10 Best Books Like The Hunt for Red October

If you loved The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Thriller4.72009

When a Soviet submarine commander makes the shocking decision to defect with his state-of-the-art nuclear sub, both superpowers launch a desperate hunt across the frigid Atlantic. CIA analyst Jack Ryan must use his intellect to locate the Red October before the high-stakes chase triggers a catastrophic war between America and Russia.

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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Hunt for Red October

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The SecretLee Child and Andrew Child0Closest match
The TeacherFrieda McFadden02024Similar vibes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to The Hunt for Red October?

The most similar books to The Hunt for Red October are The Secret, The Teacher, The Noise.

What should I read after The Hunt for Red October?

After finishing The Hunt for Red October, readers most commonly pick up The Secret next.

Who writes books like Tom Clancy?

Authors similar to Tom Clancy include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.

What genre is The Hunt for Red October?

The Hunt for Red October is a Thriller novel by Tom Clancy, published in 2009. It features elements of Jack Ryan, Military Thriller, CIA.

How long is The Hunt for Red October?

The Hunt for Red October varies in length depending on edition.

About The Hunt for Red October

Don't Miss the Original Series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Starring John Krasinski!The #1 New York Times bestseller that launched the phenomenal career of Tom Clancy-a gripping military thriller that introduced the world to his unforgettable hero, Jack Ryan-nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. Somewhere under the freezing Atlantic, a Soviet sub commander has just made a fateful decision. The Red October is heading west. The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. The chase for the highly advanced nuclear submarine is on-and there’s only one man who can find her... Brilliant CIA analyst Jack Ryan has little interest in fieldwork, but when covert photographs of Red October land on his desk, Ryan soon finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek played by two world powers-a game that could end in all-out war.