Sting of the Drone: A Thriller

Sting of the Drone: A Thriller

by Richard A. Clarke

4.3 (662)

4.3 stars from 662 reviews. Top 93% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

303 pages~5.1 hr readPublished by MacmillanPublished 2014-05-13

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Fans of these authors will like this...

  • Tom Clancy
  • Stephen Coonts
  • Steve Berry

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  • Rainbow Six
  • Red October Rising
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Perfect for you if...

  • You want a thriller that feels like classified intelligence, written by someone who actually worked in the Situation Room.
  • You're drawn to high-stakes political fiction where the moral questions matter as much as the action.
  • You enjoyed Tom Clancy's techno-thrillers and want something with fresher premises about modern warfare.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer character-driven literary fiction over plot-driven espionage narratives.
  • You're looking for a pacifist take on war or one that heavily critiques US military actions rather than exploring them.
  • You want standalone spy novels without sequels. This book has enough threads to suggest more stories.

About this book

In Washington, D.C., the Kill Committee convenes in the White House's Situation Room to select targets for the United States drone program. At an airbase outside Las Vegas, pilots, military personnel, and intelligence officers execute the committee's orders, identifying and tracking individuals deemed threats to national security. Meanwhile, in remote mountains where drones operate, resistance emerges—not only against the unmanned aircraft but also against the Americans who control them from home. Richard A. Clarke draws on his extensive background in national security to create a thriller set behind closed doors. The novel introduces readers to the men and women responsible for protecting America and those working against American interests.

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Currently 4.3★ from 662 reviews

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