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Read By: Michael Prichard Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 20.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 15.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780307934666

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

677

Longest Chapter Length:

05:14 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

02:45 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

41

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Publisher Description

When Muslim fundamentalists blow up a key Soviet oil complex, making an already critical oil shortage calamitous, the Russians figure they are going to have to take things into their own hands. They plan to seize the Persian Gulf, and more ambitiously, to neutralize NATO. Thus begins Red Storm, an audacious gamble that uses diplomatic maneuver to cloak a crash military build-up. When Soviet tanks begin to roll, the West is caught off guard. What looks like a thrust turns into an all-out shooting war, possibly the climactic battle for control of the globe.

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"Where to begin. I discovered Tom Clancy right after I left the Army, in 1985. Like the rest of the world, I was captivated. The Hunt for Red October, I believe, kept me off the Dean's List one semester, torn as I was between cramming and finishing the book. That said, Red Storm Rising has a special place in my heart. The book is written in the same era as my service. Early to mid 80s. Everything mentioned was a fixture of my military experience. I related on a level most wouldn't be able to. I have read the book no fewer than seven times and have listened to the audiobook 4 times. I will tell you that the tale is far ranging and global in scope. The characters come alive and are quite genuine. I actually found myself rooting for some of the antagonists, from time to time. My only criticism, if it is one, is the focus on the submarine segments. I know, the submarine is the vehicle that brought him his fame. I just thought it was a tad overdone. Beyond that, I cannot recommend this book enough highly enough."

— Cotton (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Packed with more nerve-shattering tension than anything in print today! Gripping, audacious, brilliant storytelling at its very best.”

    — Washington Times
  • “A chillingly authentic vision of modern war, Red Storm Rising is as powerful as it is ambitious. It’s a story you will never forget. Hard-hitting, suspenseful, and frighteningly real.”

    — Amazon.com, editorial review
  • “Readers emerge elated and breathless, with a new vision of war and its wins and losses. Clancy will win an army of fans who will be looking for more.”

    — School Library Journal
  • “Frighteningly realistic. Polished. Technical. Primarily for military novel buffs.”

    — Library Journal

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller

Red Storm Rising Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.36170212765957 out of 54.36170212765957 out of 54.36170212765957 out of 54.36170212765957 out of 54.36170212765957 out of 5 (4.36)
5 Stars: 26
4 Stars: 12
3 Stars: 9
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Narration: 4.54545454545455 out of 54.54545454545455 out of 54.54545454545455 out of 54.54545454545455 out of 54.54545454545455 out of 5 (4.55)
5 Stars: 7
4 Stars: 3
3 Stars: 1
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 4.72727272727273 out of 54.72727272727273 out of 54.72727272727273 out of 54.72727272727273 out of 54.72727272727273 out of 5 (4.73)
5 Stars: 9
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 1
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Ted Loomis, 8/31/2023
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    — Glenn Blanton, 8/11/2023
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    " I read the book years ago, I drive semi and listening to books is a good thing to do. "

    — Mike, 10/16/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Cathy Masters, 11/7/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Ray Allred, 9/30/2020
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Brendan Gordon, 2/22/2020
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — Kreg Gauss, 1/25/2020
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Red storm Rising is a book that will keep your motions up, wanting to listen to the fascinating story development more and more. Tom Clancy bring us to the different war scenes, Sea, Air and land, all through the eyes of soldiers and officers, Pilots, Seamen and infantry. Both sides, West and east. And describing the different technology of war machines without being too technical about them. A great book, a great story, a must for all Tom Clancy’s lovers. I definitely recommend this book! "

    — Gilles, 7/28/2018
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Barry Smith, 11/9/2016
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I originally read this book in 1990 right before I transferred to Iceland when I was in the Navy, Clancy NAILS the descriptions of the Icelandic people and countryside. Some people have said that this book is a tad bit frenetic, bouncing from one theatre of operations to another... for me this lent additional realism to the book. If we were to ever REALLY go to war with Russia, everything would be happening at one time all over the globe. Knowing what I know from my time on active duty, it is scary how dead on Clancy is in his portrayal of war. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who thinks that Russia is our friend... I am not saying that they are not, but I am saying that they approach life differently than we do, and this book shows that very well. A GREAT READ (OR LISTEN) "

    — Scott, 8/25/2016
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The world war that fortunately never happened. A solid military thriller. "

    — Marcus, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Best Tom Clancy book ever!! "

    — Jeremy, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Still my favorite Tom Clancy book. Maybe it has to do with the absence of Jack Ryan and his loaded history---I can just enjoy this book for itself without keeping track of 50 characters from the string of Ryan books. "

    — Brad, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What Clancy did early on was research; very good research. This book suggests a limited war between the USSR and Nato. It's depiction of AirLand Battle doctrine of the time was surprisingly accurate. For me, a veteran, it was a very good read. "

    — Robert, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the better Clany books. Not about Jack Ryan though "

    — Mainrun, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Abridged Audio Book version. Typical Tom Clancy; i.e. more intricate and exciting then real events. Was an interesting listen. "

    — MVV, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Vintage Tom Clancy, technothriller at its best minus all that Jack Ryan crap. "

    — Eric, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book, and a good story. Tom flows you around the different front of the war in a seamless and stimulating way. First time I read for Tom Clancy, and I like it :) "

    — Abdelmoumen, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An interesting cold war era book on the land war in Europe that was never waged. The most interesting sequences are often the descriptions of how the technology in weapon systems work (but then again I'm an electronic engineer by education). "

    — Philip, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Funny how when an author is hot they are hot but then "where have they gone". "

    — Jim, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Although it kept my interest whilst in my hands, I find I have little recollection of the story itself, just a couple of months after finishing it. "

    — Stuart, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " very very nice. enjoyed it immensely. "

    — Jed, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A lot of action but the book was a little too long. At times it got too detailed explaining the weapons and details about the airplanes and tanks that I just didn't care about. A minor annoyance in what is a fun beach book. "

    — Billcorcoran, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved Third World War possibility, before Cold War ended "

    — Russell, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is still my favorite book by Tom Clancy - I went through a phase where I read a bunch of them. "

    — Shawn, 9/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is still my favorite Clancy book. It is a long and involved book with a lot of character development and many plot twists, but it is one that was hard to put down. "

    — Walt, 9/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " getting too technical, might not go for more? "

    — Michelle, 6/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — David Osgood, 3/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I think this is the only book I've ever read 3 times! Greatness. "

    — Steve, 3/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite book by this author. I have enjoyed all his books, but this one really stands it. The author has an amazing grasp of world affairs and how political power can be wielded for good or for evil. "

    — Judi, 11/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very awesome book. It has dated itself with some of the technology specs but still a very intense look. This would have been a very scary book to read during the Cold War when it came out originally. "

    — Kelby, 7/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this about the same time as the USSR was falling apart. Scary! "

    — Chuck, 3/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Truly amazing view of possible world war. "

    — David, 2/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book! Coincidentally I was sailing on a Lykes Brothers ship (SS Elizabeth Lykes)when I read this. The Soviets used one of the Lykes C-4 (The Doctor Lykes I believe) for the invasion. "

    — Todd, 10/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Started off slow. Ending was anti-climactic. "

    — Danny, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The ultimate scenario for World War III. Well, during the Cold War era, that is. The most action-packed novel from Clancy with almost all kinds of warfare you can imagine. Dogfights, submarine battles, tank attacks...This is Clancy at his best. "

    — Silvana, 6/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is about a war that could have happened in the 1980's between NATO and the Soviet Union. This is a great book about war and was written for a "who could write a longest book in the allotted amount of time" contest between him and Stephen King. This is a book I would recommend to everyone. "

    — Tag, 6/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Genre - I loved the many subplots that drew seamlessly into a the whole. "

    — Landrun01, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I always appreciated the fact that Clancy always tries to include women in his books where appropriate without it being forced. You can always count on female pilots, ops, and control agents in his books. "

    — BamaGal, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A great war college scenario for a hot war in Europe; perfect read for techno-chauvinists. But, in the end, all the Clancy I could handle. "

    — Edmond, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " getting too technical, might not go for more? "

    — Michelle, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a classic, a book that needs to be read every 3 years or so. Such a great effort at a time when Clancy could be edited. so, despite the techno, the book really moves. "

    — e.West, 2/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " one of the most amazing books I've read. the level of knowledge and attention to many details is amazing.out of several thousand books I've read , this is one of very few 5 stars. "

    — Stumbl, 2/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Still my favorite Tom Clancy book. Maybe it has to do with the absence of Jack Ryan and his loaded history---I can just enjoy this book for itself without keeping track of 50 characters from the string of Ryan books. "

    — Brad, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Despite the complexity of running several story lines simultaneously, this book holds up for year after year. I re-read portions every year or two. "

    — Ben, 1/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Can't remember when I read this. It was a long time ago. "

    — Beth, 1/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Should be required reading for all new officers in the Armed Forces for its leadership principles. "

    — Illinifan, 1/7/2011

About Tom Clancy

Tom Clancy (1947–2013) was the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestselling novels, including The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, The Cardinal of the Kremlin, Red Rabbit, Teeth of the Tiger, and Red Storm Rising. His nonfiction work includes Into the Storm: A Study in Command, Every Man a Tiger, and Battle Ready. Clancy was the co-founder of Red Storm Entertainment, a video game developing company responsible for the successful Rainbow Six series, Ghost Recon series, Splinter Cell series, and others.

About Michael Prichard

Michael Prichard is a Los Angeles-based actor who has played several thousand characters during his career, over one hundred of them in theater and film. He is primarily heard as an audiobook narrator, having recorded well over five hundred full-length books. His numerous awards and accolades include an Audie Award for Tears in the Darkness by Michael Norman and Elizabeth M. Norman and six AudioFile Earphones Awards. He was named a Top Ten Golden Voice by SmartMoney magazine. He holds an MFA in theater from the University of Southern California.