Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. (born April 12, 1947). This author writes under the name Tom Clancy, and he literally invented the techno-spy thriller when his great saga of the sea The Hunt for Red October which was his first book and mega best seller. All of his books are heavily based on intelligence and military science concepts; his name is also a brand for similar books written by other authors. His earliest books had a definite focus on the Cold War.Red Storm Rising was Clancy's second book and some think it was his best book to date.Clancy signed books are avidly collected,The book is in fine condition with a price unclipped dust jacket.The book is signed with ball point pen To (name electronically obscured) with Best Wishes Tom Clancy. Price: $89.00. (#20058)