Black Jack

Hunt for Reacher #6

by Diane Capri

Is Jack Reacher a serial killer?
A serial killer returns after years of inactivity in this gripping new suspense thriller. The green paint bathtub killer had Reacher Running Blind back in the day. The New York FBI team says Reacher was the serial killer then and is still the serial killer. But FBI Agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar believe a copycat may be on the loose....
Five powerful players are determined to win at all costs. The sixth only wants to stay alive. Not all can win. None plan to fail.
But when Reacher is judge, jury, and executioner, Otto knows that collateral damage is inevitable.

Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Action, Audiobook, Crime

338 pages, Paperback

First published April 18, 2018

About the author

Bestselling author Diane Capri is a recovering lawyer. She’s a snowbird who divides her time between Florida and Michigan. An active member of Mystery Writers of America, Author’s Guild, International Thriller Writers, and Sisters in Crime, she loves to hear from readers and is hard at work on her next novel.

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Here’s the Long version, if you’re looking for more info:

#1 Amazon Bestselling Author Diane Capri’s work is what the #1 worldwide publishing phenomenon Lee Child calls “Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too.” Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award-winning MWA Past President, says: “Expertise shines on every page.” And Library Journal raves: “….offers tense legal drama with courtroom overtones, twisty plots, and loads of atmosphere. Recommended.”

Diane’s new Jess Kimball series kicked off with Fatal Distraction, opening as the #3 Bestselling Legal Thriller, behind John Grisham. Diane’s new Hunt for Jack Reacher series began with Don’t Know Jack, which garnered #1 Bestseller spots on Mystery, Hard-boiled Mystery, Police Procedural, Women Sleuths, and Legal Thriller lists both in the U.S. and U.K. Don’t Know Jack was followed by two bestselling short stories in the Hunt for Jack Reacher series, Jack in a Box and Jack and Kill. Diane’s Judge Wilhelmina Carson mysteries were praised by Romantic Times and garnered the coveted “Top Pick.” Diane’s savvy, spunky character, attorney Jennifer Lane, stars in her own romantic suspense series, which kicks off with Annabelle’s Attack.

Diane is the past Executive Vice President of International Thriller Writers, past member of the Board of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and active in Sisters in Crime and other writing organizations. She comes to writing after a successful legal career and is married to her college sweetheart. She loves her nomadic snowbird existence preferring perpetual summer migrating from Florida to Michigan each year.

Diane says she writes mystery and suspense for the same reason she reads: to find out what happens, why people do what they do, and how to bring justice to an unjust world.Her books are translated in twenty territories. Diane loves to hear from readers. Contact her at: DianeCapri.com/Contact to receive notice of new releases, subscribe to Diane’s blog, or simply connect with her.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Returning to a tried and tested series, I sought out Diane Capri’s latest in the Hunt for Reacher collection for a memorable summer read. After being seconded by the New York Field Office, FBI Special Agent Kim Otto makes her way there amidst piles of snow and blustery weather. Her assignment, to assist on a case that has ties to Jack Reacher. A woman’s body is found in a bathtub, partially filled with green paint. The victim appears to be none other than Jodie Jacob, former lover of the aforementioned Reacher. With a string of identical serial murders in the not too distant past, and Reacher as a potential suspect at that time, might he have returned to exact revenge on a girlfriend who left him high and dry? Otto cannot help but wonder, as she continues her larger assignment to locate Reacher, one she has been on for months. As the case progresses, Otto becomes uncomfortably aware that there is a power struggle within the New York office, one that reaches as high as her own boss. Might Otto have been brought it, not only to help lure Reacher out of the shadows, but also to stick a thumb in the eye of her superior? Working alone, Otto is forced to cobble together pieces of the investigation while receiving odd messages on her burner cells. She is left to wonder if Reacher is watching her in the city, but must also try to determine if it was truly Jacob in that tub and how this plays out on a larger scale. Meanwhile, a killer is going around town killing people who have slipped through the justice system, an odd form of revenge all its own. After reinforcements arrive for Otto, she seeks to piece the entire narrative together, but there are more than Reacher’s eyes watching her and it could spell disaster. Capri does well in this piece to pull the reader into the middle of the ongoing search for Jack Reacher, as well as a case that resonates and has its own red flags. Recommended for series fans or those who love Jack Reacher novels, as it is sure to please and keep them wishing for another novel featuring that rugged (non-Tom Cruise) protagonist.

I have always enjoyed Capri’s take on the Reacher series and her ability to slide these novels/novellas into the middle of the Lee Child crafted books. I will admit that I binge-read many of the Reacher novels a few years ago, so the impact of each individual novel is lost on me. That being said, while I cannot reference the individual crimes to which Capri refers (tying in to Child’s work), I find these books both highly entertaining and thoroughly captivating. Kim Otto has always been that independent character whose determination could not be derailed. She shows her gumption here, left without her partner for part of the book. Otto works well under pressure and the reader can feel a close connection to her, even when faced with daunting odds. Carlos Gaspar makes his appearance in the latter portion of the book, having been on medical leave. His role is less active for obvious reasons, though his banter with Otto helps buoy the novel effectively. The Otto-Gaspar teamwork comes to the surface throughout and the reader need not worry that it will be lost in this ninth instalment. The secondary characters, including Reacher himself, show themselves to be effective conduits as the narrative pushes forward. A few breadcrumbs come out about the special Reacher assignment, including some of the FBI politics surrounding it, which can only help the reader have a better understanding of the situation. The story is strong and does have solid ties to a past Reacher novel. There is always that feel that Jack is just out of eyesight and watching as Otto and Gaspar seek him out. With ties to a past crime and Reacher’s heart, there is sure to be some intervention, though catching the man is always harder than first appears. Capri keeps the story moving well, mixing short and longer chapters to keep the reader guessing and wanting to read a little while longer. I am eager to see what else Capri has in store for series fans, with another novel almost ready for publication. This is a series that, if handled effectively, could surely go on for many more years.

Kudos, Madam Capri, for keeping an energetic writing style throughout and showing readers how much fun hunting Jack Reacher can be. I look forward to the next in the series and will talk about the previous eight pieces to anyone who will listen.

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[Jeanette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fast paced and location confused / complex- as the case leads to Northern New York in the last days of an ever snowing month of January. It holds a recovering Gaspar and an intrepid as usual Otto.

A little wordy and multiple name calling tangle but still a tense kidnap and enlightening explosive ending. It was a good conclusion set up for the six books. Better than some cases in the middle of the series. The nicknames seem sweeter and more caring /sincere the longer the series went on. During the first few novellas they were more irritating and frankly seemed cheesy.

Reacher does leave a message intersect text at the end to Kim. Never seen; you always knew he was there.

[John Kuvakas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kim Otto is on her own, deployed to a case that isn't making sense on a number of levels. Familiar characters are there, the enigmatic Lamont Finlay, whose part in Otto's and Gaspar's antics becomes more intriguing with each installment, The on-again-off-again-marginally-helpful-always-questionable boss, Charles Cooper and Reggie Smithers, a new but exciting member of the growing Reacherverse.

There's a body in a remote area outside of NYC. The murder scene bears a strong resemblance to a case Jack Reacher was involved in, one where he was initially a suspect but eventually cleared. The problem is, the case, involving a serial murder who leaves his bodies in a bathtub full of green paint, was never closed. After a long dry spell in terms of similar murders, it appears the killer is back again. The Organized Crime Unit of the FBI has called in Kim Otto. With Gaspar temporarily sidelined, healing from a wound, Otto is not only clueless as to her involvement but unable to get any information from the team investigating it.

Slowly, it becomes apparent that some of the investigating team as well as their leader, the darkly mysterious Alan Deerfield, are using her in hopes of zeroing in on Jack Reacher, their prime suspect. The questions begin mounting with few answers for Otto. Was this a crime of passion committed by a love-sick Reacher? Did they clear Reacher too soon in the original series of murders? For Kim Otto, her strong suspicions about Jack Reacher are morphing into an understanding that he may not be the monster the boss portrays him to be and certainly not a serial killer. Gaspar, who eventually shows up, hobbled but potent as ever, is not convinced.

Diane Capri has delivered again. With each installment, her characters etch themselves deeper into our hearts. The plot is taut, the action moving along quickly and smoothly. The ending ties things up just a tad bit too smoothly but is immensely satisfying nonetheless and does nothing to mar the arc of the story and the masterful development of the plotlines.

This is another of Carpi's ever-improving, ever-growing list of achievements. I received a pre-release copy in exchange for an objective review. She's managed to bring us realistic characters set in incredibly complex but exciting circumstances. If you're not reading the Hunt for Reacher series, you're missing out on a fascinating part of the Reacherverse. If you're not checking out the rest of Diane Capri's writing, you're missing out on one of the premier thriller authors of our time.

[Joni Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast-paced story of two FBI agents tracking Jack Reacher in the aftermath of his actions. Always one step behind, this determined pair gather intel on Reacher from what he does and what he doesn't do to build a profile on him.

[Steven R. McEvoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the 9th book in the Hunt for Reacher Series that I have read in the last 7 weeks. There are currently 11 and a twelfth announced for next year. I have been trying, unsuccessfully to limit myself to one of these books a week. Which was the same pace that I read the 29 Jack Reacher Novels and short stories by Lee Child earlier this year. As I get deeper into this series the more I appreciate it. And the More I focus on the Lee Child novel it is linked to. This story relates to people and event in Running Blind, AVA The Visitor. And the main cast of characters in this volume are:

Kim L. Otto
Carlos M. Gaspar
Charles Cooper
Lamont Finlay
Reggie Smithers
Houston Brice
Alan Deerfield
Lisa Harper
Jodie Jacob
John Lawton
and
Jack Reacher

This story starts with a murder taking place. The method used is similar to the serial killer in Running Blind. At the beginning Agent Gaspar is still in Miami recovering from the recent gunshot to his previously injured leg. And agent Otto is loaned out from the Detroit Field office to New York. But once she is there, she gets a bad feeling. And it appears that the man 6th in line to be the head of the FBI might not just be dirty but also a little crazy. This story returns to the home Reacher once owned. And to his previous relationship with Leon Garber’s daughter Jodie. It also involves the mob, witness protection, and a vigilante.

There is a lot going on in this story and for once Charles Cooper and Lamont Finlay seem to be working towards the same goal. But Otto and Gaspar are stuck in the middle again. And this time Otto is in more danger than she ever could have expected.

It is a very interesting story in an excellent series. And once again it leaves us wondering where the Hunt for Reacher will take us next!

Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Diane Capri.

[Pete · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have read a few of Diane Capri's books in the past, but this was the first in the 'Hunt for Jack Reacher' series that I have read, and this may explain why I found it rather disappointing. The plot is OK, but for me it felt as though everything is a conspiracy, but the reasoning or logic behind these conspiracies is hidden from the reader. Call me old-fashioned, but when I finish a book I like to have all the main plot themes explained and tied up, quite frankly by the end, I was completely confused about who wanted what, and why they were telling other people to take certain actions.
I also found that, for me, the characters weren't developed or indeed written in such a way that I could empathise with them, which basically meant that I didn't really care what happened to them.
I suspect that if I had read the earlier books in the series I would perhaps have understood and enjoyed this book more than I did, and maybe felt more invested in the characters, but I can only review what I have read.
I did receive complimentary copy of the book, but this honest review is written from my own opinions.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have long been a fan of Lee Child and the Jack Reacher series. So I was surprised to see this book by Diane Capri. She sort of writes a sequel to each of the Reacher books. This one would be the sequel to Running Blind involving the bathtub murders. FBI Agent Kim Otto who is doing a secret background search is called to the scene of a copycat murder. The FBI who cleared Reacher at the time of the original murders thinks maybe they were wrong way back then and that Reacher is picking back up where he finished. I didn't like it as well as I like the Reacher books...and it's been a long time since I read the story it was based on. So I have no memory of that. I thought the plot was a little confusing to follow. She did her best to tie it up at the end, but I thought overall it was really confusing. I thought it was okay enough to maybe try another in the series though.

[Joe · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm confused by these books, and I wonder if anyone can shed light. Why does the author make so many mistakes? These are mistakes of knowledge of the military, and profound mistakes about the world, technology, basic common sense facts.

Reacher doesn't have a pension. You need 20 years in the military to get a basic pension – he had 13 or 15.

Garber was not a 5-star general. There are no 5-star generals in the US Army anymore. The last was Omar Bradley, promoted in 1950... Four stars is the pinnacle.

There are no laptops with built-in satellite broadband connectivity. That's not possible with current technology, and certainly not in 2010 or whenever this series starts. And it wouldn't work indoors, as easily as Wi-Fi, which is an indoor technology anyway. You need line of sight for sat comms, and an antenna, and it wouldn't be anything as fast and broadband as it is with Otto's fantasy. Even the brand new Starlink system requires a rooftop antenna...

The world is not under constant video and audio surveillance of the sort the author imagines in this series. Your speech can't be recorded at will when you're walking down an American street. There aren't cameras everywhere recording your every move. Hotel rooms aren't all wired for video and audio surveillance. For one thing, cameras are visible, and you can always find even hidden cameras if you look hard enough. Street cameras are quite visible. Audio is very difficult to capture outdoors in the sense of being able to catch everything anyone is saying walking down the street. That's ridiculous. The storage requirements alone for the kind of saturated dystopian surveillance the author imagines would be prohibitive, as would the bandwidth, and of course it's just impossible legally and logistically. I don't know where she got this constant surveillance nonsense. The idea that Otto's boss can literally see and hear here in any random hotel room in America (or the world?) is just too stupid to have survived editing.

You don't need electricity for your plumbing to work. Garber's old house would still have running water without electricity as long as the water hadn't been shut off. How does the author live a long life without noticing that the water still runs when the power's out?

TV news vans don't have "satellites" on top. They have satellite dishes, maybe, or satellite antennas. The satellites are in space.

Jack Reacher is definitely not the serial killer. We know this because he's not a murderer, certainly not of women. Humans are extremely consistent about not being murderers – it's not remotely plausible for a Reacher type to be a serial killer, and any agent would know this. Real agents would have to know humans and human psychology much better than this. Random people aren't going to be serial killers, and surely not a Reacher type. So it makes no sense at all for Otto to waste even a second on the idea that Reacher is the serial killer. That's almost mentally defective, a serious collapse of basic cognitive capacity. It's not just that it's not his "style of killing" as she puts it – it's murder and he isn't a murderer. He would never feel that he had the right to murder these people – it wouldn't even occur to him, it's just completely impossible behavior. She's very confused about human psychology at this point, doesn't understand the nature of murder and murderers, which ruins her as a character.

[Helen Callahan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Black Jack, book 9 Diane Capri's Hunt For Reacher series. Main characters FBI Agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar are following orders from up high. Track down and capture Reacher for a list illegal charges from his military and civilian adult life. The two FBI agents seem to always be just afew steps behind Reacher. And sometimes the same area, at the same time. And have some clues come directly from Reacher, himself?!? Otto and Gaspar have begun to wonder if their superior is on the up and up. As these two agents continue to investigate maybe Reacher is not what they have been led to believe. Which means who is the 'bad guy'. Why all the misdirect from their superior?!? In this installment Reacher is being chased as a serial killer suspect. For past and present killings. DC's Hunt for Reacher series is an action packed, rollercoaster ride of a read. With many unique twists and turns. She has taken Lee Childs's Reacher series and has created something very different. Worthy read!!! Even if you are a fan of Lee Childs series and main character, REACHER. Me, I have been a fan of LC's Reacher from its beginning. To me REACHER is a HERO. I still enjoy DC's Reacher series. And who knows...FBI Agents Otto and Gaspar will find the clues to the correct outcome ;). I received this book as an ARC. I am voluntarily posting this review. Reading both authors' series gives readers a broader understanding.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Completely riveting storyline that is filled with
plenty of suspense, drama, mystery and very
unexpected thrills and chills. It moves along fast.
The reader will find that once you start the book,
You will want to read until the end.
The characters are are well defined, well created,
interesting and intriguing.
FBI agent, Kim Otto is called out of the Detroit to
a murder scene in New York across the waters from
West Point. It seems the Organized Crime Unit of the
FBI want her on the job Why??
She is going in blind supposedly to access the
crime scene.
The murder matches a series of murders years back
that are unsolved. Has the serial killer returned?
Jack Reacher has worked with the police on the old
cases. Is Agent Otto there because of her connections
in trying the find Reacher?
Who can she trust? Seems all those in charge have
their own agenda.
This is book # 9 in the Hunt for Reacher series. It can
be read as a stand alone. The author weaves the past
and present together effortlessly.
I highly recommend this intriguing, complex murder
investigation.
I volunteered to read Black Jack. Thanks to the author
for the opportunity. My opinion is my own.

[Red · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book #9 in the Hunt for Reacher series. You would probably want to read it after Lee Child’s “Running Blind”. Agent Otto is called off on her own to go help with the Green Paint Murder that is believed to be a new murder from an old serial killer. Agent Gaspar is recovering from being shot and cannot go with her (which is a little worrisome to me from finishing the book…but no spoilers here from me). She discovers a lot of shenanigans going on between the NYPD and the FBI and that’s all I’m going to say about the storyline. Again, Diane Capri delivers an exciting story about Jack Reacher and Agent Kim Otto. It seems like Otto and Reacher may be getting closer and I find that rather exciting! The writing is superb; the story line is excellent. I love that Capri's Hunt for Reacher series is a continuation of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series. When you are a fan of Reacher, it just naturally follows that even though he is a minor character in The Hunt for Reacher series, you will be happy to know that he lives on outside of Lee Child’s imagination. I see that book 10 is coming up…and I can’t wait.

[Joe Clontz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diane Capri's continuation of Lee Child's RUNNING BLIND published 18 years, is full of intrigue and action. The story that unfolds is wonderfully scripted to keep the reader just on the edge of confusion and wonder. Otto and Gaspar are definitely getting closer to Reacher and he's still keeping his distance but is looking out for them in his own way. Although I'd read RUNNING BLIND, my mind lost track of some details.. Reacher owned a home and had a girlfriend who we meet again and is the object of attention when a woman, who could be Jody, turns up dead in a tub filled with green paint.

Other reviewers will give more detail. All I can say is after reading BLACK JACK, I'm still going back to chapters to make sure I don't forget any of the intricate details. Do yourself a favor. Read it slowly and absorb each page because it's one of the most complex plots Capri has put together in a long time. Keep the coffee fresh.

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jack Reacher had a cellphone back in 2018? And he texted!

This Diane Capri book—a follow-on to Lee Child’s “Running Blind”—was published in 2018, so Reacher’s use of mobiles isn’t believable. However, the times they are a-changin’ and the Jack Reacher might be different with Andrew Grant/Child writing the books instead of Lee Child.

That said, I really like author Capri’s FBI Special Agent Kim Otto, but the other law enforcement characters, meh, not so much. The “Black Jack” murder supposedly mirrors the bathtub murders in the Reacher novel above, but forensics and crime scene details reveal the differences. This likely speaks to the murderer’s access and knowledge to the original murders’ source materials. IMHO, this Capri book is middling crime fiction, mostly because the plot needs tighter control and discipline.

I read “Black Jack” in autumn of 2021, so both “Sentinel” and “Better Off Dead”—which are mostly written by Andrew Grant/Child—have been published.

[Alan Johnstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read from Diane Capri, she never fails to surprise and please with every book in the series.The story flows beautifully, never any wasted words, keeps to the plot with enough twists to hold our interest to the end. Agent Kim Otto has become a real gem of a character, and with every book she takes us deeper and deeper into Reacher's past. In Black Jack the reader is asked the questions: is it possible that Reacher was the green paint in the tub serial killer back in 2007, how are the mysterious Lamont Finlay and Otto's boss Charles Cooper involved in the investigation and in Jodie Jacob are we meeting the only true love in Reacher's life. Working mostly alone - agent Gaspar is temporarily disabled - can Otto find the answers in time. Reacher never appears in the books but the reader always feels his presence, and typical Reacher, he knows what is going on. .

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Special Agent Otto is mysteriously assigned to assist a New York FBI team on a case of a dead woman found in a bathtub filled with green paint. The bathtub is in a house in upstate NY. The house is owned by a mobster but originally was owned by a deceased General who was Reacher's mentor. The General's daughter is missing. Reacher & the daughter are rumored to be lovers who broke up badly. The murder technique is a copycat of serial murders which Reacher was forced into investigating. Otto believes the NY team is withholding info for their own agenda. Special Agent Gaspar, on medical leave, shows up about half way thru the story, sent by their boss in fear that Otto will be destroyed because of treachery within the NY FBI team. The story is fast paced with numerous plot twists. Great read.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one took a bit longer to read.

The infighting and backstories of the peripheral characters took up a bulk of this book, and, if I'm honest, it was not enjoyable.

The deviation from the 'normal' press of trying to string together people from Reacher's past took an odd turn and dove into waters that Childs never thought of with the development of the Reacher character. Home ownership? Even as a gift from someone Reacher looked up to, it's just...not Reacher. Sure, maybe he and Jacobs were close, but even that was presented...oddly. She was 15 when she first met him? And she was the 'love of his life'? Even 10 years later, when she was 25, he'd be far too old for her.

Just a little iffy for me...

[G. Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had high expectations for this book. Having read all previous books in this series, however, I was reasonably assured that those expectations would be met; and Black Jack did not let me down. My only disappointment is that the book didn't last long enough, but then again good books never do. This story has a good share of twists and turns, a surprise or two, and a host of interesting and/or colorful characters, not the least of which are Otto and Gaspar. And of course there's Jack Reacher, the character who in many ways ties it all together despite the fact we never actually see him. Or do we? Well done, Diane. Thank you.

[Carolyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hiding info from reader

A writer of these types of book shouldn't come up with the results based on information hidden from the reader. This book did that IMO.

I was living this book, thinking it was the best she'd written until the reveal of who was the villain{s}.

I doubt I missed any signs but i suppose I could have. I've read all her books, in order up to this one, and the Reacher books, and I'm really disappointed in the ending of what was reading as her best in the series so far, again IMO.

It's still a good read, just not real good. The old saying: it was real and it was fun but not real fun 😊

[Pat Welte · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read most of, The Hunt for Reacher series and this newest one (Black Jack) just grabbed me from the moment I started to read. The characters are fully fleshed out and you either love them or not. The excitement and suspense kept me reading, I hated to put it down to even sleep. I loved this book even more than the other books in this series. Very engrossing. I want to thank Diane Capri for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I can hardly wait for the next book.

[Robin Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I am a big fan of this author, I must say that I was a little concerned about two things: Gaspar out on disability and the possibility of Jack Reacher being a serial killer. Kim is sent to NY on a case with very little detail. Upon arriving there doesn’t give her much more information and it’s unclear why she has been sent there. The NY office claims that a murder they are investigating is a recent start to a serial killer’s cold case and Jack Reacher is the main suspect. With many twists and turns, this book was very exciting. I don’t expect any less from Diane Capri!!!

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another of Diane Capri's novelties playing off of the Lee Child Jack Reacher series and the last one I have for Fort Meyers Beach...In this one, our intrepid FBI agents, Kim Otto and, in a lesser role Carlos Gaspar, are pulled into an investigation of what seems to be a reawakened serial murderer...the story arises from the novel "Running Blind"...As soon as I was able place the Child novels that were the jumping off points for the story, the more I appreciated them...decent reads for the beach!

[Matt Lorenzen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keep hunting...

Another fun, quickly paced thriller from Diane Capri in her Hunting Jack Reached series. An imaginative story, interesting characters and a hard charging plot line, kept me reading, excited to see what happens next.

I did feel some of the dialogue between Gasper and Finley lacked clarity. The animosity between the two are evident, but the lines were subtle at best.

I did enjoy the mystery and detective work and how Capri lets us try to figure it out as we read with Otto.

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The well written characters draw you deeper into the story and makes it hard to put down. It's a fast paced tale that keeps you guessing as you try and figure out what will happens next. As always, I found the race against the odds very enjoyable and I enjoyed trying to figure out who could be trusted and who could not. I'm looking forward to more adventures of Special Agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am thoroughly enjoying the Hunt for Jack Reacher Books. Each one ties into a Reacher book, and this one was no exception. Gaspar doesn’t appear until a little over half way through the book, so Otto is on her own. Well plotted with several different things going on. Fun trying to figure out wh is doing what and who Otto can trust. There is a bit more of Reacher in each book, so I look forward to the next one.

[Deana St. John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like these books, even though I miss actually having the living, breathing Reacher as a character, instead of texts from him. Somehow I never pictured Reacher being a "texter." He's more of an old school type guy. But then again, maybe he's joined the world more than we think. Kim Otto is an intriguing character and I look forward to reading more of her adventures.

DSJ

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gripping follow up to a Reacher novel

I've read most of Ms. Capris books that take off from Lee Child's Reacher stories. They are excellent esp. If you can't wait for a new Reacher book.
Pretty tight and fast reads, almost as good as Lee's writing.
Her characters are full and likeable too.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Lots of twists and turns! It was hard to put this book down. Sure hope Otto and Gaspar aren't going to be separated as a team. They go together very well, making their little bickering real as only team members can do. The Teacher series are the best! Don't hesitate, go read this book!

[Carianne Carleo-Evangelist · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I started this series, I really liked them and was pleasantly surprised because I remembered not liking Reacher. Now I've read some good Reacher and this is just meh. No suspense, no depth.
oh noes, Otto is kidnapped. Oh don't worry she busts out with no interference. And now maybe she's text besties with Reacher. If Gaspar leaves, I may stop reading

[Lana Mccall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack?

Agent Otto is sent to New York to help with an investigation about a dead female found in a bathtub filled with army green paint. The murder resembles an old serial case with Reacher. Unfortunately the original case is listed as still open but Reacher uncovered the perpetrator but unfortunately she died when Reacher caught in the act of killing another victim.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What another outstanding book by Diane Capri. The Hunt for Reacher is extremely gripping with the characters pulling you into the story and never letting go until you’re finished. Received a free copy and reviewed because I loved it. Don’t miss out once it’s released.