Patriot Games is one of the novels that cemented Tom Clancy’s reputation for high-stakes geopolitical storytelling.
As part of the Fiction / Thriller genre, it follows Jack Ryan into a world where personal choices collide with international consequences—told with Clancy’s signature blend of tension, intelligence, and momentum.
This vintage hardcover offers that immersive experience in its original late-80s form, ready for readers who love political intrigue wrapped in razor-sharp pacing.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Hardcover Book
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Size: 9 × 6 × 2 in
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Material: Cloth boards with paper-backed spine panel
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Color: Light gray boards with metallic gold signature; dark navy dust jacket
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Origin or Maker: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York
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Year or Era: 1987
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GENRE: Fiction / Thriller
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Language / Pages: English / 540 pages
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Identifiers: ISBN 0-399-13241-4; LCCN 87-6910
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: First printing (number line 1–10 visible)
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Dust Jacket: Present; price visible ($19.95)
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Extras: Author facsimile signature on board; original publisher flap text; simultaneous Canadian publication note
Condition Grade: Good
Notes:
Dust jacket shows notable edge wear, small tears, rubbing, and wrinkles along the top and bottom edges. Boards clean with light shelf wear. Page edges exhibit age toning and some faint marks. Interior pages clean, bright, and unmarked; binding remains firm. A solid vintage reading copy with a still-attractive jacket.
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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy (1947–2013) became a defining voice of Cold War–era thrillers, known for blending military accuracy with character-driven storytelling.
A gripping Jack Ryan thriller ready for your nightstand.
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