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Jack Reacher Cases #4-6
The Last Man to Murder
Lauren Pauling and Michael Tallon are part of the "Jack Reacher Universe" because they were supporting characters in some of the Jack Reacher books written by Lee Child. In this set of books, author Dan Ames has taken two of those characters from Child's books and expanded their stories to give them a life of their own.
Contents:
Book Four: THE LAST MAN TO MURDER: A man, barely alive and beaten within an inch of his life, collapses at Michael Tallon's door. He dies before Tallon has a chance to learn anything from him. The only clue? A crumpled piece of paper, covered in the dead man's blood, with two words:Operation Reacher. Intrigued, Tallon searches his memory and soon realizes he knew the man. A former soldier. His investigation leads him to the Outer Banks of North Carolina where it's clear the people responsible for his friend's death want the case to go away, and Tallon with it. Forever.
Book Five: THE MAN WITH NO MERCY: Former FBI agent and current private investigator Lauren Pauling is brought in by the Bureau to help solve a chilling mystery: someone is kidnapping women who share only one distinctive trait: a history with Jack Reacher. Pauling is also brought in for her own protection--she has a history with Reacher and may be next on the list. Working with ex-Special Forces soldier Michael Tallon, Pauing races to catch the madman before he strikes again.
Book Six: A MAN OUT FOR BLOOD: $10 million to kill Jack Reacher. When the family of one of the richest men in the world is murdered, evidence points to Jack Reacher as the killer. The billionaire puts a $10 million bounty on Reacher's head. Soon, three assassins are on Reacher's trail and one of them targets private investigator Lauren Pauling, a former FBI agent with ties to Reacher. Pauling teams with former special forces operative Michael Tallon not only to survive, but to clear Reacher's name.
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Contents:
Book Four: THE LAST MAN TO MURDER: A man, barely alive and beaten within an inch of his life, collapses at Michael Tallon's door. He dies before Tallon has a chance to learn anything from him. The only clue? A crumpled piece of paper, covered in the dead man's blood, with two words:Operation Reacher. Intrigued, Tallon searches his memory and soon realizes he knew the man. A former soldier. His investigation leads him to the Outer Banks of North Carolina where it's clear the people responsible for his friend's death want the case to go away, and Tallon with it. Forever.
Book Five: THE MAN WITH NO MERCY: Former FBI agent and current private investigator Lauren Pauling is brought in by the Bureau to help solve a chilling mystery: someone is kidnapping women who share only one distinctive trait: a history with Jack Reacher. Pauling is also brought in for her own protection--she has a history with Reacher and may be next on the list. Working with ex-Special Forces soldier Michael Tallon, Pauing races to catch the madman before he strikes again.
Book Six: A MAN OUT FOR BLOOD: $10 million to kill Jack Reacher. When the family of one of the richest men in the world is murdered, evidence points to Jack Reacher as the killer. The billionaire puts a $10 million bounty on Reacher's head. Soon, three assassins are on Reacher's trail and one of them targets private investigator Lauren Pauling, a former FBI agent with ties to Reacher. Pauling teams with former special forces operative Michael Tallon not only to survive, but to clear Reacher's name.
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528 pages, Paperback
First published January 29, 2021
About the author
Dan Ames
301 books518 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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September 7, 2019
I love the Jack Reacher books
I had already read 2 of the 3 books in the set, but enjoyed rereading them. Pauling and Tallon make a great team. Most of a family murdered, 3 killers contracted to kill Reacher, revenge for more than one of the parties, this was an interesting book with lots of twists & turns. I definitely recommend the entire set.
I had already read 2 of the 3 books in the set, but enjoyed rereading them. Pauling and Tallon make a great team. Most of a family murdered, 3 killers contracted to kill Reacher, revenge for more than one of the parties, this was an interesting book with lots of twists & turns. I definitely recommend the entire set.
May 16, 2020
Books 4,5,6. Same basic layout.
Reacher is the MacGuffin in each story as in the first 3 books. The stories are quick reads and have good action.
These books would lead themselves to TV show.
I enjoyed reading them and will look for the last couple of books, but i think the characters will not evolve more unless he gets them out of Reacher's shadow.
Reacher is the MacGuffin in each story as in the first 3 books. The stories are quick reads and have good action.
These books would lead themselves to TV show.
I enjoyed reading them and will look for the last couple of books, but i think the characters will not evolve more unless he gets them out of Reacher's shadow.
March 22, 2024
awesome
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoyed the Jack Reacher series. This series is based around the character of Jack Reacher, without him actually being in the series. The characters are great in their own ways and each book continues to weave all the characters together. Hard to put down
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoyed the Jack Reacher series. This series is based around the character of Jack Reacher, without him actually being in the series. The characters are great in their own ways and each book continues to weave all the characters together. Hard to put down
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November 15, 2024I thought this was a rather well done spinoff in the "Jack Reacher" universe. The characters were believable (for the most part) and easy to relate to. The collection is a good read, although each story was a bit short but that's just me.
Good action, some twists and characters that you want to root for.
Good action, some twists and characters that you want to root for.
September 7, 2019
Definitely worth reading!
I just recently discovered Dan Ames, and just now finished reading the 6th book in this series. Consider me blown away! This is definitely one of the best authors I have found in quite a while!
Buy this book, you will love it!
I just recently discovered Dan Ames, and just now finished reading the 6th book in this series. Consider me blown away! This is definitely one of the best authors I have found in quite a while!
Buy this book, you will love it!
November 11, 2019
Pretty good read
While all 3 of the books in this volume aren’t great, this is a pretty good read. If read individually the ratings might be two with 5 stars and one with 3. All in all, a pretty good read.
While all 3 of the books in this volume aren’t great, this is a pretty good read. If read individually the ratings might be two with 5 stars and one with 3. All in all, a pretty good read.
June 15, 2021
A nice set of stories without involving Jack Reacher
The stories were interesting and the two lead characters made the flow entertaining and believable while never really finding Jack Reacher
The stories were interesting and the two lead characters made the flow entertaining and believable while never really finding Jack Reacher
September 8, 2023
Great easy read
As always Dan keeps you interested till the very end. Many twist and turns with many characters to ensure that the end result are a surprise. Will continue to look for and read more of the authors works.
As always Dan keeps you interested till the very end. Many twist and turns with many characters to ensure that the end result are a surprise. Will continue to look for and read more of the authors works.
February 2, 2024
good for insomnia
Why use the same pointless lookalike ruse in 2 books
Is there some kind of injunction to prevent Reacher from being an antagonist?
Pauling and Tallion must have a combined IQ in the low 70’s
Why use the same pointless lookalike ruse in 2 books
Is there some kind of injunction to prevent Reacher from being an antagonist?
Pauling and Tallion must have a combined IQ in the low 70’s
September 4, 2019
Worth reading!
Jack Reacher stories, by Dan Ames! These novels are very engaging; I have really enjoyed reading them. Great characterization and action!
Jack Reacher stories, by Dan Ames! These novels are very engaging; I have really enjoyed reading them. Great characterization and action!
January 12, 2020
Easy reading
The stories are interesting & rivetting, but the climaxes just seem to be too short & sweet...would be more exciting if drawn out a bit more.
The stories are interesting & rivetting, but the climaxes just seem to be too short & sweet...would be more exciting if drawn out a bit more.
April 12, 2020
a bit of over done violence not enjoyed at my age
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July 10, 2020I think I will enjoy The Jack Reacher Cases.
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June 5, 2021
Another great success!
Always thrilling! Plus I really like the leading characters. I just bought the complete set -- Now I have my work cut out!
Always thrilling! Plus I really like the leading characters. I just bought the complete set -- Now I have my work cut out!
June 13, 2021
Great books!
I thought I had read all of Jack Reacher books but I had not read these and I so enjoyed them!
I thought I had read all of Jack Reacher books but I had not read these and I so enjoyed them!
August 4, 2021
Non-Stop Action
Outstanding action thriller with non-stop action from the first page to the last page. In these three books, friends/allies of Reacher are core to the stories.
Outstanding action thriller with non-stop action from the first page to the last page. In these three books, friends/allies of Reacher are core to the stories.
October 8, 2021
Blood and guts
Three very good tales of suspense and intrigue riddled with blood and guts. Certainly worth reading.and did I mention the Gore.
Three very good tales of suspense and intrigue riddled with blood and guts. Certainly worth reading.and did I mention the Gore.
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March 2, 2022Where is Jack Reacher
Complete swizz. Relying on the Reacher name but not actually a Reacher story. Feel conned. Shame on the author and Lee Child
Complete swizz. Relying on the Reacher name but not actually a Reacher story. Feel conned. Shame on the author and Lee Child
August 15, 2022
Could not find a storyline much less follow it! Gave up on
September 12, 2022
Reaching for Reacher!
Not the big guy, but comes close to walking in his shoes. I see why Lee gave his go ahead for this series. Give it a try, you’re going to like it for sure!
Not the big guy, but comes close to walking in his shoes. I see why Lee gave his go ahead for this series. Give it a try, you’re going to like it for sure!
November 15, 2022
These books were ok if you knew the Reacher back story but I am not so sure they would be as entertaining if you came to them cold. No we’re near as good as the original.
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June 17, 2024Catches my interest from the first paragraph. Hard to put down while reading the mysteries. And I’m not disciplined. Reading is ,y passion. And Jack Reachers stories are my fav.
January 23, 2025
Good book
A hard book to put down. Keeps having you turn pages even if you're sleepy. A great series. Must read
A hard book to put down. Keeps having you turn pages even if you're sleepy. A great series. Must read
February 16, 2025
Why I rated this book as I did.
It was a little far fetched. Jack Reacher was not really in the story. I would like to read more stories with him as the main character.
It was a little far fetched. Jack Reacher was not really in the story. I would like to read more stories with him as the main character.
November 17, 2019
Fun. Find the plot line and you know the whole series.
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