The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Readers rate it 3.8 (159 on Hardcover)
547 pages · Released 1989 · Berkley Books
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The Cardinal of the Kremlin is a Cold War espionage thriller featuring moderate action sequences and tension typical of Tom Clancy's work. While there is violence inherent to the spy/military genre—gunfights, tactical operations, and deaths—it is not graphically depicted. The novel contains some adult language and themes of political intrigue and moral ambiguity suitable for older teens interested in geopolitical fiction.
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Two men possess vital data 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 is the one American who can save CARDINAL and lead the world to the brink of peace…or war. Here is author Tom Clancy's heart-stopp... Two men possess vital data 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 is the one 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 of the most important issue of our time.
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ISBN 9780425116845 · Berkley Books