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Jack Reacher Cases #9
The Man Who Strikes Fear
When an FBI agent is violently murdered in his home, the killers leave a message.
"For Reacher."
Lauren Pauling, who knew the murdered man, investigates the killing and soon uncovers a shocking link to her past.
She also learns that the killers...have only just begun.
"For Reacher."
Lauren Pauling, who knew the murdered man, investigates the killing and soon uncovers a shocking link to her past.
She also learns that the killers...have only just begun.
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 29, 2019
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Dan Ames
224 books492 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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October 29, 2025
Book #9 begins when a retiring FBI special agent-in-charge named Edward Giles is brutally murdered in his home, and the FBI goes nuts when they cannot find a motive nor the perp. Of course, there is a Reacher connection to an old counterfeiting case, which makes the FBI team interested in Lauren Pauling. Meanwhile, Michael Tallon is offered a plum job overseas, which turns out to be a feint, and he barely escapes being killed. The two begin to investigate the old case, eventually leading to a surprise person responsible for the sadistic deaths of both Giles and an Buckhead, Atlanta financial advisor.
May 4, 2019
Another fantastic Reacher story. Short but intense. Action to the end.
July 13, 2021
Jack Reacher Books, false advertising is what I call it.
why else, the continual one or two word references about Jack Reached. This should be referred to false advertising. I would like to
know why Dan Ames feels he had to misinform all of his readers as to these being Jack Reacher books. Is he so unsure of himself as a w writer that he felt the only way to get them published was with this gimmick. I cannot believe Lee Child's agreed to such flagrant out reaching. I have read all of the Jack Reacher books by Child, and I guess that is why these are so very disappointing in that way. I don't believe Mr. Ames will ever be the writer that Lee Childs is, but he was not so disappointig in the first series I read. But now, it is just a given he is going to mention
Reacher's name a few times and that makes each book a Jack Reacher book. How stupid is that?
why else, the continual one or two word references about Jack Reached. This should be referred to false advertising. I would like to
know why Dan Ames feels he had to misinform all of his readers as to these being Jack Reacher books. Is he so unsure of himself as a w writer that he felt the only way to get them published was with this gimmick. I cannot believe Lee Child's agreed to such flagrant out reaching. I have read all of the Jack Reacher books by Child, and I guess that is why these are so very disappointing in that way. I don't believe Mr. Ames will ever be the writer that Lee Childs is, but he was not so disappointig in the first series I read. But now, it is just a given he is going to mention
Reacher's name a few times and that makes each book a Jack Reacher book. How stupid is that?
March 30, 2019
"Lust, greed and hate."
These stories featuring ex FBI agent, Lauren Pauling and her lover, Special Ops soldier, John Tallon, continue to be fascinating good, easy reads. Written in a black and white, no frills style each book is very quick to finish and has the feel of a film script rather than a novella. Interesting plot, well spliced together from various perspectives.
In this story, an horrific murder of the retiring FBI special agent in charge, Edward Giles, draws Pawling back to New York for the funeral and her interest is piqued when she learns that the words "For Reacher" had been painted on the wa!ls.
Always fun, and recommended..
These stories featuring ex FBI agent, Lauren Pauling and her lover, Special Ops soldier, John Tallon, continue to be fascinating good, easy reads. Written in a black and white, no frills style each book is very quick to finish and has the feel of a film script rather than a novella. Interesting plot, well spliced together from various perspectives.
In this story, an horrific murder of the retiring FBI special agent in charge, Edward Giles, draws Pawling back to New York for the funeral and her interest is piqued when she learns that the words "For Reacher" had been painted on the wa!ls.
Always fun, and recommended..
August 19, 2022
I have read books 1-9; they are all good. Well written, good plot twists, decent character development. However, my only complaint, they build and build and then just end. All this lead up and then the action happens in a few pages and then the story is over. Also, unfortunately, depicting Pauling as a strong investigator with amazing intellect and instinct, but always making her fall for the “Reacher” part, seems to degrade her intelligence and cunning. Otherwise, I am a fan. Hell, I read 9 of the books.
January 22, 2019
Interesting read in the Tallon and Pauling stories, the two characters at the heart of this series are almost co-stars in this installment. Plenty of action and intrigue to keep you thinking and trying to figure out what is going to happen in the story. A fairly brief novella that can be read in 1 or 2 sittings and offers several options for the author to continue the story with Tallon, Pauling or Sheriff Bordeau as a featured character.
March 29, 2019
Lauren gets pulled into the investigation of a murdered FBI agent and his wife. But who knew the twists and turns she would encounter along the way. This was a great, fast-paced story that has connections to the past and we learn more of her prior working relationship when she was in the FBI. You won't be able to put the book down.
April 1, 2019
The man who strikes dead. Dan Ames
The head of the New York FBI office and his wife were brutally murdered in their home. The only clue left at the crime scene? Written in blood on the wall " for Reacher. " An actual clue ? Payback? And another brutal killing with the same c!ue. This is an extremely well written fast paced action thriller. Enjoyed immensely.
The head of the New York FBI office and his wife were brutally murdered in their home. The only clue left at the crime scene? Written in blood on the wall " for Reacher. " An actual clue ? Payback? And another brutal killing with the same c!ue. This is an extremely well written fast paced action thriller. Enjoyed immensely.
November 25, 2021
Reacher, FBI, Treasury: All Linked Together
Lauren Pauling, a former FBI Agent, knew Jack Reacher but this story hinges on her previous connection to Jack’s brother, Joe, who worked at Treasury. This 20 year old case comes to life through the most unlikely person and the reader will not see the end until it the last page. Ames has written another Reacher winner.
Lauren Pauling, a former FBI Agent, knew Jack Reacher but this story hinges on her previous connection to Jack’s brother, Joe, who worked at Treasury. This 20 year old case comes to life through the most unlikely person and the reader will not see the end until it the last page. Ames has written another Reacher winner.
September 30, 2024
Lauren Paulings old FBI boss is brutally murdered just days before retirement and a bloody message seems to indicate Jack Reachers involvement.
Years earlier Reacher was passing though a small town in the middle of nowhere and stumbled into a major counterfeiting ring and took care of business “Reacher Style”. Unfortunately some people hold grudges a long time.
Years earlier Reacher was passing though a small town in the middle of nowhere and stumbled into a major counterfeiting ring and took care of business “Reacher Style”. Unfortunately some people hold grudges a long time.
March 23, 2019
Excellent book. It’s very fast paced and action packed. I love this series. Every book in this series is a must read. Pauling and Tallon are a great duo. I highly recommend this book and this series.
April 7, 2019
Action Satisfaction
Talk about a fast read. This one is an A+ sleep depriver . Ames has enough action to keep the pages turning faster than the body count. A good escape and a great read.
Talk about a fast read. This one is an A+ sleep depriver . Ames has enough action to keep the pages turning faster than the body count. A good escape and a great read.
April 17, 2019
Book 9 in This Series
Another great book in this series featuring Paulson and Tallon. The story line of this book is so convoluted you will not have a clue about the protagonist until the very end. I highly recommend this book.
Another great book in this series featuring Paulson and Tallon. The story line of this book is so convoluted you will not have a clue about the protagonist until the very end. I highly recommend this book.
July 2, 2019
Definitely read
Quick, engaging action book, with some mystery & intrigue. The main characters/ hero of the book work well together when drawn seperately into a terrible murder connected to a past counterfeiting case with connections to the FBI. Surprise ending. Definite read.
Quick, engaging action book, with some mystery & intrigue. The main characters/ hero of the book work well together when drawn seperately into a terrible murder connected to a past counterfeiting case with connections to the FBI. Surprise ending. Definite read.
April 11, 2020
Nothing really to do with the Reacher universe than a couple of mentions of Reacher's name. The writing style is very elementary, and his use of prose and wording, I found to be very frustrating, and simple.
October 27, 2021
Ames does take his liberties in novel writing. How can Michael Tallon get his shoe laces off with his hands zip tied to a pole behind his back? Minor point?
But he does and things get active. A good quick story with corruption up in the FBI. 5
But he does and things get active. A good quick story with corruption up in the FBI. 5
August 4, 2022
Super good read
Lauren Pauling and Michael Tallon are pulled into a conspiracy that takes us back to Margrave, Georgia, where Jack Reacher and his brother Joe went ahead to head with a vicious criminal gang.
Lauren Pauling and Michael Tallon are pulled into a conspiracy that takes us back to Margrave, Georgia, where Jack Reacher and his brother Joe went ahead to head with a vicious criminal gang.
March 30, 2019
I received an eArc for this book.
A fast paced gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat and doesn't let you put the book down till you finish it.
A fast paced gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat and doesn't let you put the book down till you finish it.
April 2, 2019
A really good book
I love the stories about Jack Reacher but they don't have have him in it and they are not long enough
I love the stories about Jack Reacher but they don't have have him in it and they are not long enough
April 3, 2019
Good read.
Short and to the point. Did not really tie up loose ends. Motive was weak. I'm use to a more in depth mystery
Short and to the point. Did not really tie up loose ends. Motive was weak. I'm use to a more in depth mystery
January 1, 2021
I had read the Jack Reacher book involving this case. The connections were interesting and a fast, paced read.
December 30, 2021
New faces old cases.
April 21, 2019
Short story
All of the books in this series are a good read, but I regard them as short stories; not books. For the price there should be more story content.
All of the books in this series are a good read, but I regard them as short stories; not books. For the price there should be more story content.
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