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"For a century, the Panama Canal has served as the path between the seas. Control of this vital waterway is the difference between free trade and chaos in world markets. So when Panamanian President Rafael Botero asks for a show of support against the socialist opposition, his old friend President J...

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Main Authors: Cameron, Marc (Author), Clancy, Tom, 1947-2013 (Creator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2023]
Series:Clancy, Tom, 1947-2013. Jack Ryan and John Clark novels ; 23.
Jack Ryan universe ; 37.
Subjects:
Ryan, Jack, > Sr. (Fictitious character) > Fiction.
Presidents > United States > Fiction.
Panama Canal (Panama) > Fiction.
Venezuela > Fiction.
Spy fiction.
Thrillers (Fiction)
Political fiction.
Action and adventure fiction.
Suspense fiction.
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Summary:"For a century, the Panama Canal has served as the path between the seas. Control of this vital waterway is the difference between free trade and chaos in world markets. So when Panamanian President Rafael Botero asks for a show of support against the socialist opposition, his old friend President Jack Ryan can't turn down an invitation to visit the country, but what seems like an ordinary opportunity to preach the values of democracy quickly turns into a nightmare when a full-blown coup d'état erupts. President Ryan and his Secret Service team are cut off and out of communication. In Washington, the Vice President is coordinating a military response, but there's still one more obstacle. One of the main forces behind the coup is the ruthless criminal organization known as the Camarilla. They've had their tentacles deep inside the plot to overthrow the government. All of their hard work has just presented them with an unexpected opportunity they can't resist - the chance to kill President Jack Ryan"--
Item Description:At head of title: Tom Clancy.
Physical Description:XI, 449 pages : map ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9780593422847
0593422848
Author Notes:Marc Cameron is an American author, born in Texas. He worked in professional law enforcement for Twenty-nine years and has worked throughout North America. During that time, he served as a uniformed police officer, a mounted officer, and detective. He went on to serve in the U.S. Marshall Service. His roles included Deputy, Fugitive Task Force Commander, Supervisor Deputy, Senior Inspector, and Chief Deputy, his last role before retirement.

He is the author of the Jericho Quinn Thriller series, and has written short stories that appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and Boy's Life magazine. In 2016, he was chosen to continue the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan/Campus Thriller series, which includes Tom Clancy Power and Empire.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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