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Jack Reacher Cases #1-3
The Jack Reacher Cases: Complete Books #1, #2 & #3
A USA TODAY BESTSELLING SERIESThree full-length JACK REACHER Cases Books – Novels #1, #2 & #3Set in the REACHER universe by permission of LEE CHILD. Book A HARD MAN TO FORGET. Former FBI agent Lauren Pauling met Jack Reacher in THE HARD WAY, the 10th Jack Reacher novel by Lee Child. Now, Pauling investigates the murder of a man with ties to Jack Reacher. She and her partner Michael Tallon quickly realize they're dealing with much more than a missing persons case, and soon they're in a deadly race to stop a terrifying act of mass murder.Book THE RIGHT MAN FOR REVENGE. In this fast-paced, riveting thriller, former FBI agent and current private investigator Lauren Pauling receives a mysterious message saying Jack Reacher is dead. Soon, Pauling is on the hunt for a killer and the case quickly collides with Michael Tallon, who is looking into the disappearance of young woman. Pauling and Tallon are thrown into a sordid world of drug traffickers and professional killers.Book A MAN MADE FOR KILLING. Former FBI agent Lauren Pauling is summoned to the home of a billionaire whose daughter has died in an accident. However, he feels her death was no accident. He also claims that Jack Reacher is working on the case, and has requested Lauren Pauling's help. Pauling finds herself on a mysterious island owned by the military, trying to track down a killer, and reconnect with Jack Reacher."Ames is a sensation among readers who love fast-paced thrillers."-MysteryTribune"Fast-paced, engaging, original." -New York Times bestselling author Thomas Perry"Engrossing!" -USA Today bestselling author Rick Murcer"Furiously paced. Great action." -New York Times bestselling author Ben Lieberman"Swept me along for the ride." -Edgar-nominated author Craig McDonald
768 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 17, 2018
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Dan Ames
209 books486 followersDan Ames is an international bestselling author and winner of the Independent Book Award for Crime Fiction. He is the author of The JACK REACHER Cases. You can learn more about him at authordanames.com
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May 10, 2020
The set of three books is about as long as a good size novel. The three stories are not about Reacher, but a character from a Reacher book. There are numerous references to Reacher as the stories are set in the Reacher universe with Lee Child's permission.
The main Character is Lauren Pauling, a Former FBI agent. She also interacts with Michael Tallon a ex-military acquaintance. They both have ties to reacher from previous stories by Lee Child.
The stories read quick and are not necessary action-packed, but are good solid mysteries/thrillers.
The stores reference Reacher too much for my tastes, i understand the need to make the connection, but at some point the two characters can stand on their own, as Reacher does not show up in the stories anyway. A very minor quibble and maybe it is needed for other reasons.
The three stories are good solid stories, each different and enjoyable.
The main Character is Lauren Pauling, a Former FBI agent. She also interacts with Michael Tallon a ex-military acquaintance. They both have ties to reacher from previous stories by Lee Child.
The stories read quick and are not necessary action-packed, but are good solid mysteries/thrillers.
The stores reference Reacher too much for my tastes, i understand the need to make the connection, but at some point the two characters can stand on their own, as Reacher does not show up in the stories anyway. A very minor quibble and maybe it is needed for other reasons.
The three stories are good solid stories, each different and enjoyable.
April 17, 2022
Reacher, or mention of him, gets around. Dan Ames, with permission by Lee Child, has written a series of books around a character in one of Child's Reacher series. Lauren Pauling, former special agent with the FBI, works on cases where Reacher is at least mentioned. In the first, she comes to identify his body, only it's not him, just a lure to get her there. And she's the lure for Mike Tallon. Both of these characters are in all three of these books, and they're really strong characters. The plots are really good, too. Reacher's not in them, but the physical stuff is. Well written.
November 13, 2020
The Jack Reacher Cases Boxed Set 1,2,3, books
Needless to say, I'm a bit disappointed. I knew that Dan Ames wasn't the original Jack Reacher author, but I figured Ames had been commissioned to add novels to an existing Idea, similar to the different authors that write Star Trek. There no need to use the Reacher name to get people to read the story. I did enjoy the above reading. Edit out that Reacher parts and you'll have a novel!
Needless to say, I'm a bit disappointed. I knew that Dan Ames wasn't the original Jack Reacher author, but I figured Ames had been commissioned to add novels to an existing Idea, similar to the different authors that write Star Trek. There no need to use the Reacher name to get people to read the story. I did enjoy the above reading. Edit out that Reacher parts and you'll have a novel!
May 26, 2019
Books one and two were quick and enjoyable. I really don't see the need for the "Jack Reacher Universe" thing, but it's probably easier to start a tale in a known place than build one up. I'm not enamored with the main character, Pauling, especially in book three, where she suddenly doesn't remember she met Michael Tallon (who is a much better character, in all three books). Also in book three she just doesn't act like herself in the previous books. It's almost as if book three was written first, by someone else other than the author, Dan Ames, and put in the series as the third book. I'm sure if I had read book three first, I would not have ventured on to read the other two. I probably won't read any more, unless they star Michael Tallon.
May 30, 2019
I just finished the three stories in this set. Since I have read most of the Jack Reacher books, I was interested to see how Dan Ames would incorporate him into the stories.
Each of the stories revolved around Pauling who had previously worked with Jack Reacher while she was in the FBI. Each of the cases that are identified that she is working on were the direct result of mentioning Jack Reacher who was requesting her help.
I enjoyed the way that she interacted with Michael Talon and all off the other individuals in each of the stories. The method that she used to resolve each of the cases was quite interesting.
I highly recommend this series.
Each of the stories revolved around Pauling who had previously worked with Jack Reacher while she was in the FBI. Each of the cases that are identified that she is working on were the direct result of mentioning Jack Reacher who was requesting her help.
I enjoyed the way that she interacted with Michael Talon and all off the other individuals in each of the stories. The method that she used to resolve each of the cases was quite interesting.
I highly recommend this series.
November 25, 2019
THE RIGHT MAN FOR REVENGE by Dam Ames
A body but was it really Jack, so once we are hooked into another thrilling chase. Lauren and Michale are called in, and soon finds there is more than what it looks like. There expertise is challenged, to prove one way or another. He is developing the characters more of Lauren and Michale which is nice. Good work and readers will enjoy, and look for the next one.
A body but was it really Jack, so once we are hooked into another thrilling chase. Lauren and Michale are called in, and soon finds there is more than what it looks like. There expertise is challenged, to prove one way or another. He is developing the characters more of Lauren and Michale which is nice. Good work and readers will enjoy, and look for the next one.
February 8, 2022
Kinda deceiving
I purchased the books after watching a show on net flex about Jack reacher. But no jack in these books. Instead I found three different stories that were convoluted, with weird parts where things just materialized out of the blue. Kinda weird and confusing. WTF going on here. Looks like someone just figured out a way to sell overpriced books on Amazon. Mr Ames enjoy your $. I'm done with you!
Rock on!
I purchased the books after watching a show on net flex about Jack reacher. But no jack in these books. Instead I found three different stories that were convoluted, with weird parts where things just materialized out of the blue. Kinda weird and confusing. WTF going on here. Looks like someone just figured out a way to sell overpriced books on Amazon. Mr Ames enjoy your $. I'm done with you!
Rock on!
June 15, 2022
Good until “Sandia Nuclear Laboratories”
If you’re going to write about nukes, do your research. FOA, Sandia NATIONAL Labs doesn’t transport nukes or nuclear warheads or or special nuclear material (SNM). Anything nuclear that is transported, OST does it. You make it sound like nuclear weapons are running around on our highways. DOD owns and controls the weapon; DOE owns and controls the SNM. They are NEVER brought together without the order of POTUS. All this is public info.
If you’re going to write about nukes, do your research. FOA, Sandia NATIONAL Labs doesn’t transport nukes or nuclear warheads or or special nuclear material (SNM). Anything nuclear that is transported, OST does it. You make it sound like nuclear weapons are running around on our highways. DOD owns and controls the weapon; DOE owns and controls the SNM. They are NEVER brought together without the order of POTUS. All this is public info.
May 1, 2019
I have read everyone of the Jack Reacher Cases and this is a great start for anyone to get hooked on this series. Each book is very fast paced and high energy. You will meet characters that have known Jack Reacher in the past. I enjoy this authors books of Jack Reacher as much as Lee Childs books. I highly recommend this series.
May 28, 2019
Very entertaining book!
I got this book because I love the Jack Reacher series. I was disappointed that Reacher's name is mentioned a few times, but does not make any appearance or have any part in the book at all.
Dan Ames is a very good author though, and I gave this book 5 stars as it was entertaining and very well written.
I highly recommend reading this book!
I got this book because I love the Jack Reacher series. I was disappointed that Reacher's name is mentioned a few times, but does not make any appearance or have any part in the book at all.
Dan Ames is a very good author though, and I gave this book 5 stars as it was entertaining and very well written.
I highly recommend reading this book!
December 17, 2020
Formulaic
Like the main character Ms Pauling, I kept looking for Jack Reacher. I should have guessed he was never going to appear since he had been the teaser in the first two books. The only reason I read these books was my enjoyment of Jack Reacher. Still they were a fast easy read and good distraction.
Like the main character Ms Pauling, I kept looking for Jack Reacher. I should have guessed he was never going to appear since he had been the teaser in the first two books. The only reason I read these books was my enjoyment of Jack Reacher. Still they were a fast easy read and good distraction.
January 18, 2021
Related triumphs
I am a jack reacher geek. So these books were essential to have. In reading the first set I realize that they placed the protagonists in predicaments from the early Jack reacher series .… Extensive planning, brute force, the enforceable honor code, always success! Looking forward to reading the rest of this compendium
I am a jack reacher geek. So these books were essential to have. In reading the first set I realize that they placed the protagonists in predicaments from the early Jack reacher series .… Extensive planning, brute force, the enforceable honor code, always success! Looking forward to reading the rest of this compendium
September 30, 2018
Another good read
Pauling is a great female power character with lots of twists & turns during the book. Just can't figure out Michael Tallon as she seems to not know him in book 3 but did in book 2? Whole different storyline set on San Clemente island.
Pauling is a great female power character with lots of twists & turns during the book. Just can't figure out Michael Tallon as she seems to not know him in book 3 but did in book 2? Whole different storyline set on San Clemente island.
May 14, 2019
Each book stands alone which is great! Probably A man made for killing is the best of the three but not by much. All are fast paced and interesting, with short chaps that keep you turning pages. My new author, great going Ames!
June 24, 2019
Ames is almost as good as Lee Childs
Pauling is a great central character. Dual plot lines. Fast paced action. Books 1,2,3 stand alone but connect nicely. Looking to the last 2 books in this series.
Pauling is a great central character. Dual plot lines. Fast paced action. Books 1,2,3 stand alone but connect nicely. Looking to the last 2 books in this series.
January 19, 2020
Surprisingly good
Wasn't sure what I'd come up against with these 3 books as I'd already read book 6 or 7 and it was very ordinary.
So my expectations were low, but not for long.
Absolutely worth the read
Wasn't sure what I'd come up against with these 3 books as I'd already read book 6 or 7 and it was very ordinary.
So my expectations were low, but not for long.
Absolutely worth the read
April 8, 2020
Nice to get into the Reacher Universe in a new and different way after reading the books that come out once a year within a few weeks of their release. The heroine, Lauren Pauling, is smart, tough and persistent like Reacher. The 3rd book has an ending you don't see coming!
March 27, 2022
Good story !
This is the third story of this " so called Reacher Cases". What a rip off , using the Reacher name might make this author few extra bucks . Truth is the stories are good enough to stand on own merit . Shame on Kindle ! Scs
This is the third story of this " so called Reacher Cases". What a rip off , using the Reacher name might make this author few extra bucks . Truth is the stories are good enough to stand on own merit . Shame on Kindle ! Scs
June 6, 2022
Unfortunately I felt that these books were “Reacher” in name only. They all mention his name at some point but for me the stories, writing, and characters just don’t come anywhere near the quality of a real Reacher story.
October 9, 2022
Jack Teacher Cases: Book 1,2, and 3 box set.
I liked this box set because I enjoyed following the development of the characters interactions with Pauling and trying to solve the case, before the author solved it.
I liked this box set because I enjoyed following the development of the characters interactions with Pauling and trying to solve the case, before the author solved it.
November 18, 2023
First two books are ok. Third not so good - too slow, too much needles descriptive detail of scenery and way out of sequence. Most disappointing - referencing JACK REACHER who was not even in the three books except as mentions. Very misleading advertising. Maybe legal but I will not be reading any additional books by this author labelled as "Jack Reacher".
January 7, 2024
Pauling can perform some superhuman feats
Like all the other books with Reacher in the title, he was absent. Lee should grant them a small critical appearance to maintain the (level 14 yo) interest.
Like all the other books with Reacher in the title, he was absent. Lee should grant them a small critical appearance to maintain the (level 14 yo) interest.
January 9, 2024
Surprise
I was disappointed at first to discover that this was not actually a Jack Reacher book. Having finished books 1, 2 and 3, I found them very suspenseful. I could barely put them down.
I was disappointed at first to discover that this was not actually a Jack Reacher book. Having finished books 1, 2 and 3, I found them very suspenseful. I could barely put them down.
February 28, 2024
good reading
This has been an easy read. Sit on the edge of your seat story. At first I expected Jack Reacher to make an appearance but the characters in this book make it worth reading
This has been an easy read. Sit on the edge of your seat story. At first I expected Jack Reacher to make an appearance but the characters in this book make it worth reading
August 19, 2024
Not got anything in with Jack Reacher but still very entertaining
Not got anything in with Jack Reacher but still very entertaining I hope the next four books have at least some Jack Reacher in them
Not got anything in with Jack Reacher but still very entertaining I hope the next four books have at least some Jack Reacher in them
October 6, 2018
Fun read
If you are a Reacher fan you must read the Jack Reacher Cases. A new twist to the Reacher world.
If you are a Reacher fan you must read the Jack Reacher Cases. A new twist to the Reacher world.
May 11, 2019
Quasi Reacher
Interesting trading on the popular Reacher novels with a blessing from Lee Child. Some good detective work and a bit of suspence. Good reads
Interesting trading on the popular Reacher novels with a blessing from Lee Child. Some good detective work and a bit of suspence. Good reads
July 5, 2019
Not my stuff
November 13, 2019
Easy Reading
Kept you turning the page. Ending came a little sudden. Ok for a cold winter day. Books 1 and 2 better then number 3
Kept you turning the page. Ending came a little sudden. Ok for a cold winter day. Books 1 and 2 better then number 3
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