The Secret
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The Secret
The Secret
Set in the gritty backdrop of Chicago in 1992, the story ignites with a mysterious incident in a hospital. A patient wakes to find two enigmatic strangers at his bedside. They present him with a perplexing list of names and pose a simple yet unfathomable question. Moments later, he tragically falls to his death from the twelfth floor, a plunge that attracts unexpected attention.
This disturbing event catches the eye of the Secretary of Defense, who promptly forms a specialised inter-agency task force to delve into the matter. Enter Jack Reacher, who has just been demoted from his Major rank. Now acting as the Army's representative, Reacher faces an immense challenge: uncovering the truth behind the death. Success would be a significant triumph; failure would render him a scapegoat.
Reacher’s investigative prowess is unparalleled, yet it’s his grit and determination that truly drive him. Office politics and bureaucratic red tape do not deter him; he is focused solely on bringing justice. As he hurtles through the maze of clues and false leads, Reacher must also contend with his new partners and their own agendas.
As he digs deeper, Reacher unearths a chilling secret that has been buried for 23 years. The narrative weaves through intricate plotlines and flashbacks, revealing layers of deceit and danger. Will Reacher resolve the mystery by abiding by the rules, or will he revert to his unorthodox methods to take down the perpetrators?
In The Secret, Lee Child and Andrew Child deliver a masterpiece of suspense, combining expertly crafted dialogue with relentless action. The result is a captivating read that showcases Jack Reacher at his finest—astute, resilient, and ever so relentless in his quest for justice.
Series: Jack Reacher
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780552177566
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 March 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 287g
Pages: 416
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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