Tom Clancy Executive Power: The unputdownable new Jack Ryan thriller

Jack Ryan #21

by Brian Andrews, Jeffery Wilson

Jack Ryan returns in a blockbuster new novel of action, thrills and intrigue in the world created by master storytelling Tom Clancy.

An international incident may fracture the Ryan family in the latest entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Even in a family of strong individualists like the Ryans, Kyle has stood out as a lone wolf. For years he's gone his own way, joining the DIA rather than the CIA, and disagreeing with his father's politics.

Now he's missing in an African country on the brink of a coup. His last message to his handlers, "We're on the wrong side of history."

His father, the President of the United States, is about to discover which is more important to the interests of his country or the life of his son?
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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

'Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict'
SUNDAY TIMES

'A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch'
DAILY MAIL

'Heart-stopping action . . . entertaining and eminently topical'
WASHINGTON POST

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

579 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 25, 2025

About the author

Brian is a US Navy veteran, nuclear engineer, and former submarine officer. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in psychology, holds a Master's in business from Cornell University, and is a Park Leadership Fellow. He is a principal contributor at Career Authors, a site dedicated to advancing the careers of aspiring and published writers: www.careerauthors.com.

He is half of Andrews & Wilson, the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, & #1 Amazon best-selling co-author team behind the TIER ONE series. New in 2025:

- DARK RISING: (APRIL)
- SONS OF VALOR 4: (7/22)
- THE ADVERSARY: Tier One #9 (11/4)
- EXECUTIVE POWER (11/25)

In addition to their novels, Andrews & Wilson have multiple projects under development for film and television with major motion picture studios including Tier One, Dark Intercept, 4 Minutes, Portal, Glitch, and The In Between.

Find Brian online at:

Web: www.andrews-wilson.com
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Twitter: @BAndrewsJWilson

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Reviews

[Sammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What more can I say than I could not put it down except for my Bride bugging to do something, or saying “Is that all you are going to do all day yesterday and today? At least take the garbage cans out so it will be picked up tomorrow.” So I take the garbage down for pick up and immediately go back to reading.

It was a great thriller. Tom Clancy was a great author of suspense with a passion for US naval history. His first effort as writing a novel was “The Hunt for Red October” many years ago and one of my favorites. He passed away in 2013. But the Andrews & Wilson carry on his legacy very well, in my opinion anyway, the legacy of the Jack Ryan novels by Clancy.

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know it seems like a lame question; but hasn't Jack Ryan been POTUS for a really, really long time??!! Besides that, it was an awesome book. The focus of the book was Kyle Ryan, the youngest son. It is revealed that Kyle is autistic; but he uses his disability to his advantage. The whole plot revolves around a military coup in Angola, a country in sub-Saharan Africa. To me, this felt like the most authentic Clancy book since his passing. And that really says something because there have been many, many books written. Overall, a worthy effort.

[Ken M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tom Clancy had a style of writing to lay the groundwork for his storyline. Like a rollercoaster- you just set while you climb that hill until you pause at the top. Then the drop and the rest of the ride is an exhilarating experience that takes your breath away. So many time Clancy started his stories slow. Methodical. And right when you think it’s never going to get going- Clancy takes your breath away- dares you to find a reason to put the book down when you know deep down you can’t (and won’t).

Andrew’s & Wilson have captured that Clancy magic in this tale. Once it got going, I had to clear my day to finish. It’s so Clancy. Noble American soldiers and sailors going all out. Old characters coming back to get things done. And a few new characters getting fleshed out to have future stories created.

My only question is why the 2-3 references to John Clark when he wasn’t a part of this storyline? It made no sense to me- just seeing his name for no purpose other than to see his name. But I cry over spilt champagne. Great story. The authors have once again created an exciting story presented in the Clancy genre.

[Zane Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andrews and Wilson have done an amazing job with this story. After this book… going to date myself here… but I feel like the Ryan’s could have a legacy TV show like Dallas… there is always so much going on around every turn. The story is constantly moving at breakneck speed yet I never felt like I was lacking anything from any of these characters. I really like the idea of focusing a little more on the Son who has done a great job of staying in the shadows until now. Kyle is such a relatable character. I hope whomever picks this up next will expand a little bit more around what he does at DIA. Hoping to see a more technical and less brute force version of Jack Ryan JR in him.
This story was great and well detailed with as close to reality as possible about Africa and how completely unstable some of the smaller war torn nations are. I am thankful that Andrews and Wilson did a great job of pulling out what is going on in leaders heads as they have to struggle with these scenarios and decisions. Most people tend to armchair quarterback thinking they know what they would do without ever having to truly know what it means to sacrifice for the greater good. Thanks for pulling this off, and great story & characters.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first ever Jack Ryan book but this one was more about his kids than Jack himself. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, it kept you gripped all the way through but it did take a bit before the miliary acronyms became familiar to you to enjoy it. Great characters especially the Ryan family members and even the baddies were okay too. Definitely a book to recommend.

[Sara Beth Lyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75⭐️ Jack Ryan books never disappoint … and this one dives deeper into the lives of the two youngest Ryan siblings, Katie and Kyle. They both went into the Navy but have taken different paths and Kyle finds himself kidnapped in Angola. Katie’s team is sent to gather intel and President Ryan has to do what’s best for the country while doing his best to ensure the safety of his children.

[Patrick Gavin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shocked

I usually just read books in this universe, but I the characterization in this one was far above the ordinary level. I enjoyed it immensely.

[William Danes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought the book was a great read. I finished in less than 24 hours. I enjoyed the story focusing on Katie and Kyle. Some of my favorite books are in the Ryanverse.

[Tracey Dyson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Free courtesy of Netgalley

I have read a few of Tom Clancy's books, but not for a while. I always thought they were exciting and well written. Unfortunately for me this one wasn't, it started well and I thought it was going to be a good book but I was sadly mistaken. I read my books on a kindle and I appreciate that there is a glossary given at the beginning of the book, with lots of acronyms and what they mean, but it is distracting if you have to keep leaving the book to go back to the beginning to look up what acronym is being used (I didn't bother with that). There was a whole chapter that was full of them, whilst they prepared to get all the different branches of the navy off the ship to get into Angola, It was unnecessary and I didn't think it added anything to the story, just increased my frustration and boredom.

I would say this isn't a standalone book you could just pick up and read, if you have an insane amount of knowledge about the US military you probably will like it but to be honest the writing in my opinion is nowhere near good enough to be a Tom Clancy book.

[David Jonescu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always excited when a new book drops in the Ryanverse. I also get excited when it’s about Katie or Kyle, who we get much more of in this book. As much as we all love Jack and Jack Jr I think it is great the series is branching off to the other kids to get their backstories and their take on events. Overall, as any Ryanverse book, plenty of action and what seems to be current political ties into the present. Fun book and great story!

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

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andrews & Wilson hit another home run with this military banger. The younger Ryan sibs, Kyle and Katie take center stage and the President(Jack) has a lot of political stuff to deal with. So if you've ever read an Andrews & Wilson novel, then you know you can't go wrong with this action packed story. So just bite the bullet and buy, borrow, or steal a copy(from a friend/relative) and enjoy the ride.
Thanks to G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley for the ARC and I totally recommend Executive Power...out on Nov. 25th.

[Christopher Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

To start, this series was a driving connection between me and my dad, so I have an obsessive tie to it. I read/listen to the series about once a year. in several different orders and sometimes just bouncing around like a checklist. The books from the last three to four years have been beyond painful to get through and stomach, despite being easier reads.

Tom Clancy could use several writing tools these new authors cannot replicate...and yes in a way I'm taking out my frustration of the last several books on this one but all the same points hold true.

Compelling antagonists that were smart, plotted their actions, acted rationally and in character. Now the bead guy starts in power but they're so incompetent you don't know how they rose to that level, they act irrationally and against their own interests at every turn.

Truly tense moments for the protagonist used to get one or two good breaks and use those few breaks to their advantage, they'd also make their own mistakes and have to come back from that mistake.

Character Development that carried forward. these books keep resetting characters and keeping Clancy's in their positions. Jack Ryan, Mary Pat, John Clark...let them retire and advise Ding Chavez (who should be retiring now too) and the next crop. it's terribly hard to believe the team from the Cold War is still the tip of the spear. Characters got promoted in the main story or in the background so when they came back in three books they could be referenced by name and not need a two page refresh on everything they did, you just knew that it made sense the KGB officer who saved the mirror complex becoming a Colonel or Bart Mancuso becoming the admiral overseeing all Pacific subs made sense for career development.

Deference to authority. just because someone is in government service does not make them a moral authority or even the best in their field. This literally is the first half of Executive Orders, the bureaucracy slowed down the government and people rose to power who were paper pushers not doers. Government corruption and deals happened in the background that the main characters didn't know about. Jack struggled with putting people in harms way but had to grow and realize as NCA he was going to put people in harms way or he'd put the whole country in harms way.

Technical details, were used on everyday things that people knew existed but didn't understand (the stock market, drug smuggling/money laundering, automotive assembly) now it's only the military lingo and gear that they cover in detail. Sorry but it's boring, most of us gun nuts don't care because it's known information. Detailing tactics adds word but nothing to the story, compare this military operation to clear and present danger or without remorse to understand what I mean.

1000s of authors probably rewrite a more true to form Clancy version of this novel and that's painful to know and say out loud.

[Teresa Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the first page this story throws you into the fire and never gives you a chance to look away. Kyle Ryan is the quiet genius of the family, a runner with a sharp mind who sees the world in numbers and probabilities. He is former Navy and now part of a small DIA team in Angola where a mission to intercept Chinese communications goes violently wrong. His team is attacked and wiped out in seconds and Kyle survives only by sheer instinct as he sprints through gunfire and dives through the embassy gates. It is a bold and breathless opener that sets the tone for everything that follows. Katie Ryan steps into the spotlight as well and she shines with power. She is brilliant, outgoing, analytical, and already a leader in the ONI. Watching the two youngest Ryans take center stage gives this book a new spark and a fresh angle that feels smart and long overdue.

From that moment forward the pace never lets up. The story becomes a relentless drive through kidnapping, torture, political hardball, covert intel work, and combat that is so realistic you can practically hear the radio chatter and feel the pressure of each decision. Kyle grows into his strength in a way that is incredibly satisfying. He finds his backbone and discovers that he is not the weak link but a force who never breaks under pressure. Katie is positioned for greatness and I am calling it now. She is presidential material. Their dynamic with the rest of the Ryan family adds emotional power to scenes that already feel cinematic. Jack Junior operates with trademark precision. Jack Senior stays in the background just enough to let his children rise. The balance is sharp, gutsy, and completely addictive.

This one hits every button I want in a modern thriller and somehow still gives me more. Andrews and Wilson deliver action that feels like live coverage and character moments that hit with real force. The realism of the procedures and the intensity of the setting make the entire book feel immersive. As this marks the final Ryan novel from this duo I am honestly going to miss their work. They are an automatic read for me. But what a way to exit. This book is fierce, bold, and easily one of the best books I have read this year. If you are a Ryanverse fan or just want a thriller that grabs you by the collar and does not let go, you absolutely need to read this.

[Lindsey Barger · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

Katie and Kyle have always been a little different than their siblings. Their older sister followed in their mother’s footsteps in the medical world, their older brother following their father’s into the world of black ops and spy craft. The younger pair have always had a different kind of bond – quiet and studious, they each made their own names in military intelligence and electronics…even though they share the last name of the president. But when their drive to make their own way puts both siblings in danger, will Jack Ryan use his presidential powers to rescue his family, or will the kids show dad they know how to handle a little danger themselves?

Tom Clancy Executive Power delivers the 21st novel in the Jack Ryan series and the second from writing duo Jeffrey Wilson and Brian Andrews. Focusing more on the children than President Ryan, the authors bring new life to series by allowing the action to follow the younger, less encumbered Ryans. Similar to the Jack Ryan Jr series, this novel brings new military technology and processes to readers, but in the framework of classic Ryanverse family dynamics and drama. For readers who have grown to love Jack Ryan, Mary Pat Foley, and the typical cast of heroes in the Ryanverse, you will not be disappointed – your favorites are back to support bringing the youngest Ryans home from their adventures.

I give Tom Clancy Executive Power 4 out of 5 stars. I will always be a sucker for a Ryan novel, but this duo has made some choices with our characters that are hard to understand at times. I appreciate the look at the dynamic between Katie and Kyle in more depth here, but can’t see Kyle choosing this type of assignment without at least letting someone in his family know about the change of career. I was also bothered by the way that Cathy Ryan was just an afterthought throughout the book. Yes – they showed her in her professional world, but the conversations about and around Cathy made her appear as an outsider – not the mother and wife with great influence that we know her to be. I also felt like the inclusion of Cathy’s storyline around performing a medical procedure on a friend felt out of place both in medical terms and for the plot. You never actually hear from Cathy…just about her. Want to know how to hook the female audience? Let them see what it’s like to be married to Jack Ryan first hand…

If you are a Ryanverse junkie like me, you are going to enjoy this book! Given recent political developments in the Middle East and Africa, portions of this story felt ripped from the headlines, even though it was probably written months before these events occurred. I would also recommend this book for readers who aren’t familiar with the Jack Ryan narrative – getting in early with Kyle’s story here is a great jumping off point to follow the rest of the series. I was very excited when I saw this available on NetGalley and I’m already waiting for the next Ryan book to show up, too!

[Chad Manske · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book vaults the Ryan family into fresh danger while keeping the series’ trademark mix of tech, tension, and tangled loyalties alive. The 2025 installment feels like a passing of the torch wrapped inside a high-velocity geopolitical crisis. “Tom Clancy Executive Power” plants its flag as a late-series entry that dares to shake up the family hierarchy, pushing the younger Ryans to the front line while President Jack Ryan battles chaos from the Oval Office. The result is a thriller that feels simultaneously familiar and newly volatile, like returning to an old battlefield where the rules of engagement have changed overnight. The real narrative fuel here is Katie and Kyle Ryan, who step out of their father’s shadow and into the crosshairs, bringing a more impulsive, ground-level energy to the Ryanverse. Their mix of idealism, training, and occasionally questionable decisions turns every operation into both a tactical mission and a family drama with live ammunition. At the heart of all the spectacle is a simple question: how much strain can one family carry when every misstep can trigger an international incident ? The book leans hard into parental fear, filial loyalty, and the costs of secrecy, making the Ryans’ private arguments feel as dangerous as any firefight. Action sequences come in sharp, cinematic bursts—special operations, cutting-edge hardware, and modern battlefields that feel uncomfortably plausible. The authors lace in contemporary military technology and political maneuvering without losing the sense that every scene is building toward a breaking point for both the world and the Ryan clan. For longtime fans, this is a late-night-page-turner that recharges the franchise by betting big on the next generation while keeping the Commander-in-Chief squarely in the blast radius. Newcomers get a high-stakes, emotionally loaded techno-thriller that proves the Ryanverse still has teeth—and a few surprises left under the nuclear football.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tom Clancy Executive Power by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson is a Jack Ryan novel, in which Jack and Cathy have aged and are now President of the United State and First Lady. They have four children: Jack, Jr; Sally, Katie, and Kyle. Jack, Jr is an asset, just as his father had been; Sally was a new mother; Katie was a navy lieutenant, in logistics; and Kyle, who was a navy communications officer. Then, in Angola, there was, what appeared to be a coup. At that point, none of them knew what lay ahead. As is turned out, Kyle had resigned from the navy months earlier and was now a covert navy communications officer. Two of his comrades had just been killed and it took all of the strength he had to run to the embassy where he would be safe. As it turned out, he was not safe and it was less than a day before he had been taken hostage by the revolutionaries. That fact, when it was discovered, came as a shock to Jack in the situation room, and well as Katie, who by that time is in Angola.

This was a thriller, much of it military, through the use of weapons, tactics, and hierarchy. Jack Ryan was a man with a serious moral code and would handle this situation no differently that any other, even if his youngest son was in danger. That put the entire situation in a different light, but not to Jack. The children Jack and Cathy have raised are all able to rise to any occasion; in this instance it is Kyle who is required to break through his shell and act in ways foreign to him, but rise he did. It changed him in ways that none of them would have expected. It was an exciting read, full of tension and suspicion. Jack Ryan is always a good read. The new generation is just as exciting.

I was invited to read Tom Clancy Executive Power by Putnam. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #Putnam #BrianAndrews #JeffreyWilson #TomClancyExecutivePower

[Sonny Hudson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was prepared to rate this book my first-ever 1-star, but luckily I hung in there for the last 75-100 pages and things got a bit better. I started reading Tom Clancy when he first came on the scene and was a big fan, at least until it seemed that he was being 'paid by the word' and his books grew from ~400 pages to nearly 700 pages. I had the same complaint as thousands of others: I don't want or need 3 pages of detail about the number of grains of gunpowder in a bullet, where the lead was mined, and the mil-specs of the weapon that fired it. Some detail is good and adds realism, too much just becomes drudgery. And this book took that old Clancy practice to a new level. I don't want to blame the authors: I'm guessing that the Clancy estate/publishers hired them specifically to have that 'voice', and they certainly have the military background and experience to speak with authority. But I should have known that I was in trouble when I started the book and there were literally 3-5 pages of acronyms and abbreviations as 'reference'. I'd estimate this book is about 120-125K words, but I'd also estimate that it could have been written in less than 50K words if not for the HUGE volume of mind-numbing acronyms for every single person, location, weapon, etc. that was referenced. Entire paragraphs were nothing more than strung together acronyms, making much of the book read like some sort of military after-action report instead of a novel that one reads for enjoyment.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, I will love most any Ryanverse novel just because I've been into this whole world since the beginning. However, I REALLY liked the first two Andrews & Wilson Ryanverse books. This one, their last, while good was not as good as the first two. At times, there was just something missing that kept this book from being great. I DID like the focus on Kyle Ryan - the one Ryan we really haven't had much interaction with. I also love the increased emphasis on Katie Ryan. I hope with the new author taking over we don't lose traction on the invovlement of all the Ryan children.

Some minor issues I had also involved the conversation President Ryan would've had with Cathy about Kyle being missing - we don't see this. We barely even see Cathy in this book. Being as invested in this family as I am, I felt this was an important reaction and should've been something we witnessed.

Also, why does anyone not ever suggest that maybe President Ryan would need to step away from being in charge of a situation involving his child being a hostage. I'm not suggesting he would need to, but why didn't we see anyone even suggest it?

Overall I did really like this book and am sad to see Andrews and Wilson leave the series.

Thanks to G.P. Putnam and Sons and NetGalley for this ARC. #TomClancyExecutivePower #NetGalley

[Mike Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Executive Power takes readers back into the Jack Ryan universe for another gripping installment. This time, Kyle Ryan is serving as a DIA agent in Africa when his team is ambushed and killed. Barely escaping to the embassy, Kyle is soon kidnapped and thrust into the heart of a deadly coup.

President Jack Ryan must rally his team as Katie Ryan, Kyle’s twin sister and a Navy Intelligence Officer, works in the field to quell the uprising and rescue Kyle. Andrews and Wilson deliver a novel that mirrors Tom Clancy’s signature style, packed with military jargon and intricate detail.

Introducing Kyle as a character adds an intriguing twist. Unlike his father and brother, Jack Jr., Kyle is less of an action hero/strategist and more of just a strategist. Katie also returns, continuing her strong character arc from Act of Defiance. Personally, I find her more compelling than Kyle.

While Executive Power doesn’t quite reach the heights of Act of Defiance, it remains a solid military thriller in true Clancy fashion. If you enjoy detailed, high-stakes stories, this one is worth picking up.

Thank you to NetGalley, Brian Andrews, Jeffery Wilson, and GP Putnam and Sons for a free advanced readers copy for an honest review.

[Viking Jam · Rating 1 out of 5]

The reason this novel gets a DNF is because the characters fing suck. Let's start with the Fukin Ryan family. Oh, if you have not seen perfection before, then sit tight for the remolding of the Kennedy's without Chappaquiddick and Marylyn and.....We have hot Ryan dotter number 2, Katie, that works in Naval Intelligence and is SMARTER THAN ANYONE YOU KNOW. Oh, and "chuckle chuckle" she blushes when her hot submariner XO is in town. MEOW!. Kyle who is a DIA cyber-GENIUS, lost two comrades and cried like bigfoot that lost a salmon hand fishing. Jack Jr. takes after his POTUS DADDY, all badass and knowing what to do anytime, anywhere. Oh lets not forget Hot Dotter numbah one that is....A PEDIATRIC SURGEON. She gets a haunted and faraway look in her eye when reminiscing about surgeries gone wrong. BOO FUKIN HOO. And then there is the matriarch, June Cleaver Ryan. The solid foundation of support that is like Mt. Everest in a storm. Fug.

I was so sick of the made for TV movie characters with all their hyper-concern, chuckling and kissing and Leave it to Beaver bs I just could not go on. This guy ruins the Clancy legacy.

DNF

[Ricki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seems I'm in the minority here with all the glowing reviews.

It's an ok spy/adventure but if you're expecting a lot of Jack Ryan Sr (President) here, it's bare bones. The last one in the series concentrated maninly on Intelligence officer Katie Ryan and this one is a Katie/ Kyle Ryan (youngest son, formerly navy, now DIA tech).

It finds Kyle in Angola with two operators trying to install Chinese proof communications for the Americans. So far, Angola is pro-China and all the comms are compromised. Kyle's crew is ambushed, the operators killed and Kyle escapes (barely) to the embassy. However there is a coup, the American embassy seized and a few people kidnapped.

Katie & crew are sent with Marine raiders to retake the embassy, find & successfully liberate the hostages while Pres Ryan & Mary Pat Foley are "handling" this from DC.

It's an ok plot line, could do without the paragraphs/chapters describing every little detail about weapons etc. Even if you skip those sections, it doesn't hurt the storyline.

[fang ma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Among Tom Clancy’s works, this novel ranks as my least preferred. To clarify, this assessment reflects my personal taste rather than a dismissal of the book’s merits. In my view, the narrative diverges from Clancy’s hallmark espionage-driven style and instead gravitates toward meticulous portrayals of professional military operations. While such detail may appeal to readers seeking authenticity in warfare literature, it was not the experience I anticipated.
To illustrate, enjoying Fortnite does not guarantee an affinity for Escape from Tarkov, despite both being first-person shooters; the underlying dynamics differ significantly. Similarly, I found Katie’s decision to move to the embassy front line somewhat contrived. Her analytical responsibilities could have been fulfilled entirely at sea, yet the author appears intent on amplifying her dramatic involvement, perhaps to elevate her prominence within the storyline.

[Clayton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Andrews & Wilson, Putnam, and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the NetGalley release edition.

If this was the final Clancy installation from Andrews & Wilson, they went out with a bang. We get to know the final Ryan child in Kyle, and we continue to see the growth of Katie into "Just an analyst" like her father.

Here, we have a coup in west African Angola, where the power hungry over thrower doesn't understand who he is messing with when he includes an attack and abduction at the US Embassy. For someone that says his sworn enemy is the United States, he hasn't paid attention to how president Ryan has operated in his 20 some years of presidency.

The novel begins a little slow in the buildup with some action sprinkled in, but when it got going, it was rapid fire action. I feel that the Andrews and Wilson Clancy books have been some of the truest nods to the original that have been written over the many attempts and it is sad to see them depart from the Clancyverse.

[Michael Butler · Rating 3 out of 5]

First, thank you to the publisher for providing me a copy via Netgalley to review:

I have read all of the Clancy books in the Ryan universe and for most part they are consistently enjoyable and keep to the Clancy standard. However, this novel was really the first one that annoyed me. I don't know if it is because of the introduction of the new main character or his characterization but most of his parts of the novel with him just bounced off me.
This was surprising as the Clancy books change authors quite frequently but usually there is a cohesive through line with the characters and how they act. I did like the location and the main conflict as well as the overall flow of the plot.

[Denice Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been a Tom Clancy fan for longer than I care to admit, back when now-President Ryan was a lowly Naval Officer just starting his distinguished career. The Ryan family series continues to be excellent thrillers as we meet Kyle Ryan, Jack's son, as he begins his career at the Defense Intelligence Agency. Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson co-write Clancy's 21st volume in this series. They maintain the quality of writing and pacing that readers have come to expect from his thrillers. If you love the books or the movies, Executive Power should be on your TBR.

[David Atkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve read all the Tom Clancy novels but this one made me mad, there are way way to many acronyms.. If you’re actually in the US military you might remember them but most of us aren’t. All previous novels have acronyms but this one goes to the next level and uses so many, it’s not necessary and to some degree ruins what is quite a good read. We are introduced to Kyle Ryan and I look forward to more books featuring him as he’s such a great character along with his love interest Madison. But please, cut back on the MARSOC, MAGTF, VMFA-214, LHD, LSD, ODNI, MARPATS etc etc.

[Jackie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this one. The sheer number of military acronyms felt intrusive. Maybe for a male with a propensity toward the military it wouldn't feel so bad. I was just annoyed. But that's me.

I really liked the personal bent toward this - the focus on family and what holds a family together. The certain moral standard that always wants the best - for everyone. I had the time to read this because - recovery from surgery. Aside from that, I thought I thought it was a bit long. But worth reading for sure.

[Mark Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. but a little unrealistic in the fact that it is highly doubtful that two of a sitting President's children would be involved in the same action. Also with the rank of Lt. Cmdr. The charachter seems too wield an unnatural amount of authority, this even over senior combat officers.
However as novels go it is an exiting read but definitely not of the caliber of Tom Clancy himself had he written the book.
Good research done in the writing of the novel in weapons and combat procedures.

[George · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great novel by Andrews and Wilson even tho they must be prior Navy troops because it always takes me a while to acclimate my vision to all of those Navy acronyms as I am just a 27 year Air Force puke who was in Combat Comm, working with classified communications and using our own way of abbreviating everything. Same but different. But it was a good story about POTUS and how they treat their own families. Married/family life in the military is not easy. Press on troops and write some more and I will read some more, but, hurry, I am 86 and my eyesight is fading.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start by thanking Netgalley for this advanced copy in exchange for this review. What a ride. Tom Clancy introduced me to Jack Ryan a lifetime ago, and thankfully the franchise keeps going. This was a fast paced, real war possibility drama and a love story, maybe two. In one of the few stories that include the entire Ryan clan, Andrews and Wilson do a superb job demonstrating family vs military duties. No matter what your favorite genre, Executive Power has something for everyone.