In
Executive Orders Jack Ryan faces the most difficult challenge
of his government career. As Debt of Honor came to a close, Vice President
Ed Kealty is forced to resign when implicated in a sex scandal.
President
Roger Durling needs to fill the vacancy with someone knowledgeable
in foreign affairs - and someone whom the public respects. National
Security Advisor Jack Ryan is asked to serve his country one
last
time before leaving government service forever. Jack accepts
the temporary position only to see the President, both houses of Congress,
and almost
all of the upper level of government killed in a single crushing
blow. Around the country and around the world, all eyes turn
to
the newly
appointed President of the United States - Dr. Jack Ryan. From
among our staunchest allies friendly eyes offer support and encouragement.
In Tehran, Beijing, and New Delhi other eyes probe for weakness.
From
around the US, a grieving nation looks for comfort in a time
of uncertainty. In Washington D.C. those who seek to advance themselves
at any cost
see this as a time of unique opportunity. President Ryan suddenly
finds himself immersed in the political sea that he has studiously
avoided throughout his career. He must comfort a nation who has
just suffered a decapitating blow, and he must prove to the international
community that he has the ability to lead his country through
this
crisis. If that were not enough, he also has the staggering responsibility
of rebuilding the government - Congress, Cabinet, Joint Chiefs,
and
Supreme Court - while proving to himself that he really can perform
his duties. A series of attacks are planned and executed against
President Ryan, his family, and his country. Jack has only his
wits, his personal
integrity, and a few close friends to help him through this trial
by fire.
In
Executive Orders Jack Ryan faces the most difficult challenge
of his government career. As Debt of Honor came to a close, Vice President
Ed Kealty is forced to resign when implicated in a sex scandal.
President
Roger Durling needs to fill the vacancy with someone knowledgeable
in foreign affairs - and someone whom the public respects. National
Security Advisor Jack Ryan is asked to serve his country one
last
time before leaving government service forever. Jack accepts
the temporary position only to see the President, both houses of Congress,
and almost
all of the upper level of government killed in a single crushing
blow. Around the country and around the world, all eyes turn
to
the newly
appointed President of the United States - Dr. Jack Ryan. From
among our staunchest allies friendly eyes offer support and encouragement.
In Tehran, Beijing, and New Delhi other eyes probe for weakness.
From
around the US, a grieving nation looks for comfort in a time
of uncertainty. In Washington D.C. those who seek to advance themselves
at any cost
see this as a time of unique opportunity. President Ryan suddenly
finds himself immersed in the political sea that he has studiously
avoided throughout his career. He must comfort a nation who has
just suffered a decapitating blow, and he must prove to the international
community that he has the ability to lead his country through
this
crisis. If that were not enough, he also has the staggering responsibility
of rebuilding the government - Congress, Cabinet, Joint Chiefs,
and
Supreme Court - while proving to himself that he really can perform
his duties. A series of attacks are planned and executed against
President Ryan, his family, and his country. Jack has only his
wits, his personal
integrity, and a few close friends to help him through this trial
by fire.