Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. (April 12, 1947 – October 1, 2013) was an American novelist. He is best known for his technically detailed espionage and military-science storylines set during and after the Cold War.

Nov 7, 2025 · Tom Clancy, American novelist who created the techno-thriller—a suspenseful novel that relies on extensive knowledge of military technology and espionage. Among his best-known books …

Tom Clancy was America's, and the world's, favorite international thriller author. Starting with THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, all of his previous books have hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller …

Tom Clancy became one of the best-selling writers of the late 20th and early 21st Centuries, starting with the publication of his 1984 thriller, The Hunt for Red October (1990).

Mar 21, 2025 · Tom Clancy was an influential American author renowned for his gripping espionage and military thrillers. Born on April 12, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, he initially pursued a career as an …

From that day forward, Clancy established himself as an undisputed master at blending exceptional realism and authenticity, intricate plotting, and razor-sharp suspense. He passed away in October 2013.

Thomas Leo "Tom" Clancy Jr. (April 12, 1947 – October 1, 2013) [1] was an American writer and screenwriter. His books are thrillers about politics, spys and the military.