The Hunt for Red October: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Somewhere under the 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.And the most incredible chase in history is on...The Hunt for Red October is the runaway bestseller that launched Tom Clancy's phenomenal career. A military thriller so accurate and convincing that the author was rumored to have been debriefed by the White House. Its theme: the greatest espionage coup in history. Its story: the chase for a runaway top secret Russian missile sub. Its title: The Hunt for Red October.
Quick facts about The Hunt for Red October
- Title: The Hunt for Red October
- Author: Tom Clancy
- First published: 1984
- Genre: fiction, thriller, intelligence service
- OpenLibrary ID: OL159452W
Where to read The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Hunt for Red October about?
Somewhere under the 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.And the most incredible chase in history is on...The Hunt for Red October is the runaway bestseller that launc
Who wrote The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October was written by Tom Clancy.
When was The Hunt for Red October published?
The Hunt for Red October was first published in 1984.



