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22,6x14,4x2,2cm. Broché. Février 2003. La découverte par la United Fuels Corporation d'un important gisement de pétrole à proximité des îles Spratly, en mer de Chine, déclenche un coup d'État en Chine populaire. Le conservateur Li Peng, président de l'assemblée populaire, s'empare du pouvoir avec l'aide du général Yu Quili, chef de la "faction pétrole". Le président légal, Jiang Zemin, est en fuite. La marine chinoise envahit les îles Spratly, prépare d'autres agressions, notamment vers Taïwan, et de premiers accrochages ont lieu avec des bâtiments américains. La flotte des États-Unis, sur le pied de guerre, est soutenue par Cheyenne, un sous-marin nucléaire dernier cri, commandé par Bartholomew "Mack" Mackley qui, dès sa première rencontre avec un sous-marin chinois, touche sa cible. Empêchera-t-il un conflit mondial ? Écrit d'après un récit interactif sur CD-Rom, ce thriller ravira les passionnés de technologies militaires dont Clancy est devenu le grand spécialiste. -Claude Mesplède
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Tom Clancy
969 books9,003 followersThomas Leo Clancy Jr. was an American novelist and military-political thriller pioneer. Raised in a middle-class Irish-American family, he developed an early fascination with military history. Despite initially studying physics at Loyola College, he switched to English literature, graduating in 1969 with a modest GPA. His aspirations of serving in the military were dashed due to severe myopia, leading him instead to a career in the insurance business.
While working at a small insurance agency, Clancy spent his spare time writing what would become The Hunt for Red October (1984). Published by the Naval Institute Press for an advance of $5,000, the book received an unexpected boost when President Ronald Reagan praised it as “the best yarn.” This propelled Clancy to national fame, selling millions of copies and establishing his reputation for technical accuracy in military and intelligence matters. His meticulous research and storytelling ability granted him access to high-ranking U.S. military officials, further enriching his novels.
Clancy’s works often featured heroic protagonists such as Jack Ryan and John Clark, emphasizing themes of patriotism, military expertise, and political intrigue. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, he became one of the best-selling authors in America, with titles like Red Storm Rising (1986), Patriot Games (1987), Clear and Present Danger (1989), and The Sum of All Fears (1991) dominating bestseller lists. Several of these were adapted into commercially successful films.
In addition to novels, Clancy co-authored nonfiction works on military topics and lent his name to numerous book series and video game franchises, including Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. His influence extended beyond literature, as he became a part-owner of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team and was involved in various business ventures, including a failed attempt to purchase the Minnesota Vikings.
Politically, Clancy was a staunch conservative, often weaving his views into his books and publicly criticizing left-leaning policies. He gained further attention after the September 11 attacks, discussing intelligence failures and counterterrorism strategies on news platforms.
Clancy’s financial success was immense. By the late 1990s, his publishing deals were worth tens of millions of dollars. He lived on an expansive Maryland estate featuring a World War II Sherman tank and later purchased a luxury penthouse in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
He was married twice, first to Wanda Thomas King, with whom he had four children, and later to journalist Alexandra Marie Llewellyn, with whom he had one daughter.
Tom Clancy passed away on October 1, 2013, at the age of 66 due to heart failure. His legacy endures through his novels, their adaptations, and the continuation of the Jack Ryan series by other writers.
While working at a small insurance agency, Clancy spent his spare time writing what would become The Hunt for Red October (1984). Published by the Naval Institute Press for an advance of $5,000, the book received an unexpected boost when President Ronald Reagan praised it as “the best yarn.” This propelled Clancy to national fame, selling millions of copies and establishing his reputation for technical accuracy in military and intelligence matters. His meticulous research and storytelling ability granted him access to high-ranking U.S. military officials, further enriching his novels.
Clancy’s works often featured heroic protagonists such as Jack Ryan and John Clark, emphasizing themes of patriotism, military expertise, and political intrigue. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, he became one of the best-selling authors in America, with titles like Red Storm Rising (1986), Patriot Games (1987), Clear and Present Danger (1989), and The Sum of All Fears (1991) dominating bestseller lists. Several of these were adapted into commercially successful films.
In addition to novels, Clancy co-authored nonfiction works on military topics and lent his name to numerous book series and video game franchises, including Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. His influence extended beyond literature, as he became a part-owner of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team and was involved in various business ventures, including a failed attempt to purchase the Minnesota Vikings.
Politically, Clancy was a staunch conservative, often weaving his views into his books and publicly criticizing left-leaning policies. He gained further attention after the September 11 attacks, discussing intelligence failures and counterterrorism strategies on news platforms.
Clancy’s financial success was immense. By the late 1990s, his publishing deals were worth tens of millions of dollars. He lived on an expansive Maryland estate featuring a World War II Sherman tank and later purchased a luxury penthouse in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
He was married twice, first to Wanda Thomas King, with whom he had four children, and later to journalist Alexandra Marie Llewellyn, with whom he had one daughter.
Tom Clancy passed away on October 1, 2013, at the age of 66 due to heart failure. His legacy endures through his novels, their adaptations, and the continuation of the Jack Ryan series by other writers.
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August 21, 2019
Adapté d’un CD-ROM Tom Clancy un roman désincarné qui aurait pu être écrit par une IA à partir de quelques variables. Les mêmes situations s’enchainent à quelques nuances près, le Cheyenne torpillant Kilo, Romeo et autres Akuka « ad nauseam », avec une trame romanesque quasi inexistante autour de ces combats sous marins, si documentés qu’ils soient. Ennuyeux donc, difficile d’aller au bout du livre
Du même auteur en affrontement USA - Chine, privilégier de loin « Cybermenace », ou sinon « a la poursuite d’Octobre rouge » pour ceux souhaitant rester sous la mer ...
A oublier.
Du même auteur en affrontement USA - Chine, privilégier de loin « Cybermenace », ou sinon « a la poursuite d’Octobre rouge » pour ceux souhaitant rester sous la mer ...
A oublier.
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