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Past Tense

(Jack Reacher 23)
Series: Jack Reacher
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Past Tense by Lee Child follows Jack Reacher as he makes a spontaneous detour to the town where his father was born. As Reacher digs into his family's history, two young Canadians find themselves trapped in a nearby motel, leading to a convergence of dangerous events. The story intertwines Reacher's personal quest with a thrilling suspenseful narrative.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced thrillers with suspenseful twists, featuring a strong, resourceful protagonist on a quest to uncover hidden truths. It's perfect for fans of action-packed narratives and well-crafted mysteries.

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Past Tense

JACK REACHER NEVER LOOKS BACK . Accept no substitutes.' - Mick Herron.

The present can be tense .

The most hotly anticipated paperback thriller of the year follows our hero Jack Reacher on a quest into his father's past, and climaxes in the most stomach-clenching, hair-raising, blood-curdling ticking time bomb of an adventure yet.

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There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes. In Lee Child's riveting thriller Past Tense, our hero Jack Reacher's quest into his father's past climaxes in the most stomach-clenching, hair-raising, blood-curdling ticking time bomb of an adventure yet. This gripping tale intertwines two unfolding narratives that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

A young couple, en route to New York City, find themselves stranded at a desolate motel deep in the middle of nowhere. The seemingly benign location soon reveals itself to be a site of unrelenting peril. As they become ensnared in a dangerous game of life and death, their fight for survival grows increasingly desperate.

Simultaneously, Jack Reacher embarks on a different kind of journey, one rooted in his own family history. As he makes his way through the scenic but secluded New England woods, he encounters a signpost leading to a small town where his father was purportedly born. His curiosity piqued, Reacher decides to investigate this piece of his past. However, upon arrival, he is confronted with a startling revelation: according to the townsfolk, no one named Reacher ever lived there. This odd discrepancy kindles a burning question in Reacher's mind—who is lying and why?

The narrative tension escalates as these two seemingly disparate stories converge, revealing higher stakes than Reacher has ever faced. Past and present collide in a whirlwind of deception, danger, and unexpected twists, showcasing why Jack Reacher is a character like no other.

Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Past Tense is the 23rd in the series. And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.29, In Too Deep! Pre-order now and immerse yourself in another spellbinding journey with Jack Reacher.

Jack Reacher never looks back... until now.

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A gripping instalment in the Jack Reacher series, Past Tense is praised for its smart, compelling, and highly addictive storytelling. Lee Child's writing continues to improve with each book, offering fans a thrilling experience reminiscent of James Bond.

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ISBN: 9780857503626

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 323g

Pages: 496

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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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