If you're already a fan of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, you don't need to know more about book 18, NEVER GO BACK, except it's out, it's top notch, and what are you waiting for? If you've never dipped into the series, though, here's a quick summary: Jack Reacher is a former MP (military police) from the 110th MP unit, and in the most recent books of the series --
61 Hours, Worth Dying For, and
A Wanted Man -- he's been doing his best to get back to his former HQ in northeastern Virginia, out of curiosity: A woman officer there, reached by phone, has been his ally as he tries to stick up for underdogs, take a stand against brutality, and do so with his own curious blend of math, history, precision fighting moves, and fast car chases.
Yes, a Jack Reacher thriller is "testosterone candy" -- but it's also spiked with moments of warm connection and a liking for what makes humans worthwhile. Last details on NEVER GO BACK: Yes, Jack meets her, yes, she was worth the trip, and yes, it's a page turner. It was exactly the antidote I needed to a week of overwork. Here's hoping you feel the same.
Author website here, but it won't tell you a lot more:
http://www.leechild.com/books/never-go-back -- it's a good adventure with a clean, just ending.
2 comments:
I count myself rather lucky to have been introduced to Reacher via an interview with Elaine Charles host of the Book report radio show. Until then I was only ensconced in Gabriel Allon and Cotton Malone. Reacher seems much more minimalist than the other protaganists. Hands up for 'testosterone candy'.
Hands up, indeed!
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