The newest Soviet nuclear submarine “Red October” under the command of Captain First Rank Mark Ramius is heading to the shores of the United States. The US military believes that the submarine intends to launch a nuclear strike on their country, but CIA analyst Jack Ryan disagrees with them. He is sure that the Russian captain has decided to “choose freedom,” but Ryan has only a few hours to find Ramius and prove he is right - because the entire Soviet fleet and military aviation are also trying to find the fugitive... The Hunt for Red October - the first book Tom Clancy. It immediately became a bestseller and brought its author worldwide fame.