See the complete jack reacher series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Jack reacher is the lead character and the protagonist in the series of books by british author jim grant who writes under the pseudonym of lee child. Im a big fan of david baldacci, and i absolutely love his amos decker. The reacher novels are written either in the firstperson or thirdperson. Jack reacher is a fictional protagonist of a series of novels, novellas and short stories by british author jim grant under the pen name lee child. Ever wondered what early experiences shaped shelve second son.
Accompanied by a female officer, lieutenant summer, reacher travels to her house in virginia. Featuring jack reacher, hero of the new blockbuster movie starring tom cruise, in his younger days as a military policeman in the us army. Reacher is a humble badass the likes of which ive never seen in books. Ask anyone about the hottest series books around, and youll hear the name jack reacher. Child is the author behind the beloved jack reacher novels. What is the best jack reacher book by lee child for those new. The are centred around the character of jack reacher, a former major in the united states army military police corps, who retired at the age of 36 to lead a more nomadic existence travelling the united states of america.
Dr i thought it was a middling good, tom cruise action flick, which i would have rated about three stars out of five. I have just gotten into the jack reacher books because my husband was reading them with another female so i needed to check the content out very entertaining saw the movie last night and although tom cruise is a wonderful actor he is not jack very disappointed in the portrayal lee child would make a great reacher himself. The bestselling novel featuring the wonderfully epic heropeople who inspired the hit films jack. Lee child books in order on march 17, 1997, lee child published his first novel killing floor which would go on to win awards for best first novel. Jack reacher books included in this wiki include the the affair, without fail, bad luck and trouble, one shot, the hard way, gone tomorrow, the enemy, worth dying for, 61 hours, and killing floor. Information on bestselling writer lee childs novels, tour schedule and more. Jack reacher investigates and comes to the conclusion that the woman kramer was with stole his briefcase. Brit lee child has done brilliantly imaginative things to come in with such an iconic all american hero. If you want to join in on jack reachers adventure, browse jack reacher books by using our convenient sorting options to view books in published order, most popular books, and more. Devout followers of lee childs novels had trouble accepting tom cruise as the strapping, vikingesque eponymous protagonist, but to reject tommy boy too early is a big mistake. After four years at west point 1979 to 1983 reacher achieved the ranks of 2nd lieutenant, 1st lieutenant. I think they can be enjoyed in any order, but if you plan on reading them all i would go from the first one. Many individuals may be familiar with the tom cruise one shot movie featuring the character of jack reacher. A jack reacher novel paperback may 9 2017 by lee child author 4.
Malcolm gladwell on lee childs jack reacher series. In 2012, the series made its film debut with the movie jack reacher, starring tom cruise. The jack reacher series in order lee child fictiondb. The lawless pleasures of lee childs jack reacher novels. See the full list of jack reacher books and let me know what your favourite jack reacher books were below in the comments. Each book in the series is a selfcontained story, and the plot of each book relies very little on. We have a bibliography of his written material so you can check off what youve read see books or. Jack reacher books are a exciting read, jack reacher books are unique, if you need to read a great book and dont want to be disappointed, then read a jack reacher book. It is an adaptation of lee childs 2005 novel one shot.
How many of these brilliant novels have you picked up already. Welcome to the website of lee child, the creator of jack reacher. Jack reacher chronological order series by lee child. A great character jack reacher, a former major in the united states army military police corpsfor, has made his first appearance in this book. This was also the first book to feature jack reacher and set him on the road to becoming a new york times bestselling author. Dec 19, 2015 lee child is the author behind jack reacher, americas favorite tough guy. Reacher, ranked santa clara county library bibliocommons. Transworld has partnered with the sun to host the first jack reacher week, promoting books featuring the character by lee child the partnership will see coverage in. Bestselling author lee child gets quizzed on worst. In the new jack reacher book, blue moon, reacher comes to the aid of an elderly couple.
The complete series list for a jack reacher novel lee child. Why i love lee childs jack reacher novels books the guardian. Jack reacher is a drifter and exmilitary policeman. Hardboiled and witty, lee childs character is one of the funniest good guys to follow. Not the order of release, but the reacher books and stories chronologically, from his youth to his adulthood. Jack reacher, one of the biggest names in the thriller genre, was last seen in childs make. Written and directed by christopher mcquarrie, the film stars tom cruise as jack reacher. Feb 25, 2018 jack reacher books included in this wiki include the the affair, without fail, bad luck and trouble, one shot, the hard way, gone tomorrow, the enemy, worth dying for, 61 hours, and killing floor. Lee child is the author behind jack reacher, americas favorite tough guy. The affair would be the next book to read, as it covers the end of reachers military career, and leads into killing floor. The best jack reacher books combine tons of action with a solid mystery and a thrilling storyline. Reacher, a former major in the us army, drifts across the united states to investigate crimes and battle in dangerous situations. If youre a fan of actionpacked thrillers, youve probably heard of the jack reacher series by lee child.
Lee child has been publishing a new addition to the jack reacher series annually ever since the series started with killing floor in 1997. A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims. This is my first jack reacher book as i decided to read them in chronological order rather than in publishing order. For nearly 20 books, the former military cop turned drifter has woven himself into the american literary fabric. Jun 14, 2019 list rules every book in lee childs jack reacher series, including both novels and novellas. Stephen king has called jack reacher the coolest character and the public agrees. Jul 03, 2015 transworld has partnered with the sun to host the first jack reacher week, promoting books featuring the character by lee child the partnership will see coverage in the sun newspaper and online. Child has written a whopping 20 books in the jack reacher universe and multiple short stories as well. Worth dying for 2010 the sequel to 61 hours this is jack reacher at his best. Best jack reacher novel page 1 books and literature. Below is a list of the jack reacher novels in order of when they were first released. I thought i read jack reacher books fast but this one i finished in about 61 minutes. The short stories have second son reacher is and high heat reacher is 16.
Blog posted on wednesday, may 08 the 50 best suspense books of all time whether you need a beach read, an airplane read, or just something to peruse before bed if you dare, theres one category you can always count on. The plot setup is excellent, and this is among the upper echelon of jack reacher novels. Featuring selections from all seventeen electrifying jack reacher novels and an introduction from lee child himself, this oneofakind book compiles timeless advice from maverick former army cop jack reacher, the hero of lee childs blockbuster thrillers and now. I still cant quite work out why they cast tom cruise to play reacher in the film though. If you want to join in on jack reacher s adventure, browse jack reacher books by using our convenient sorting options to view books in published order, most popular books, and more. Ive just started reading the jack reacher books and am on the 6th now without fail which is superb. While many cite the killing floor as his best work and its definitely one of the better ones, its clear that lee child took some special care with man hunter jack reacher and his moral competence and ethical decisions in. It has topped the national chart, knocking the crime authors 24th jack reacher title, blue moon, into third place.
On his latest travel to nowhere, reacher, the peripatetic badassguardian angel, steps off a bus at a rest stop and, while stretching his legs, glimpses a ring belonging to a. Sep 09, 2015 malcolm gladwell on lee childs jack reacher series. That said, i have two big, big issues with it, which knock my rating down to one star. Apr 01, 2014 featuring jack reacher, hero of the new blockbuster movie starring tom cruise, in his younger days as a military policeman in the us army. List rules every book in lee childs jack reacher series, including both novels and novellas. I just couldnt put it down, with that countdown pushing you in. They are absolutely stand alones though so if you want to read the best of them, thats a tough one, but i would say either, one shot, bad. He has iceblue eyes, dirty blond hair and very little body fat.
Jack reachers rules is the ultimate fans guide to the world of reacher. In chronological order, the enemy would be the first book to read, as it takes place while reacher is still in the military followed by night school. Jack reacher is a fictional character and the protagonist of a series of crime thriller novels by british author lee child. Rosamund pike was cast as the female lead and the remaining cast was david oyelowo, richard jenkins, jai courtney, and robert duvall. After leaving the us army as a major in its military police at age 36, reacher roams the united states taking odd jobs and investigating suspicious and frequently dangerous situations. With tom cruise, rosamund pike, richard jenkins, werner herzog. My only disappointment is that theyre using little tom criuse in movies for the 64 240 pound jack reacher in the books. The 50 best suspense books of all time reedsy discovery. The jack reacher series is a series of novels written by the british author lee child. Put him in a small town, spread it across a short time period, and put him up against a bunch of guys who he gets to beat the crap out of.
Not only in terms of quality, but in frequency of publication. Jack reacher is a fictional character and the protagonist of a series of crime thriller novels by. Lee child is the bestselling author of the jack reacher books, a series about jack reacher, a former major in the u. Now that author lee child is retiring, this has come as a huge shock in the writing world but one that can be looked on with fond memories and a great writing legacy that.
There are 24 books in lee childs highly successful jack reacher series, with another heading our way this autumn plus one short story collection. While many cite the killing floor as his best work and its definitely one of the better ones, its clear that lee child took some special care with man hunter jack reacher and his moral competence and ethical decisions in book 10 of the jack reacher series. To date, child has published over 24 jack reacher books in the series. Here youll find information on the reacher novels and short stories, nonreacher short stories, two international movies. And after 20 novels and one tom cruise movie, child knows a thing or two about bestsellers.
Lee child has now written twenty jack reacher novels. British author lee child has been penning the novels since the mid90s, and shows no signs of slowing down. A glimpse of a west point class ring in a pawn shop window sends jack reacher on his latest adventure in the 22nd entry in childs no middle name, 2017, etc. Leon garber, orders him to deliver news of the generals death to his wife. A former major in the united states army military police corps, reacher roams the united states taking odd jobs and investigating suspicious and frequently dangerous situations. The 10 best jack reacher books, according to goodreads. In each, reacher kills roughly a dozen peoplewhich means, if you do the math. Jack reacher is one of the more consistent series out there. Lee child signs new fourbook deal with delacorte press. In the first thriller were introduced to jack reacher, a dangerous and unattainable lone ranger who used to be in the military. What might give fans of the series pause is picking just one favorite after all, there are 21 books to date. In honor of lee childs 21th jack reacher book and 2nd movie, heres one fans completely biased ranking of every title, from best to worst. We take a look at lee childs phenomenal jack reacher books in order.
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