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Better Off Dead

(Jack Reacher 26)
By Lee Child and Andrew Child
Series: Jack Reacher
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In Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child, ex-military cop Jack Reacher finds himself in a desolate town when he encounters a woman searching for her missing twin brother. As Reacher gets involved, he unearths a deeper, sinister plot that tests his wits and skills. The story is filled with suspense and action, rooted in Reacher's own code of justice.
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Better Off Dead

Reacher never backs down from a problem.

And he's about to find a big one, on a deserted Arizona road, where a Jeep has crashed into the only tree for miles around. Under the merciless desert sun, nothing is as it seems.

Minutes later Reacher is heading into the nearby border town, a backwater that has seen better days.

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Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child showcases Jack Reacher in a new, intense adventure that fans of high-octane thrillers won't want to miss. Reacher is traversing a desolate Arizona road when he stumbles upon an eerily abandoned Jeep, the only vehicle for miles, ominously crashed into a solitary tree. Under the unforgiving desert sun, the scene is shrouded in mystery. Moments later, Reacher heads into a nearby border town, a place scarred by decline and secrecy.

In this dilapidated town, Reacher meets Michaela Fenton, a resilient army veteran turned FBI agent. Michaela is on a desperate search for her twin brother, who may have entangled himself with a dangerous and clandestine network. Effectively, Reacher's path is paved with peril as he decides to assist Michaela in her quest.

The closer he gets to the truth, the more perilous the journey becomes. Their adversary, a formidable leader named Dendoncker, controls the town with a tight fist and an iron will. To confront this mystery man, Reacher will need to surmount impossible odds, blending tactics and brute force in his inimitable style.

As Reacher delves deeper, the sinister traps set by Dendoncker’s underlings reveal how fiercely they guard their secrets, even at the cost of their lives. Yet, one thing is certain: if Jack Reacher is on your trail, you would indeed be better off dead.

While the Jack Reacher novels can be enjoyed independently of one another, Better Off Dead is the 26th instalment in this internationally acclaimed series. Jack Reacher’s latest escapade, number 29, In Too Deep, will also be available for pre-order soon, promising even more riveting thrills. Don't miss out on the continuation of Reacher's legendary saga.

Jack Reacher is today's James Bond, a thriller hero we can't get enough of." - Ken Follett

If you haven't read any Jack Reacher, you have a treat in store . . . a hitchhiker without a phone, a one-man force for good." - The Times

A contemporary version of the knight in shining armour . . . Reacher is a mythic figure." - Literary Review

Jack Reacher is a wonderfully epic hero; tough, taciturn, yet vulnerable... Irresistible." - People

Jack Reacher has long since earned his prominent place in the pantheon of cool, smart-talking American heroes." - New York Times

Lee Child & Andrew Child, Number 1 Sunday Times bestsellers, April 2024

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Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child has been praised as classic Reacher with a great story, described as thoroughly entertaining and revitalising the character. It brings back Reacher's brutal certainties, making it a compelling read likened to the appeal of James Bond.

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ISBN: 9780552177528

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 307g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Lee Child (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. Andrew Child (Author) Andrew Child is the author of nine thrillers written under the name Andrew Grant. He is the younger brother of Lee Child. Born in Birmingham, he lives in Wyoming with his wife, the novelist Tasha Alexander.

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