

27,000 nuclear weapons. One is missing.
When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.

Jack Ryan

DCI William Cabot

President Fowler

John Clark

Dr. Cathy Muller

Dressler

President Nemerov

Defense Secretary Becker

Secretary of State Owens

National Security Advisor Revell

Olson

Senator Jessup