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Sur ordre, tome 1
Un Boeing 747 s'écrase sur le Capitole, entraînant dans la mort le Président, les membres du Sénat et de la Cour suprême. Telle est la déclaration de guerre d'un dictateur islamiste fou de Dieu au « Grand Satan » américain. Plus que jamais, Jack Ryan est l'homme de la situation, le seul capable d'enrayer la machine de guerre et d'expansion conçue par un cerveau mégalomane, résolu à unifier l'ensemble du monde musulman et à déclencher la guerre totale contre l'Occident libre.
640 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1997
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Tom Clancy
977 books9,104 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 30, 2012
Ce livre a vraiment réussi à faire passer Tom Clancy pour un visionnaire. D'abord il y a un avion qui s'écrase sur le Capitol. Ça fait penser aux attentats du 11 septembre 2001. Ensuite il y a une attaque terroriste avec un virus mortel. Dans la réalité, il y a eu des lettres contenant de la poudre d'anthrax. Pour terminer, les USA partent en guerre contre un pays qui unis l'Iran et l'Irak. Ça ressemble aux interventions en Afghanistan et en Irak.
C'est ce livre qui m'a fait découvrir Tom Clancy. Ils en avaient parlé la le journal du 12 septembre 2001 en disant que la réalité rejoignait la fiction. Après avoir lu toute la série de Jack Ryan, je conseillerait de commencer par le début pour bien comprendre les personnages. Il est quand même bien lisible individuellement de la série.
C'est ce livre qui m'a fait découvrir Tom Clancy. Ils en avaient parlé la le journal du 12 septembre 2001 en disant que la réalité rejoignait la fiction. Après avoir lu toute la série de Jack Ryan, je conseillerait de commencer par le début pour bien comprendre les personnages. Il est quand même bien lisible individuellement de la série.
February 8, 2020
Cet ouvrage reflète bien les coulisses du pouvoir et il met bien en avant la cupidité des journalistes....
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