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The Affair
(Jack Reacher 16)
Series: Jack Reacher
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'There's only one Jack Reacher. And if he doesn't, will the army be able to live with him?
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Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, The Affair is 16th in the series.
And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.26, Better off Dead!
From the number one bestseller- the coolest, sexiest, punch-packing Reacher thriller yet.
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From the world's number one bestseller comes The Affair, a gripping Reacher thriller that marked a pivotal moment in Jack Reacher's storied career.
It is March 1997, and a brutal crime has taken place in a small Mississippi town: a woman has her throat cut behind a bar. The town is located near a large army base, raising immediate questions—could the perpetrator be a local, or is a soldier responsible? This chillingly realistic setting sets the stage for one of Jack Reacher’s most personal investigations yet.
Jack Reacher, who is still a Major in the military police at this point, is sent undercover to dig into the case. The plot thickens when Reacher meets the county sheriff, a former U.S. Marine and an extraordinarily beautiful woman. Her investigation seems to be hitting dead ends—is the Pentagon obstructing her efforts, or does she have her own reasons for delaying the outcome?
Set just six months before the events of Killing Floor, the first book in the Jack Reacher series, The Affair highlights a decisive turn in Reacher's life. With the army applying pressure, Reacher is faced with an ethical dilemma: should he follow orders, or follow his conscience? The choices he makes could change his life forever, and pose the question that has echoed throughout his career: if he does what the army wants, can he live with himself? And if he doesn't, will the army let him live at all?
Though the Jack Reacher novels can be enjoyed in any sequence, The Affair is the 16th book in the series, providing rich backstory and added depth to Reacher’s character.
And don't miss Jack Reacher's latest adventure, No Plan B, the 27th book in the series, available now!
'There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.' – Mick Herron
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Reviews praise The Affair by Lee Child as a thrilling masterpiece that delves into Jack Reacher's origins. Critics highlight the book's stealthy humour, Reacher's cool and smart persona, and the engaging storyline filled with action and fan-pleasing moments. It’s regarded as possibly Child's best work, showcasing his ability to blend intense action with thoughtful character development.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780553825503
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 August 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 373g
Pages: 544
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 are published in over one hundred territories. He is the recipient of many prizes, most recently the CWA's Diamond Dagger for a writer of an outstanding body of crime fiction. Jack Reacher, the first Jack Reacher movie starring Tom Cruise, was based on the novel One Shot, and the second is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.
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