Endgame (2009)

TOM CLANCY'S GHOST RECON

TOM CLANCY'S ENDWAR

TOM CLANCY'S SPLINTER CELL

SPLINTER CELL

OPERATION BARRACUDA

CHECK M ATE

FALLOUT

CONVICTION

ENDGAME

Created by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik

TOM CLANCY'S OP-CENTER

OP-CENTER

MIRROR IMAGE

GAMES OF STATE

ACTS OF WAR

BALANCE OF POWER

STATE OF SIEGE

DIVIDE AND CONQUER

LINE OF CONTROL

MISSION OF HONOR

SEA OF FIRE

CALL TO TREASON

WAR OF EAGLES

TOM CLANCY'S NET FORCE

NET FORCE

HIDDEN AGENDAS

NIGHT MOVES

BREAKING POINT

POINT OF IMPACT

CYBER NATION

STATE OF WAR

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

SPRINGBOARD

THE ARCHIMEDES EFFECT

Created by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg

TOM CLANCY'S POWER PLAYS

POLITIKA

RUTHLESS.COM

SHADOW WATCH

BIO-STRIKE

COLD WAR

CUTTING EDGE

ZERO HOUR

WILD CARD

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TOM CLANCY'S SPLINTER CELL (r): ENDGAME

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PRINTING HISTORY

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The author gratefully acknowledges the support and cooperation of the following individuals:

Grant Blackwood, for his collaboration, creativity, and great sense of humor.

Vietnam veteran and retired chief warrant officer James Ide, for his considerable technical experience, research assistance, and unceasing passion.

Jackie Fiest, for her proofreading, enthusiasm, and technical knowledge of the Splinter Cell universe.

Tom Colgan, for his continued support and encouragement as editor of these books.

Sam Strachman, for his trust and belief in the Splinter Cell book franchise and caretaking of its ideas.

Tom Clancy, for creating a body of work that continues to inspire readers and writers everywhere.

PROLOGUE

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