The Enemy
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The Enemy
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The Enemy
The soldier turns out to be a two-star general.
The situation is bad enough, then Reacher finds the body of the general's wife.
This stomach-churning thriller turns back the clock to a younger Reacher, in dogtags.
Takes cult hero Jack Reacher back in time, to his younger days as a Military Policeman in the US Army.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThe Enemy by Lee Child transports readers back in time to the early career of the iconic Jack Reacher, when he was a Military Policeman in the US Army. This eighth instalment in the Jack Reacher series delves into the past to explore the roots of Reacher's indomitable character and unyielding sense of justice.
North Carolina, New Year's Day, 1990. As the clock strikes midnight, a soldier is found dead in a run-down motel. The case is immediately thrust into turmoil when the deceased is identified as a two-star general. Tasked with handling the situation on duty is none other than Jack Reacher. Despite the dire circumstances, the situation escalates when the body of the general's wife is discovered, raising far more questions than answers.
In this riveting and stomach-churning thriller, Reacher must navigate through layers of military hierarchy, buried secrets, and a web of deceit. Proving his investigative mettle, a younger Reacher—dogtags and all—stands firm in his commitment to the service and discipline, even if in his own, uniquely pragmatic style.
The gripping nature of Lee Child’s writing is captured perfectly in The Enemy, which reveals a protagonist still moulded by the disciplined life of a soldier, yet already displaying the relentless tenacity that fans of the series have come to admire. Child’s storytelling prowess ensures that this novel is impossible to put down, offering a blend of suspense, action, and complex character development.
‘The thing about Lee Child's books is that you can't put the damn things down. . .there's something about his writing that's addictive. The Enemy is no exception. . .Superb.’ – Independent on Sunday
‘There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.’ – Mick Herron
Series: Jack Reacher
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Packed with suspense and addictive writing, The Enemy is praised for its complex and classy crime narrative. Fans of Lee Child appreciate this prequel for its insight into Jack Reacher's origins, with some considering it the best Reacher book to date. Perfectly suited for both new readers and long-time fans, it is unforgettable and hard to put down.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780857500113
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: 34.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 388g
Pages: 576
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 including 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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