Support and Defend - Mark Greaney (Book)

Title: Support and Defend

Author: Mark Greaney

Date Published: July 22, 2014

Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons

Category: Thriller / Spy Fiction / Political Fiction

Support and Defend is a standalone novel in the Tom Clancy universe, focusing on Dominic Caruso, an operative for the covert agency known as The Campus and nephew of President Jack Ryan. While training in India, Caruso survives a terrorist attack that kills his friend and mentor, Arik Yacoby, and Yacoby’s family. The attack is linked to a data breach orchestrated by Ethan Ross, a National Security Council staffer who has stolen classified information and is now on the run. As Ross seeks asylum and attempts to leak the data, Caruso embarks on a global pursuit to prevent the intelligence from falling into enemy hands.

The novel delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of modern espionage. Greaney, continuing Clancy’s legacy, delivers a fast-paced narrative that takes readers from India to Panama to Switzerland, highlighting the geopolitical tensions and moral dilemmas faced by intelligence operatives. The book was well-received, debuting at number three on the New York Times bestseller list.