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Persuader
(Jack Reacher 7)
Series: Jack Reacher
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Has Reacher lost his sense of right and wrong?
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Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Persuader is seventh in the series.
And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.26, Better off Dead!
Jack's back - in his most explosive adventure yet.
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Jack Reacher is back, and this time he's caught in the heart of an explosive and perilous mission in Persuader. In Lee Child's electrifying seventh instalment of the thrilling Jack Reacher series, our lone wolf hero takes on a sinister and shadowy underworld to right grievous wrongs and face the demons of his own past.
Reacher lives by a strict code: never forgive, never forget. He embodies the spirit of a drifter, unfettered by roots or commitments, driven solely by his burning desire to deliver justice and redeem his tormented past. But this time, he's up against an adversary who understands every one of his moves.
Witnessing a ruthless kidnapping attempt, Reacher intervenes with his characteristic directness. The situation spirals out of control when a cop is killed, leaving Reacher to grapple with a gut-wrenching moral question: has he finally lost his clear-cut sense of right and wrong?
Throughout Persuader, Lee Child takes readers on a relentless roller-coaster ride of action, suspense, and intrigue, culminating in a breathtaking narrative that exemplifies Reacher’s unparalleled determination and raw tenacity.
The Daily Mail praises the story as "Ballsy, dynamic and not for the faint-hearted," capturing the essence of Reacher's audacious journey. This novel showcases Reacher's unique ethos: never apologize, never explain.
While each Jack Reacher novel can be enjoyed independently, Persuader claims its place as the seventh novel in this gripping series. For long-time fans and new readers alike, this book promises an unforgettable adventure.
Don't miss Reacher's latest escapade in the series' twenty-eighth instalment, The Secret, now available for those eager for more high-octane action and complex character portrayal.
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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?
Reviewers praise Persuader as a dynamic and intense thriller that is not for the faint-hearted. Its blend of dialogue, atmosphere, action, and plot grips readers from the first page, further cementing Lee Child's reputation. Reacher is noted to be in top form, with the book described as scrupulously structured and thrilling.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780857500106
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 January 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 378g
Pages: 560
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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