Tom Clancy

Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. was an American novelist best known for his techno-thrillers, which feature technical details in espionage and military science settings. Originally an insurance agent, Clancy published his first novel, The Hunt for Red October, in 1984. Eighteen novels followed between 1986 and 2013. His Ryanverse series features the character Jack Ryan, an analyst working for the Central Intelligence Agency, and ranks among the best-selling series of fictional books of all time, with more than 100 million copies in print. Clancy also wrote non-fiction books on military subjects and created other techno-thriller series of novels bearing his name. His creation has appeared in film and television and inspired video games.