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Two men possess vital information on Russia's Star Wars missile defense system.

One of them is Cardinal -- America's highest agent in the Kremlin -- and he's about to be terminated by the KGB.

The other one is the American who can save Cardinal and lead the world to the brink of peace . . . or war.

Here is author Tom Clancy's heart-stopping masterpiece -- a riveting novel about one of the most intriguing issues of our time. Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Russia Political Technothrillers Espionage Suspense Thriller Fiction War Exciting Air Force Technology Science Fiction Imperialism Imperial Japan Heartfelt

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Praise for The Cardinal of the Kremlin

“Clancy’s done it again!”—New York Daily News

“Cardinal excites, illuminates...a real page-turner.”—Los Angeles Daily News

“Fast and fascinating.”—Chicago Tribune

More Praise for Tom Clancy

“He constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale.”—The New York Times Book Review

“A brilliant describer of events.”—The Washington Post

“No one can equal his talent for making military electronics and engineering intelligible and exciting...He remains the best!”—Houston Chronicle

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Complex Storylines • Intricate Plot • Engaging Narration • Historical Authenticity • Excellent Voice Acting

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What did you love best about The Cardinal of the Kremlin?

Just like real life, it's complicated, never black and white but multifaceted. Not just the US/USSR viewpoints but an Afgan viewpoint that keeps you wondering just how it was going to fit into the story.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Unlike the Hunt for Red October, the story does not tell you when it changes locations, so you have to stay on your toes to know if you are in Afganistan, Russia, USA, etc.

What aspect of Michael Prichard’s performance would you have changed?

I started audiobooks with Vince Flynn and George Guidall and was accustomed to being able to pick out a voice without the narrator saying who the character was. Michael Prichard's performance was that of one reading a book to you and not a performance of the book for you.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

From a veterans viewpoint, the location and burial of Cardinal was very touching.

A great follow up to "Hunt for Red October"

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A wonderful novel. I wasn’t sure how some of the Afghan operations related to the overall narrative, but it was well worth the listen. Highly recommend.

Outstanding

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it is worth the time to listen to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Archer because he was always where the action was.

Which character – as performed by Michael Prichard – was your favorite?

He does a good Marco Ramias.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Good story

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I read it's twice and listen to it once. listening is much more enjoyable only because you don't have to struggle to hear every word. Tom Clancy in my mind the Great American novelists

another great Clancy novel

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I love Clancy novels in the Ryan series. This one about the Cardinal is exceptional. The reading of the book had good pace and kept my attention well but was frustrating in that it was dry and had little discernable variety in character accent or personality which made it hard to follow who's voice and thoughts he was reading sometimes. I give the book an A+ and the reading a B-

Amazin book, Dry but acceptable reading

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