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Night School
A Jack Reacher Novel
Series: Jack Reacher
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Night School
Includes an excerpt from the author's The midnight line.
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Night School by Lee Child is a thrilling journey back to the mid-1990s, immersing readers in the tense world of international espionage and military intrigue. Within the disorienting realms of military operations and covert intelligence, Jack Reacher, a renowned character for his unique style and sharp intellect, finds himself back in familiar territory—or so he thinks.
Set against the backdrop of 1996, Reacher wears his military badge of honour during the day, but by night, he is drawn into a shadowy labyrinth of unsaid motives and heightened stakes. This time, his journey starts when the U.S. Army sends him to a mysterious 'night school'. Here, he finds himself alongside a meticulous FBI agent and a cunning CIA analyst, both accomplished in their own right, raising the question of their purpose at this peculiar assembly.
The plot thickens with the alarming discovery of a Jihadist sleeper cell in Hamburg, Germany. The unexpected arrival of a Saudi courier, seeking refuge and awaiting a clandestine meeting, sets off a cascade of events that threaten to destabilise the world order. The couriers' whispered words, “The American wants a hundred million dollars,” spark a high-octane quest, rife with danger and uncertainty.
To unravel this profound mystery, Reacher enlists the unparalleled skills of Sergeant Frances Neagley, known for her efficiency and dedication. Together, they embark on a globe-trotting mission, from the strategic centre in Langley to the streets of Hamburg, through the treacherous terrains of Jalalabad to the historic city of Kiev. Their journey is a relentless pursuit against time, peppered with betrayals, deceptive identities, and formidable foes, with the looming threat of a devastating act of terrorism if they fail.
As readers follow Reacher through this charged narrative filled with unexpected turns and gripping suspense, Lee Child delivers yet another masterpiece that exemplifies his prowess in the crime thriller genre. Night School stands as a testament to Child's ability to craft compelling stories that resonate with their real-world parallels, while maintaining an exhilarating fictional edge.
Praise for Night School
"The prose is crisp and clean, and the fighting is realistic... this latest installment has all the classic ingredients: a great setting (Hamburg), a good villain, and a mystery that draws you in efficiently, escalates unpredictably, and has a satisfying resolution." —The New Yorker
"Another timely tour de force... The taut thriller is textbook [Lee] Child: fast-paced and topical with a 'ripped from the headlines' feel." —Minneapolis Star-Tribune
"As gripping as ever." —The Florida Times-Union
Praise for #1 bestselling author Lee Child and his Jack Reacher series
"Reacher [is] one of this century’s most original, tantalizing pop-fiction heroes." —The Washington Post
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Night School by Lee Child is praised for its crisp and clean prose, featuring realistic fight scenes and a strong setting in Hamburg. The thriller is noted for its engaging mystery that unfolds unpredictably and resolves satisfyingly. It's described as fast-paced, topical, and gripping, embodying the addictive nature of the Jack Reacher series.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780804178822
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 May 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Dell Publishing Co Inc.,U.S.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 107.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 261g
Pages: 496
About the Author
Lee Child is the author of twenty New York Times bestselling Jack Reacher thrillers, eleven of which have reached the #1 position. All have been optioned for major motion pictures—including Jack Reacher (based on One Shot) and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. 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.
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