by Lee Child
Part of Jack Reacher, book 28
First published 2023
Jack Reacher gets assigned to represent the Army on an inter-agency task force in 1992. The Secretary of Defense wants answers about eight deaths scattered across America. All victims were respectable citizens. All deaths appeared accidental and unrelated until one victim fell from a hospital window and triggered federal attention. Reacher must find the connection between these people and identify their killer. His new partners have hidden agendas that complicate the investigation. Meanwhile, dangerous enemies begin targeting Reacher himself as he gets closer to the truth. Reacher excels as a soldier but struggles with the political maneuvering required to keep secrets buried. He faces a choice between following official protocols or handling justice his own way. The case forces him to navigate treacherous waters where the most lethal threats may come from unexpected sources.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: America
Period: 1992
400 pages · Kindle Edition · Delacorte Press