Tom Clancy is definitely an acquired taste because he is so research oriented. He was among the most connected authors in the business, often having military intelligence questioning if they had a leak because he was so detailed and meticulous.

I recently started reading "Dead or Alive" and it is a little less technical, and more character oriented. However, if you don't enjoy military and geographical tech speak, Clancy may not be for you.

He will be missed...