#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Never go back—but Jack Reacher does, and the past finally catches up with him. . . . Never Go Back is a novel of action-charged suspense starring “one of the best thriller characters at work today” (Newsweek). Former military cop Jack Reacher makes it all the way from snowbound South Dakota to his destination in northeastern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.: the … northeastern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.: the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. The old stone building is the closest thing to a home he ever had.
Reacher is there to meet—in person—the new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner, so far just a warm, intriguing voice on the phone.
But it isn’t Turner behind the CO’s desk. And Reacher is hit with two pieces of shocking news, one with serious criminal consequences, and one too personal to even think about.
When threatened, you can run or fight.
Reacher fights, aiming to find Turner and clear his name, barely a step ahead of the army, and the FBI, and the D.C. Metro police, and four unidentified thugs.
Combining an intricate puzzle of a plot and an exciting chase for truth and justice, Lee Child puts Reacher through his paces—and makes him question who he is, what he’s done, and the very future of his untethered life on the open road.
Don’t miss Lee Child’s short story “High Heat” in the back of the book.
Praise for Never Go Back
“A breathless cross-country spree . . . some of the best, wiliest writing [Lee] Child has ever done . . . Child’s bodacious action hero, Jack Reacher, has already tramped through 17 novels and three e-book singles. But his latest, Never Go Back, may be the best desert island reading in the series. It’s exceptionally well plotted. And full of wild surprises. And wise about Reacher’s peculiar nature. And positively Bunyanesque in its admiring contributions to Reacher lore.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times
“Welcome to the relentless world of Jack Reacher and his impressive tendency to be in the wrong place at the right time. . . . Child has created an iconic character that other thriller writers try to emulate but don’t come close to matching. He has a talent for taking material that in the hands of other authors would be stale and making it seem fresh. . . . Tight and compelling . . . Never Go Back is one of Child’s best novels.”—Associated Press
“An adrenaline-charged, action-packed thriller . . . impossible to put down.”—Lansing State Journal
“The dialogue has never been sharper. . . . The pages turn themselves.”—San Antonio Express-News
“For the pure pleasure of uncomplicated, nonstop action, no one touches Reacher.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Brilliant . . . Child never, ever slips. He keeps the action cranking better than anyone, but, best of all, he keeps us guessing about Reacher.”—Booklist (starred review)
“One of the best in the series.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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You can never go wrong with a Reacher book
As usual, a good Reacher book.
Gosh I love Lee Child. His ability to tell a gritty story without the need for vulgarity is amazing.
As an avid reader of “Jack Reacher” novels, I give Lee Childs kudos for this one. Though the title indicates that Reacher should “Never Go Back” he does. Straight back to Washington D.C. and to the 110th. Why? Why does Reacher go back? Could it be a request or simply to meet a woman.
Whatever the reason, as always, reacher find a way to get ibis self involved in a situation he would have never anticipated.
Though it looks like he’s in over his head (and rank), he breaks out of jail and takes the beautiful woman with him. You see, she’s also been placed in the same jail.
And, so the plot begins. And continues quite satisfactorily. You avid Jack Reacher readers know, you can’t keep (or get for that matter) a good man down!
I read every Jack Reacher novel that is written. Great characters. Great story lines. Great writing!
Couldn’t put it down
Great story lines. Teacher is such a compelling character. You can help but root for him!
Great Lee Child book
I liked Jack he was a solid type of guy see’s a wrong and will right it in his way even if the law says there’s nothing they can do about it ,Well Jack. that’s his que to take matters in his hands that’s when the ride begins so strap in.
Reacher rules!
An excellent Jack Reacher novel.
Another Reacher story that you can’t put down
Like all Jack reacher books engaging. Fast reading
I Always like the Jack Reacher books. Interesting & action packed.
One of his best!
I have read all of the Jack Reacher books. One of my favorites
Love Jack Reacher
Typical action packed story and better to read than watch the movie.
Thoroughly but ending comes up too fast.
Lee Childs is always a good read. Better than the last book.
I love Jack Reacher! I love all the books written by Lee Child. If you haven’t read this author you need to start today!