Patriot Games

This is, I think, the third book by Tom Clancy, but chronologically it comes before The Hunt for Red October. It's a very impressive book, and I much preferred this one to THFRO. There was a lot more character development, more action, and it had a much more intriguing plot in many ways. Although maybe making friends with the Prince of Wales was a bit OTT. Not sure about that one. Interesting though. And kind of vital to the plot.