Thirty years agoΒ Tom ClancyΒ was a Maryland insurance broker with a passion for naval history. Years before, he had been an English major at Baltimoreβs Loyola College and had always dreamed of writing a novel. His first effort,Β The Hunt for Red October, sold briskly as a result of rave reviews, then catapulted onto theΒ New York TimesΒ bestseller list after President Reagan pronounced it βthe perfect yarn.β From that day forward, Clancy established himself as an undisputed master at blending exceptional realism and authenticity, intricate plotting, and razor-sharp suspense. He passed away in October 2013.
Stephen HoyeΒ has worked as a professional actor in London and Los Angeles for more than 30 years. Trained at Boston University and The Guildhall in London, he has appeared in several feature films, television series, and on stage in Londonβs West End.