Locked OnLocked On
Score Modern
What it's about
Jack Ryan, his son Jack Jr., John Clark, Ding Chavez and the rest of the Campus team face their greatest challenge yet.
Why it's worth reading
It was one of the ten best-selling books of 2011.
You'll love it if you liked
The Hunt for Red October
Clear and Present Danger
Threat VectorGood to know
It's a Jack Ryan thriller.
By the numbers
- Readers19 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller49 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #502 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1373 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2593 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Is Locked On worth reading?
Yes. It was one of the ten best-selling books of 2011. It ranks #2,593 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 59.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Locked On about?
Jack Ryan, his son Jack Jr., John Clark, Ding Chavez and the rest of the Campus team face their greatest challenge yet.
How long does it take to read Locked On?
About 21 hours (853 pages), or about 6 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Locked On?
If you liked it, try The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy or Threat Vector by Tom Clancy.