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The novel "SSN" by Tom Clancy is set during a fictional war in which the United States finds itself in conflict and its nuclear submarine fleet bears the burden of the fighting. The story follows Captain Bartholomew Mackey, the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Cheyenne, a nuclear submarine tasked with protecting a carrier group. As the mission unfolds, events quickly escalate and change both the Cheyenne's assignment and the course of the world. The book was coauthored by Martin Greenberg.
Quick Summary
Tom Clancy drops readers into the belly of a nuclear submarine where the captain holds the fate of millions in his hands. The tension never lets up as Commander Mackey races against impossible odds, outsmarting enemies while managing a crew of Navy heroes in a world that could explode at any second. If your kid loves the submarine suspense of Hunt for Red October, they'll dive headfirst into this even more intense underwater thriller. Perfect for kids in grades 9-12 who want sophisticated, realistic military action that thinks like a chess game.