Exploring Campus Novels: An In-depth Review and Similar Book Recommendations for Fans of 'The Deal Off Campus 1' by Elle Kennedy

Carving its tide in the world of young adult fiction, The Deal by Elle Kennedy embraces the campus romance motif. The thriller quotient of the story is amplified by ingredients of bad boy heroes, audacious bets, fleeting romantic encounters, unpredictable pregnancies, and much more — all of it in the quest for love.

If this book captivated your senses, The Campus series by Tom Clancy follows this line of thrilling college stories with a similar tint.

Storyline of each book in the Campus Series by Tom Clancy

The Campus series inaugurates with 'Command Authority', where a friend of Jack Ryan gets poisoned. The scent trails lead straight into the heart of Russia. Amidst political wars, Jack is thrown into a silent battle against a merciless foe. As the storyline evolves through suspense and crime themes, the survival quotient for the Ryan duo is seemingly bleak.

Proceeding in line with the thrilling intensity of the series, 'Oath of Office' sees the abduction of an intelligence officer soon after discovering two hijacked Russian nuclear missiles. The Campus team is in a race against time to trace the trail and rescue their hostage while staying ahead of emerging challenges.

Deepening the narrative with its thrilling plotline, 'Debt of Honour' revolves around Yamata’s commitment. Fueled by a desire to fulfil the debt of honour to his parents and his country, Yamata initiates a fully integrated operation. Jack Ryan has the daunting task of finding the culprit, thereby adding another layer of thrill to the series.

Moving ahead, 'Shadow of the Dragon', as part of the Campus series by Tom Clancy, unfolds an action-packed storyline. With the Campus team diving into finding a professor's past graduate student, this edition pulsates high energy and thrilling encounters.

'Firing Point' draws array to Jack’s voyage for revenge on his old friend’s murder. The crumbling plot hits off with a destroyed cafe, a mysterious word, and an unplayed enemy taking Jack's friend away from him, ultimately moving the story into a grim suspense zone.

In 'Dead or Alive', the narrative focuses on the hunt for the criminal mastermind Emir. The Campus's objective is either to capture or kill him before he can strike again. Just like his father, Jack Ryan Jr finds himself tied in the threads of political manipulation – marking the rise of a new thrilling adventure.

The narrative takes an intriguing shift with 'Without Remorse', where John Kelly, a former Navyman, grapples with the horrifying past of a new friend. Revengeful after his friend's misery, Kelly uses his skills to find the responsible culprits.

In the concluding part of the series, 'Teeth of the Tiger', we meet Dominic Caruso, an FBI rookie agent, his brother, and their cousin Jack Ryan Jr. Amidst the thrilling plot and real-world danger, the narrative brings in some familial dynamics into the mix of the story's elements.

5 Books similar to Campus Series by Tom Clancy

For all the Campus series lovers, here are five similar books:

'The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen' offers heart-gripping romance set against an adventurous backdrop, as Alissa Ford, a she-wolf, meets her mate, Alaric, who happens to be the new king.

'Sniping Her Mafia King' presents an immersive and thrilling narrative through Arwen Beddoe, an unusual assassin, who hunts the man responsible for wiping out her family while dealing with the Mafia’s attraction towards her.

'Saved By The Firefighter' takes Readers on a roller-coaster of emotions with Lucy Dixon, a 24-year-old who survived a fire, and Ben Bishop, the firefighter who saved her.

'Of Gods and War' is a fascinating tale of werewolf fantasy romance between Callum and Kai, whose relationship sees ups and downs due to various circumstances but still binds them together magically.

'Inevitably Yours' tells the tale of Quinn, who befriends the future alpha of the Stary pack, Michael. Their bond is severed due to a web of rumors and deception within the pack. Can the couple overcome the odds and stand united, or is Quinn fighting against destiny?

These books offer the perfect blend of thrill, romance, and suspense, making them an excellent choice for readers who are adamant fans of the intensity and enigmatic narrative of The Campus series by Tom Clancy.