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Tom Clancy: A life of bestsellers

In Tom Clancy's third novel, "Patriot Games," he returned to his hero, Jack Ryan. The 1992 film adaptation starred Harrison Ford as Ryan.

In Tom Clancy’s third novel, “Patriot Games,” he returned to his hero, Jack Ryan. The 1992 film adaptation starred Harrison Ford as Ryan.   (Paramount Pictures / Getty Images)

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Tom Clancy first hit bestseller lists in 1984 with “The Hunt for Red October,” a thriller that introduced readers to his hero, Jack Ryan. During the next three decades, up until his death in October at age 66, his books went to No. 1 again and again. Here’s a partial view of his remarkable bibliography.

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Tom Clancy holds a copy of his 2003 novel “The Teeth of the Tiger,” a thriller that continued the the Jack Ryan saga.  (Andrew Gombert / EPA)

Tom Clancy on 'Battle Ready'

Tom Clancy teamed up with military leaders to write real-life stories of war. Here he discusses “Battle Ready,” co-written with Marine Gen. Tony Zinni, about the Marine Corps from the Vietnam era through 9/11 and beyond.   (Brendan Smialowski / Getty Images)

Tom Clancy in L.A.

Tom Clancy signed his 2002 novel “Red Rabbit” at Book Soup in Los Angeles.  (Robert Mora / Getty Images)

Red Devils launch Tom Clancy's 'Dead or Alive' at the Tower of London

British soldiers read Tom Clancy’s “Dead or Alive” with Beefeaters at the Tower of London in 2010.  (Dan Kitwood / Getty Images)

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