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The Cardinal of the Kremlin

By: Tom Clancy
Narrated by: Michael Prichard
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Two men possess vital information on Russia's Star Wars missile defense system.

One of them is Cardinal -- America's highest agent in the Kremlin -- and he's about to be terminated by the KGB.

The other one is the American who can save Cardinal and lead the world to the brink of peace . . . or war.

Here is author Tom Clancy's heart-stopping masterpiece -- a riveting novel about one of the most intriguing issues of our time.

©2009 Tom Clancy (P)2010 Random House
Espionage Political Suspense Technothrillers Thriller Fiction Exciting Heartfelt Science Fiction War Imperialism Air Force
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Another great Clancy original

Good story by Tom Clancy and the narration and voice were excellent. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.

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One of the best...

This is one of the best in the Jack Ryan series. It’s also narrated by Michael Prichard which is another plus! #GreatNarrator #Thriller #SpyGame #Tagsgiving #Sweepstakes

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a little slow but a good story over all

Some fill in with talking and some low points but over all a good story.

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To much detail

Would you listen to The Cardinal of the Kremlin again? Why?

No, story is to slow, to much detail of everything

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No, for the most part you know what's next.

Have you listened to any of Michael Prichard’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Jack was left behind

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Gripping

For one of Tom Clancy's early works the character development and the tension built through the book will keep you on edge and wanting to listen to one more chapter, always one more.

It's really a good way to enjoy the novel, especially for espionage novel fans or fans of the Cold War era fiction.

The only way this could be better enjoyed is with bourbon and a cigar.

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Sill the best

While I have read this book before, it remains a classic. A must read !
Bravo Mr. Clancy...you are and will always be the best.

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One of Clancy’s best

This book has a more complex plot than the earlier Clancy books and intertwines many of the characters we know and love. It’s long but worth the time.

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Well Done

If you could sum up The Cardinal of the Kremlin in three words, what would they be?

Classic Clancy Novel

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Some of the twists of the story really took me by surprise.

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SPOILER ALERT - The Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) operation had me cheering along with the action...

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Probably the best book I've read to date.

I'm reading the Jack Ryan novels in order (by story, not release) and this is the best one I've read so far.

It does start out a bit slow, and the narration could be better, but the book is absolutely worth the read.

Highly recommended.

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Fabulous!

Loved it! I listen to this once every two years or so. It really captures that era of the Cold War. And as always Clancy's characters are so real.

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