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Novels By Lee Child, including: Jack Reacher, Killing Floor (novel), Die Trying (novel), Running Blind (lee Child Novel), Echo Burning, Without Fail, Persuader (novel), The Enemy (novel), One Shot (novel), The Hard Way (novel), Bad Luck And Trouble
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First published August 26, 2011
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October 9, 2012
One Shot by Lee Child
It started out slowly, building up to when Jack Reacher arrives on the scene. In fact, after reading several pages I wondered if it was a Reacher novel, but when I skipped ahead a few more chapters his name showed up.
So I settled back to build up my anticipation, reading about the crime that shook the medium-sized midwestern town, the criminal investigation, the killer’s misfortune in the county jail he was being held in and his subsequent trip to the hospital, the prosecutor’s building his case, the defense attorney excusing himself from defending the killer after he ends up in the hospital in a coma, the sister of the man accused of the crime finding another defense attorney (see, it was a long time before Jack Reacher came on board).
Anyway, once he does the roller coaster ride of a story never slows and certainly doesn’t stop. Lee Child paints a complex, sometimes gruesome, always entertaining story with twists and turns you never expect right to the very end of the book. As always, Jack gets his man, or men, and the wronged person is helped/saved.
This story could have happened in my town, or in any midwestern mid-sized town. The characters were so life-like, the crime so shocking, the reason behind it so normal in that it was all about the money and corruption. Child writes a believable story with a super-human hero in that he always knows exactly what to do and what others are going to do before they do it. It’s fun reading. Will I purchase another Jack Reacher novel – you betcha!
And, as always, Jack Reacher rides off into the sunset immediately after the police arrest the right person and before anyone can thank him or pay him. Classic!
It started out slowly, building up to when Jack Reacher arrives on the scene. In fact, after reading several pages I wondered if it was a Reacher novel, but when I skipped ahead a few more chapters his name showed up.
So I settled back to build up my anticipation, reading about the crime that shook the medium-sized midwestern town, the criminal investigation, the killer’s misfortune in the county jail he was being held in and his subsequent trip to the hospital, the prosecutor’s building his case, the defense attorney excusing himself from defending the killer after he ends up in the hospital in a coma, the sister of the man accused of the crime finding another defense attorney (see, it was a long time before Jack Reacher came on board).
Anyway, once he does the roller coaster ride of a story never slows and certainly doesn’t stop. Lee Child paints a complex, sometimes gruesome, always entertaining story with twists and turns you never expect right to the very end of the book. As always, Jack gets his man, or men, and the wronged person is helped/saved.
This story could have happened in my town, or in any midwestern mid-sized town. The characters were so life-like, the crime so shocking, the reason behind it so normal in that it was all about the money and corruption. Child writes a believable story with a super-human hero in that he always knows exactly what to do and what others are going to do before they do it. It’s fun reading. Will I purchase another Jack Reacher novel – you betcha!
And, as always, Jack Reacher rides off into the sunset immediately after the police arrest the right person and before anyone can thank him or pay him. Classic!
November 20, 2012
When I learned this book had been adapted to a movie, I purchased it, started reading and realized I had read it before. Even so, I reread with interest.
In this Jack Reacher story, a man is charged in what seems to be an open and shut case of mass murder. His only statement of defense is "Get Jack Reacher." Jack arrives, not to help, but to bury the former military sharpshooter who committed murder while serving his stint. Afraid of a scandal when the four murdered men where found to be involved in theft and rape, the military swept the incident under the rug. Jack then promised to personally nail his coffin shut if he dared repeat the crime. Jack begins investigating with the defense attorney, who happens to be the daughter of the district attorney, while being pursued by the police and a group of murderous Russians.
I'm not sure how well Tom Cruise can portray a 6'4" Reacher, but I anxiously await the movie's release.
In this Jack Reacher story, a man is charged in what seems to be an open and shut case of mass murder. His only statement of defense is "Get Jack Reacher." Jack arrives, not to help, but to bury the former military sharpshooter who committed murder while serving his stint. Afraid of a scandal when the four murdered men where found to be involved in theft and rape, the military swept the incident under the rug. Jack then promised to personally nail his coffin shut if he dared repeat the crime. Jack begins investigating with the defense attorney, who happens to be the daughter of the district attorney, while being pursued by the police and a group of murderous Russians.
I'm not sure how well Tom Cruise can portray a 6'4" Reacher, but I anxiously await the movie's release.
June 25, 2014
I didn't read all of these books, but I read his first three of this series. I liked the first one a lot and was excited about reading others. But. It seemed like it was the same pattern time after time. Reacher wants to be left alone and be a nobody, and then he gets caught up in an adventure. The adventures are very different and mostly interesting, but the formula seemed the same to me. Perhaps he changed it up after a while.
July 31, 2012
The Persuader is one of the best Reacher novels. This review is for The Persuader. I like the way the book expands and details the opening events. Of course you have to accept the fact that Reacher has "superhuman" powers at time. Reacher is the homeless (by choice) hero who remains undefeated, perhaps scarred in battle, but never loses the war.
We need more Reachers.
We need more Reachers.
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February 19, 2012good central character. Interesting plot lines. Easy reading.
August 26, 2012
When I new one comes out, I read it.
January 12, 2013
The are good "no-brainer" books that always entertain when you don't feel like thinking too much!
May 27, 2013
Just completed the book The Enemy. Wow really a great story, hard to put down.
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November 23, 2013I don't understand why this system will not let me enter that I have just read "The Hard Way" by Lee Child. I did enjoy this Jack Reacher novel.
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February 15, 2014bad luck and trouble
April 23, 2014
Terrific.
April 9, 2016
Still reading through this series. These books are my ultimate, mindless escape from the real world.
February 24, 2013
liked it. not as good as the later Reacher books- missed this one before i read the series.
August 29, 2013
All of these books are really good. Jack Reacher is a lot like Harry Bosch.
November 24, 2014
excellent series
May 28, 2015
Enjoyed it. I always enjoy the Jack Reacher books.
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