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Games of state

by Jeff Rovin, Tom Clancy, Steve R. Pieczenik

1996•EN
About the book

In this third installment of the Op-Center series, Director Paul Hood and his crisis management team confront a resurgence of neo-Nazi extremism in unified Germany. The plot centers on a wealthy industrialist who orchestrates violent riots and localized chaos to destabilize the government and seize regional power. While the operational teams use high-tech surveillance and tactical maneuvers to track underground militias, Hood handles the diplomatic friction between Washington and European intelligence agencies. The narrative focuses on the intersection of corporate greed, cyber-surveillance, and the volatile political climate of post-Cold War Europe.

Fans of military thrillers and geopolitical procedurals read this book for its focus on organizational structure and crisis intervention. It appeals to readers interested in how bureaucratic agencies coordinate with field operatives under extreme time pressure. The audience gains a detailed look at fictionalized crisis-mapping frameworks and the technical logistics of international counter-terrorism operations. Those who enjoy tactical realism and political maneuvering walk away with a specific perspective on how non-state actors can influence global security through economic and digital disruption.

Reading profile

Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?

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Published
1996
Language
EN

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