Tom Clancy Enemy Contact, Mike Maden
Tom Clancy Enemy Contact, Mike Maden
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Tom Clancy Enemy Contact

Bestseller

Author: Mike Maden

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 13 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/11/2019

Synopsis

Jack Ryan, Jr.’s race to stop an international criminal conspiracy is intertwined with the fate of an old friend in this blistering entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

The CIA's deepest secrets are being given away for a larger agenda that will undermine the entire Western intelligence community. Director of National Intelligence Mary Pat Foley wants it stopped but doesn't know who, how or why.

Jack Ryan, Jr., is dispatched to Poland on a different mission. The clues are thin, and the sketchy trail dead ends in a harrowing fight from which he barely escapes with his life.

If that's not bad enough, Jack gets more tragic news. An old friend, who's dying from cancer, has one final request for Jack. It seems simple enough, but before it's done, Jack will find himself alone, his life hanging by a thread. If he survives, he'll be one step closer to finding the shadowy figure behind the CIA leak and its true purpose, but in the process, he'll challenge the world's most dangerous criminal syndicate with devastating consequences.

About Mike Maden

American novelist, Mike Maden, was born in the San Joaquin Valley of California in 1960. He worked in canneries, feed mills, and slaughterhouses that were part of the Valley where he grew up. His interest in history and warfare led him to work towards his Ph.D in political science, focusing on conflict and technology in international relations.

Maden's chosen genre of techno-thriller was born out of his love of Tom Clancy novels. His first book read was the iconic "The Hunt for Red October". After that, Maden pretty much devoted his writing career to the genre, having written: Drone, then sequels, Blue Warrior, Drone Command, and Drone Threat. He then joined "The Campus" as a novelist in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Jr. series. His first publication in this new series is "Point of Contact.

Along with his writing, Maden worked on political campaigns in Texas, both state and national. He also was a screenwriter and producer for TV shows and films originating from Hollywood.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mike on July 19, 2019

First two thirds of the book were entertaining but muddled. And if I wanted to know all about Polish history, I would read a specific Polish history book. Way too much verbiage on stuff that didn’t move the story forward. The conclusion was an absolute train wreck. I feel cheated of the time I have......more

Goodreads review by Paul on September 14, 2020

Way too scattered, with massive coincidences that carry no credibility. Also, what’s the deal with the strange obsession with food; it felt at times like a yelp review.......more

Goodreads review by J.P. on November 25, 2020

I rarely write long reviews but will make an exception here. This book is truly awful - poorly conceived, poorly executed and poorly written. “He couldn’t believe his luck.” A door was magically open and or intrepid intelligence agent didn’t think twice. Maden continued to have Jack acting like a lo......more

Goodreads review by Darth on August 08, 2019

Tom Clancy Enemy Contact is a 2019 publication, and is the fifth book in the Jack Ryan Jr. series. It was penned by author Mike Maden. The meandering plot of Enemy Contact begins with a bang, but quickly becomes convoluted. Jack Jr. visits a friend on his deathbed, who has a personal request for Jack......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on August 27, 2019

Hmmm where do I start? First the plot. A number of seemingly random events take place across the world, but what links them is the intelligence needed to pull off the events, it seems impossible and very worrying for Western governments. Back in Washington, President Jack Ryan’s plans get scuppered......more

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Praise for Tom Clancy Enemy Contact  

“Maden’s style meshes perfectly with the classic Clancy yarns, with global action, struggle, suffering, and formidable foes who get what they deserve. Another well-crafted and enjoyable escape from reality. The Ryans just keep on saving the world.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Phenomenal...[Maden’s] work in Clancy’s Ryanverse has been nothing short of brilliant since taking over.”—The Real Book Spy

“Drawing effectively on characters and story lines from the Clancy oeuvre, Maden adds top-notch action and excellent pacing to the mix. Fans of black-ops thrillers who may question the idea of continuing a deceased author’s stories should make an exception for Maden.”—Booklist 

“Maden capably incorporates real-world issues into a compelling narrative of espionage, cyber attacks, and political maneuverings. As he ratchets up the suspense with each subsequent page, he imbues this entry in the series with meaningful questions of self-reflection and identity.”—Chapter16.org 

“How much intrigue and mystery can be packed in one novel? Mike Maden really tests the limits in the new Jack Ryan Jr. novel. Enemy Contact takes off like a Navy fighter shot off a catapult...An excellent summer beach read with all the plot twists, spy craft, and technology ripped from the headlines...Maden has definitely made this character and his supporting cast his own in this excellent third trip through the Tom Clancy universe.”—New York Journal of Books

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