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Favourite Ryanverse character? Why? And what should be next for them in the series?

@RSiansix Know the feeling. For that reason, switched to Kindle for eBooks rather than tablet or phone. Even took a disconnected reading vacation! But seriously think audio books fill a sweet spot too. Hope you find the balance that works for you

@_SamHunter I’m finding reading far more difficult at the moment, I need to leave my phone alone and relax better. My eyesight is worse for looking at screens and my attention span is shocking. I’m trying to be better

Favourite Ryanverse character? Why? And what should be next for them in the series?

Couldn't agree more. Has been such a gateway into other books by same authors. Red Tide by M.P. Woodward last year was incredible, spiritual successor to Clancy's Red Storm Rising. So glad he's taking over the Jack Ryan Sr. side of the Ryanverse. The Coldest War will be an outstanding book. He's also got a collaboration coming with Jack Carr, The Fourth Option. Carr is fantastic but I'd not read anything of his until I knew about that Collab. Now I only have 1 out of 8 of his books left to read. What's on your reading list? Or what would you recommend that you've already read?

@_SamHunter @MarkGreaneyBook Iv had so many great times reading all the books from the Clancy and Ryan jnr series

@RSiansix @MarkGreaneyBook Gentry is an amazing character. He's up there with Clark for me, but in a much more irregular way. Different flavour. Same "Relentless" effectiveness. Definitely different universe so sadly no crossover possibly. And Greaney remains the best legacy author so far.

@_SamHunter Court Gentry ? 🫡👀 offspring of one of the authors @MarkGreaneyBook

Was it enivitable John Clark would come out on top in the poll? He's always been my favourite but poor Jack Jr... Would love to hear why you aren't favouring him.

@_SamHunter John Clark should retire from active operations and let the next generation conduct them. I'd love for the Ryanverse authors to explain how and if Rainbow got disbanded and I'd love to see smaller scale stories set in different counties in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Rainbow Six is one of my favourite books in the series. There's definite scope for one or two books just on what happened to Rainbow. Also agree on Clark. He's a legend but definitely strategic leadership now. Perhaps cements his legendary status by sacrificing himself for something big?

What would you do if the only way to uphold justice was to break the law? New trailer for THE FOURTH OPTION coming Friday.    Sign up for SMS alerts via the newsletter section of my website to check out the trailer a day early and get a first look at the full upcoming FOURTH OPTION BOOK TOUR schedule.    Chris Walker and his Belgian Malinois, Paladin, arrive in New Orleans and start peeling back the layers of corruption when THE FOURTH OPTION hits on May 12.   officialjackcarr.com/newsletter/

Len Deighton, one of the greatest espionage writers of our time, has passed away at age 97. The Royal Air Force veteran and illustrator once served coffee to Agatha Christie on a flight to Beirut while working as a flight attendant before the publication of what is still probably his most well-known novel, THE IPCRESS FILE, in 1962, a book that introduced an unnamed working-class protagonist, a man who would become Harry Palmer in the Michael Caine films. He would go on to write over thirty books spanning the decades. On the cusp of his rise to the pinnacle of literary prominence, he lunched with Ian Fleming at the White Tower restaurant in London, a meal Deighton notes in “James Bond: My Long and Eventful Search for His Father.” He also lent his extraordinary talents to screenwriting, became the travel editor for Playboy magazine, wrote “cookstrips” and cookbooks, produced films, and penned multiple works of non-fiction. In the 1980s he created Bernard Samson, a character who would thrill readers through three trilogies into the 90s. I came across an interesting story on the @spywrite website by Jeff Quest detailing a surprise 75th birthday lunch for author Eric Ambler on June 29, 1984 at the Savoy Hotel in London. Len Deighton had organized it in Ambler’s honor. In attendance were John le Carré, Frederick Forsyth, John Gardner, Anthony Price, Kingsley Amis, Gavin Lyall, Ted Allbeury, Lionel Davidson, Miles Tripp, Julian Symons, and H.R.F. Keating. The group photo above was given to author Mike Ripley by Anthony Price’s family and published in Ripley’s article for Shots Magazine. No one knows the exact details of what was discussed or what libations flowed, but what a lunch that must have been! Le Carré, Forsyth and Deighton paid the bill. I understand that a menu from the lunch survived…and it was signed by all in attendance. An inspiration and a true master of the craft…Deighton’s legacy remains. He will be missed. All of today’s thriller writers and writers of espionage have been influenced by Len Deighton, whether they know it or not. Len Deighton February 18, 1929 - March 15, 2026

Interesting perspective on the future of Tom Clancy novels.

One thing the Ryanverse needs from M.P. Woodward and Jack Stewart, and why they are the authors to deliver it. thecampusfiles.com/one-thing-the-… @JackStewartBook @MPWauthor @tomcolgan14

New trailer for THE FOURTH OPTION coming Friday. Sign up for SMS alerts via the link to check out the trailer a day early and get a first look at the full upcoming FOURTH OPTION BOOK TOUR schedule - over the past few years a lot of the venues have sold out early. officialjackcarr.com/newsletter/ Looking forward to introducing everyone to Chris Walker and his Belgian Malinois, Paladin, when THE FOURTH OPTION hits on May 12!

Honey I Shrunk Jack Carr? I'm genuinely wondering whether I've had one too many drinks. But sure, let's have the new trailer for THE FOURTH OPTION.

Ever stop to think how the airplane you're on knows where it is? What if someone spoofed the GPS signal and led you into a mountain? This may be the premise of @wardlarsen's upcoming novel in the Ryanverse, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT. But it's also reality. thecampusfiles.com/how-navigation…

For those of you attending Thrillerfest 2026 this year, I'm excited to be interviewing Jordan Moblo, Executive VP of Creative Acquisitions and IP Management for Universal Studio Group, on Thursday, May 7th at 10:00 AM for "Bookstagrammers, Bestsellers, and Book-to-Film."  Go to thrillerfest.com for additional information.  I hope to see you there!

On vacation in Tunisia and what do I find in the hotel library? A Norwegian edition of THE BEAR AND THE DRAGON by Tom Clancy. One of my all time favourites from the Ryanverse.

OUTSTANDING!!! BZ, Jack. Adding this one to my list. BOOM!!

Huge!

The Campus Files is talking Chris Walker and THE FOURTH OPTION. But feels like...

Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered THE FOURTH OPTION. Means the world 🙏 officialjackcarr.com/books/special-…