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The Hard Way

(Jack Reacher 10)
Series: Jack Reacher
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In The Hard Way by Lee Child, former military police officer Jack Reacher is drawn into a complex and dangerous situation involving kidnappings and assassins. Hired to solve the mystery, he uncovers layers of deception and treachery, requiring all his skills and instincts to unravel the truth and deliver justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you love intense thrillers with a strong, relentless hero. It's filled with action, suspense, and unexpected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of gripping crime stories and fast-paced adventure!

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The Hard Way

Jack Reacher is alone, the way he likes it. He watches a man cross a New York street and drive away in a Mercedes. The car contains $1 million of ransom money. Reacher's job is to make sure it all turns out right - money paid, family safely returned. But Reacher is in the middle of a nasty little war where nothing is simple.

Reacher comes to the UK! Dangerous, sexy and invincible.

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In The Hard Way, author Lee Child delivers another electrifying thriller featuring the indomitable Jack Reacher. This time, Reacher finds himself plunged into a dangerous game of cat and mouse that takes him from the bustling streets of New York City to the quiet, rolling landscapes of the English countryside. The enigma begins when Reacher witnesses a man nonchalantly crossing a New York street to drive away in a Mercedes, unaware that the vehicle contains $1 million in ransom money. Full of intrigue and suspense, it's Reacher's job to ensure the money is paid and that an innocent family is safely returned. However, as he delves deeper, he realises nothing is as it seems.

Reacher's instincts tell him he's caught in a complex web of deceit and treachery. What starts as a straightforward ransom job quickly escalates into a perilous struggle for survival where no one can be trusted. His quest for truth and justice leads him three thousand miles across the Atlantic to the picturesque but equally perilous English countryside. Here, Reacher discovers a connection between the kidnapping and a merciless private military company. With his usual combination of cunning, brute force, and relentless determination, Reacher must navigate this ruthless world to untangle the mystery and save lives, including his own.

Renowned for his acute strategic mind and unparalleled combat skills, Jack Reacher is both menacing and magnetic—dangerous, sexy, and seemingly invincible. The Hard Way is the 10th instalment in Lee Child's gripping Jack Reacher series, a testament to why readers across the globe can't get enough of Reacher's exploits. Each book stands alone in terms of plot, making them accessible in any order, but once you start, you'll need to explore them all.

Fans eagerly following Reacher’s escapades will be thrilled to know that this edge-of-your-seat adventure is followed by even more thrilling surprises. Don't miss the latest instalment, No Plan B, the 27th book in the series, OUT NOW.

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The Hard Way by Lee Child features Reacher, known for his mythical status, showing his human side. The storytelling is lean, laconic, and full of tension. Reacher remains as invincible and irresistible as ever, with Child's writing being both trim and descriptive. Child has mastered the art of misdirection, creating fresh and airtight plots, making him one of the finest practitioners in the genre. The book is another cracking, teeth-chattering thriller.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857500137

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: 32.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 528

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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, most recently 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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