Safe Enough
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Safe Enough
From the world-renowned thriller writer Lee Child, Safe Enough is a compelling collection, presenting twenty standalone short stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. For the first time, readers can explore these meticulously crafted tales, each one brimming with suspense, dark wit, and the unexpected twists that are a hallmark of Child's storytelling prowess. The collection also features an insightful introduction from the author himself, providing a unique glimpse into his creative process.
Within these pages lies an unforgettable cast of characters and scenarios, ranging from hardened assassins and crafty CIA agents to tenacious rookies and weary bodyguards. Dive into the moral quandaries and fierce confrontations that define these protagonists, each story painting an intimate portrait of humanity at its best and worst.
Meet a drug-dealing hitman seeking solace through confession, or an overlooked rookie cop relegated to the file room who reveals hidden talents. Delve into the psyche of a ruthless killer who justifies his actions with his own twisted sense of justice, or follow a methodical bodyguard whose career path shifts irrevocably when he meets his match. Safe Enough also includes a meticulously planned military mission that encapsulates the precision and danger inherent in Child's writing.
Each of these stories is a self-contained adventure, showcasing Lee Child's talent for economical prose and the unpredictable. Fans of Jack Reacher will recognize the sharp, concise style that transforms ordinary situations into extraordinary showcases of tension and human resilience.
This remarkable collection includes the following stories:
* The Bodyguard
* The Greatest Trick of All
* Ten Keys
* Safe Enough
* Natural in Every Way
* The .50 Solution
* Public Transportation
* Me and Mr Rafferty
* Section 7 (a) (Operational)
* Addicted to Sweetness
* The Bone-Headed League
* I Heard a Romantic Story
* My First Drug Trial
* Wet with Rain
* The Truth About What Happened
* Pierre, Lucien & Me
* New Blank Document
* Shorty and the Briefcase
* Dying for a Cigarette
* The Snake-Eater by the Numbers
Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to Lee Child’s work, Safe Enough delivers twenty intense and engrossing narratives that underscore why he remains the world's premier thriller writer.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780857506801
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 August 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 411g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Lee Child is one of the world's leading thriller writers. He was born in Coventry, raised in Birmingham, and now lives in New York. It is said one of his novels featuring his hero Jack Reacher is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds. His books consistently achieve the number-one slot on bestseller lists around the world and have sold over one hundred million copies. Lee is the recipient of many awards including Author of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards. He was appointed CBE in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours.
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