Tom Clancy Shadow State

A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel, Book 12

By: M.P. Woodward

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Surviving a helicopter crash in the Vietnamese Highlands is only the start of the challenges facing Jack Ryan, Jr., in the latest propulsive thriller of this #1 New York Times bestselling series.

The vibrant economy of the new Vietnam is a shiny lure for Western capital. Companies are racing to uncover ideal opportunities. Not wanting to be left behind, Hendley Associates has sent their best analyst, Jack Ryan, Jr., to mine for investment gold. And he may have found some in a rare earth mining company—GeoTech.

But a trip with a Hendley colleague to the Highlands to observe the company’s operations takes a treacherous turn when their helicopter is shot down. Some things haven’t changed, and Vietnam is still the plaything of powerful neighbors. The Chinese are determined to keep Jack from finding the truth about what exactly is being processed at the isolated factory.

Now Jack is in a race for his life. He’s got to stay one step ahead of a pack of killers while supporting his wounded friend. He’ll get no help from the government, because in the jungle, it’s the shadow state that rules.

©2024 M.P. Woodward (P)2024 Random House Audio

New Charater brought into the story

Loved it over all.....some of the lines led to listener to believe very smart and highly trained personnel were either under educated or poorly trained.

Good story line

Love Scott Brick he always makes the story come alive and a lot more interesting

The flow of action was constant and fit in with the story!!!

I loved it can’t wait for the next one!!! They seem to get better with each book.

Great flow and story

Always a pleasure to read no slow sports and kept you on the edge to the end of the story

Tom Clancy lives

I love how this author is able to keep Tom Clancy's series going long after his death. This one was a good listen, Scott Brick narrating was a bonus.

Good listen

Woodward did a good job with this book. There were some parts I did not overly enjoy, but all in all very enjoyable. Brick is a great narrator and the story was quite good. No real complaints.

One of the best

One of the best in the Jack Ryan Jr series. The new addition in team is greater welcome.

Excellent

I haven’t listened to a Tom Clancy style novel in ages. This one was as good as any of them.

One of my favorite Jack Ryan Jr. books

loved the book, loved the ending, great listen! would definitely recommend to all jack ryan fans

Another fantastic book by M.P. Woodward!

I thoroughly enjoyed M.P. Woodward's first two books, so I was excited to give Shadow State a listen. Like his others, this book didn't disappoint!

I haven't read/listened to any of the other Jack Ryan Jr. books, but that wasn't a problem at all. M.P. did a fantastic job writing this novel in such a way that you could read it as a stand-alone without feeling lost, and his introduction of previous characters and past missions didn't feel over-explained or forced. The story was intriguing, gripping, and there were parts that had me on the edge of my seat, so to speak. His character building was excellent, to the point I felt emotionally invested in what happened to them. (Without spoiling anything, I was near tears at the end when the president gave someone something.)

If you like spy novels, I highly recommend Shadow State, as well as M.P.'s first two books. You won't be disappointed!