The Enemy

The 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