Better Off Dead

Name: Better Off Dead
Brand: Random House USA Inc
SKU: 9781984818539
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A Jack Reacher Novel

By Lee Child and Andrew Child

Series: Jack Reacher

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( 58,728 ratings, 3,791 reviews)

Summary

Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child is a gripping crime thriller. Jack Reacher finds himself in a small town on the Arizona border, where he encounters a woman named Michaela Fenton, a former military analyst on a personal mission. As Reacher becomes entangled in her quest to find her missing brother, they face dangerous adversaries who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy high-stakes action and suspenseful crime thrillers. With its gripping narrative and compelling characters, it offers a fast-paced journey filled with twists and turns, perfect for readers who love a good mystery and a strong, enigmatic protagonist.

Better Off Dead

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Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child is a gripping addition to the Jack Reacher series, ensuring a heart-pounding and suspenseful journey that fans of thrillers will adore. The narrative kicks off with Reacher, a lone wanderer following his whims, finding himself walking under the unrelenting heat of the desert sun as he heads west. His journey takes a sharp turn when he stumbles upon a crashed Jeep, colliding inexplicably with the solitary tree for miles around. Inside, he discovers a woman slumped over the wheel, raising the question: has death claimed her?

This woman is Michaela Fenton, an army veteran turned determined FBI agent, who is on a desperate mission to locate her missing twin brother. Her brother is possibly entangled with a dangerous criminal network controlled by the enigmatic and feared Dendoncker. This shadowy figure maintains an iron grip over a decaying border town, his influence pervading every dark corner. Reacher's unmatched skills in tracking down those who prefer to remain hidden position him as a valuable ally, even as he suspects that Fenton masks her own secrets.

Reacher and Fenton form a tenuous partnership driven by necessity, but the looming threat of Dendoncker demands caution—failure is not an option. Delving deeper into this complex web of danger, Reacher must confront the reality that in a world ruled by fear and silence, the price of failure invariably leaves one better off dead.

Throughout this electrifying novel, Child masterfully delivers a taut plot filled with unexpected twists and relentless action, further cementing Jack Reacher as an iconic figure in modern fiction. Fans of the series and newcomers alike will not want to miss out on this exhilarating read, which continues to showcase Reacher's unique code of justice.

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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 of Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child highlight the well-balanced blend of action and intellectual problem-solving. Critics commend the smart writing and dynamic twists, appreciating how Andrew Child seamlessly carries forward the series' minimalist style. Both new readers and long-time fans of Jack Reacher are likely to enjoy this engaging thriller.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984818539

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Dell Publishing Co Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 106.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Lee Child is the author of twenty-five New York Times bestselling Jack Reacher thrillers, with sixteen having reached the #1 position, and the #1 bestselling complete Jack Reacher story collection, No Middle Name. Foreign rights in the Reacher series have sold in one hundred territories. A native of England and a former television director, Lee Child lives in New York City and Wyoming.

Andrew Child, who also writes as Andrew Grant, is the author of RUN, False Positive, False Friend, False Witness, Invisible, and Too Close to Home. Child and his wife, the novelist Tasha Alexander, live on a wildlife preserve in Wyoming. He is the co-author of the #1 bestselling Jack Reacher novel The Sentinel.