#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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I am not and never have been much of a fiction reader, but after hearing so much discussion from various sources about the Jack Reacher series I read this book. I frond it to be highly entertaining with an excellent plot and well developed characters. I really enjoy the way the author writes, developing the story and characters. I plan to read most if not all of this series. Highly entertaining.
Classic Reacher, always a page-turner
Another enjoyable Jack Reacher book
It was not one of his best and the reader was not impressive
Terrific read by a master!
Jack Reacher novels are always very entertaining and draws you into the story. It is a page-turner.
I haven’t enjoyed all in the Jack Reacher books and have read most of them
Loved this book, but I love everything Lee Child writes!
The series has been good to date
These Reacher stories are too far fetched to be true. Jack could single-handed fight an army. They are light reading and fun so I continue to read. Jack always wins and it is good to have a winner on the side of truth and justice.
I love the Jack Reacher series
Can’t get enough of the Jack Reacher stories. As usual, good story line and interesting characters. Reacher is larger than life but that’s what makes him special.
Jack Reacher never disappoints!
Reacher is a character that I love. I always likethese books. His ability to reason through every situation is fascinating!
A must for every Jack Reacher fan
It’s Jack Reacher.
Very well plotted and written. That counts for a lot.
It’s Jack Reacher short stories! All were great reads.
Teacher saves the day again
I love Lee Child’s books. I’ve read all of them and I even reread them!! This one is no different, it’s a great book as always.