An exceptional book. One of the best books in the spectacular Ryan saga. In Patriot Games, Ryan finds himself the target of a small extremist group from Northern Ireland, the ULA, after he disrupts an attempt by them to kidnap the Prince of Wales and his wife and child. The ULA retaliates by attempting to murder Ryan's wife and daughter on their way home. They succeed in seriously injuring both of them, but they escape death. It also becomes clear that they had planned on simultaneously murdering Ryan. This unprecedented attack by foreign terrorists on American soil, and the attack on his family, sends Ryan to the CIA, to seek out the people who have made such a personal attack on him. He works with intelligence information to understand the motives of the ULA, and to find them out. But before they succeed in nailing down their position and intentions, another attack occurs. This time, a large force of terrorists attak the Ryan home, Perrigrine Cliff, while the Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting. A pitched battle ensues, and Ryan and company escape to the water down the cliff, and manage to lead the attackers to the Naval Academy at Annapolis, where the encounter more force than they can withstand.
The book is an unparalleled read. Clancy has built great characters, an intricate plot, and exciting action. If you've never read Clancy, this is a good place to start. For me, this was at least my third or fourth time through this one, and it was just as good as ever.
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