Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Checkmate
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
|
| Author | David Michaels |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell |
| Genre(s) | Spy novel |
| Publisher | Penguin Group |
| Released | 7 November 2006 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Preceded by | Operation Barracuda |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Checkmate is a 2006 novel in the Splinter Cell series and a sequel to the 2005 novel Operation Barracuda. Checkmate, like the previous two books, was written under the pseudonym David Michaels, although the previous two books were written by Raymond Benson. Checkmate was written by a new and currently unknown author.
Unlike the first two books, Checkmate is not written in first person from the point of view of the protagonist, Sam Fisher, nor does Checkmate continue the running subplots that were previously established in the book series.
Contents |
[edit] Plot summary
The story follows Sam Fisher, a Third Echelon special operative, as he uncovers a terrorist plot against the United States, beginning with the radioactive poisoning of a small town named Denver, New Mexico. The death toll exceeds 5,000, past that of 9/11. All evidence points to Iran, and as America draws ever closer towards a Third Gulf War, Fisher must uncover the truth before it is too late. He also is introduced to some new gear, like hi-tech suits and weapons, as well as a new OPSAT.
[edit] Characters
- Sam Fisher: As efficient as he is ruthless, Fisher is a deadly secret agent tasked with espionage, assassination, and theft for the United States against its enemies. He is incredibly adroit and calm, making him the perfect man for the job. He has a strange sense of humor, and he can be kind and warm from time to time.
- Colonel Irving Lambert: Fisher's commander. A serious and earnest man, he gives Fisher orders and keeps him aware with updates.
- Anna Grimsdottir: Known as "Grim" to friends, Anna Grimsdottir is the person in charge of intelligence gathering for Third Echelon. She is very skilled at what she does, such as updating Fisher's OPSAT with maps and info, and tracking down people and targets.
- William Redding: The "nerd" of the group, Redding is responsible for technology and hacking. He has an eccentric personality, but he is good friends with everyone else on the team.
- Sandy and Bird: Sandy and Bird operate the V-22 Osprey that transports Fisher from place to place in a discreet manner. Their exceptional skill at avoiding radar sites and other enemy installations keeps the crew alive.
- Frank Bunch: Frank Bunch was friends with Fisher's father in World War II, and is Sam's unofficial mentor and friend. He gave Fisher his favorite knife, a Sykes Fairbairn dagger, which Fisher brings to every operation from this point on. Frank is brilliant at chess, and enjoys a good game.
- Marcus Greenhorn: A young, precocious genius, Greenhorn is an infamous in the hacker underground. He finished college in his teenage years and various actions have led to him becoming a wanted fugitive by the FBI. He seems to be indirectly behind Slipstone.
- Elena Androtov: A charming Ukrainian woman, Androtov assists Fisher with an assignment. She is a biologist who is attempting to help spread the truth of the Chernobyl incident. She makes outstanding borscht.
- Bai Kang Shek: An extremely wealthy Chinese aristocrat, Bai Kang Shek inherited his father's naval industry. In the 1990's he allegedly went insane and moved into an island named Cezi Maji off the coast of China. Further research has pointed to he may be connected to the Slipstone incident.
- Kuan Yin Zhao: Zhao is a cruel mastermind at the top of the Chinese crime empire. He has made billions off of every kind of crime, from murder to theft to rape and beyond. But worst of all, he is responsible for the creation of "Jagged", the most addictive drug on earth. The drug has spread over the globe, synchronizing perfectly with the rising crime levels in those countries.
