue his colleagues and stop a vengeance-driven leader whose ambitions threaten a regional conflagration.

[Stacia Pache · Rating 5 out of 5]

For women who love action packed spy thrillers and want strong female characters, this Jack Ryan Jr. delivers!! Mandy Cobb’s determination, FBI skills, and leadership make her a standout Campus operative and critical member of the team.

And don’t worry fellas, it’s also chock full of terrorists, snipers, and high stakes as tension ramps up between nuclear-armed powers India and Pakistan. It was awesome to have “Midas” back in action for this op. This is a great book. I highly recommend it.

[Joseph Hilden · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is my 28th Clancy-thriller book. Mr Clancy died in 2013 and various other authors attempted to carry on his Jack Ryan tradition. My love of that tradition has caused me to wade through some poorly written and conceived novels. M P Woodward and Don Bentley are two of the authors that I no longer will waste my time reading . They have written a handful of stories that I've rated 1.0 . The other writers have continued Clancy's legacy with distinction I rated them strong 3.0 and 4.0. Mr Woodward & Mr Bentley hopefully will move on to other projects.

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable thriller with various storylines simultaneously leading to the conclusion. However, there are a number of leaps and bounds that the reader is required to both make and trust that I personally did not find seamless. Additionally, our hero is painted as a self-centered, petulant, immature fop - again, in my opinion - which I found to detract from the storyline itself. On the up-side, it definitely paints an accurate picture of enemies, both open and covert, that many would dismiss as fictitious ... remaining always thankful for the sheepdogs and grateful for their service!

[Teresa Holthaus · Rating 3 out of 5]

As far as Tom Clancy books go, this was just ok to me. This is the latest installment of the Jack Ryan Jr series. I got lost in some of the dialogue and the events that were taking place. Felt myself drift away from the story and had a hard time picking back up. If you love this series and love books about wartime, you must likely will enjoy more than me!
This book come out September 2, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam for the e-arc copy

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[Viking Jam · Rating 1 out of 5]

Review: This novel is neither interesting nor thrilling in any way. Let's start off with the unbelievable. A kid is going to college and out of nowhere gets roped into conspiracy and asked to kill someone, willingly, and somehow his little brother is the prophet returning blah, blah, blah.

This is tied into some Pakistani terror group in Himalayas which is the only interesting thing about the novel. There is nothing new under the sun here.

I received this ARC for an honest review.

DNF

[David Jonescu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Any time a new book in the Ryan-verse comes out it is an immediate read. MP Woodward knocks it out of the park with this one. Everything you would expect in the series. It once again feels relevant to the present times. The book also left you wanting more with a big cliffhanger at the very end. Overall very fun read!

I received a free advanced copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Steven Netter · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terminal Velocity was really good, but not great. Covert ops, global intrigue, although not enough action, in my opinion, but Jack Ryan Jr and his cohorts rise to the challenge and deal with the situations as they arise. I really enjoy the authors writing and there will always be a follow up in the Ryanverse.
Thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC of the novel and I recommend anything written by M. P. Woodward.