Locked On

Dear reader.

 I think that this book is one that is on my books I would like to read page, well fancy that, I finally got to one.

Locked On is written by Tom Clancy, and it features none other than the infamous Jack Ryan, and His son Jack jr. Jack sr. is once again running for president, it appears that he lost the presidency to his current running opponent 4 years ago, whom, by the way will stop at nothing to make Jack look "anti american", impossible I say.

I can still see Jack as a young annalist, in the Hunt For Red October, do you remember this conversation in the chopper?

Helicopter Pilot: Fuel status says we turn back now.
Jack Ryan: Wait a minute. Fuel status? You have a reserve, don't you?
Helicopter Pilot: Yes, sir. I've got a ten minute reserve... but I'm not allowed to invade that except in time of war.

Jack Ryan: Listen, mister, if you don't get me on board that goddamn submarine, that just might be what you'll have! You got me? Now you have ten more minutes' worth of fuel, we stay here ten more minutes!  

It appears that the son is turning out to be like the father. Locked On has more of Jack Ryan jr. in it than his father. Jack the younger, is training to become a full time member of an all new covert team, called "The Campus", created by Ryan himself during his first presidency. (I have always liked the "Rainbow Six" moniker).

The book begins with a helicopter gun ship, flying low, flying quiet, lights out, so one can get ready for a lot more action. Ryan jr. the newest team member, has been training for months, he is sore and covered in bruises from his hand to hand combat training, now he must join the team, travel over seas and help to overt a war between India and Pakistan, as well as trying to help his fathers oldest friend and fellow Campus member out of a difficult situation, one that could potentially loose the election for dad.

You will have to read Locked On, to find out if dad wins the election, and if Jack jr. manages to succeed as the newest member of the Campus, does jr. screw up, get shot, or will he be the hero, or both? I think the best Clancy novel for me has been The Bear and the Dragon, I enjoyed Locked on as I'm sure you will. 

bfn Brian