Razio Yamata is one of Japan's most influential industrialists, and part of a relatively small group of authority who wield tremendous authority in the Pacific Rim's economic powerhouse.

He has devised a plan to cripple the American greatness, humble the US military, and elevate Japan to a position of dominance on the world stage.

Yamata's motivation lies in his desire to pay off a Debt of Honor to his parents and to the country he feels is responsible for their deaths — America. All he needs is a catalyst to set his plan in motion.

When the faulty gas tank on one Tennessee family's car leads to their fiery death, an opportunistic U. S. congressman uses the occasion to rush a new trade law through the system. The law is designed to squeeze Japan economically. Instead, it provides Yamata with the leverage he needs to put his plan into action.

As Yamata's plan begins to unfold, it becomes clear to the world that someone is launching a fully-integrated operation against the United States. There's only one man to find out who the culprit is — Jack Ryan, the new President's National Security Advisor.

Debt of Honor by Tom Clancy is a thrilling novel that follows the story of Jack Ryan, a former Marine and now the President of the United States, as he navigates a complex web of international politics and military conflict. Set in the aftermath of a devastating attack on the US Capitol, the book explores themes of revenge, loyalty, and the consequences of political decisions. With its fast-paced action and intricate plot, Debt of Honor is a must-read for fans of political thrillers and military fiction. This hardcover edition of the book was published by Putnam Adult on August 17, 1994, and contains 766 pages.