Since the phenomenal worldwide success of ââThe Hunt for Red Octoberâ, his controversial, ground-breaking first novel, Tom Clancy has become one of the worldâs fastest-selling thriller writers. Three of his novels have been made into highly successful films: âThe Hunt for Red Octoberâ, âPatriot Gamesâ and âClear and Present Dangerâ. He is also the author of several non-fiction books on military subjects, and the co-creator of the âOp-Centreâ series. He lives in Maryland, USA.