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Everything starts somewhere. For elite military cop Jack Reacher, that somewhere was Carter Crossing, Mississippi, way back in 1997.
A lonely railroad track. A crime scene. A cover-up. A young woman is dead, and solid evidence points to a soldier at a nearby military base. But that soldier has powerful friends in Washington.
Reacher is ordered undercover to find out everything he can and then to vanish. But when he gets to Carter Crossing, Reacher meets local sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux, who has a thirst for justice and an appetite for secrets. Uncertain they can trust each other, they reluctantly join forces. Finding unexpected layers to the case, Reacher works to uncover the truth, while others try to bury it forever. The conspiracy threatens to shatter his faith in his mission—and turn him into a man to be feared.
Don’t miss Lee Child’s short story “Second Son” and a sneak peek of his new novel, A Wanted Man, in the back of the book.
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“A veritable tour de force . . . brilliantly constructed, flawlessly executed and deliciously plotted.”—The Washington Times
“The [Reacher] novel fans have been waiting for.”—USA Today
“One of the best Reacher books yet . . . The tension builds early and continues nonstop.”—The Miami Herald
“Big, exciting . . . The Affair shakes up the status quo.”—The New York Times
“A series that stands in the front rank of modern thrillers.”—The Washington Post
“Jack Reacher is the coolest continuing series character now on offer.”—Stephen King
“Child makes what he does seem simple. If it is, though, it’s strange that nobody has managed it so well.”—Evening Standard
About the Author
Lee Child is the author of sixteen Jack Reacher thrillers, including the New York Times bestsellers Persuader, The Enemy, One Shot, and The Hard Way, and the #1 bestsellers Worth Dying For, 61 Hours, Gone Tomorrow, Bad Luck and Trouble, and Nothing to Lose. His debut, Killing Floor, won both the Anthony and the Barry awards for Best First Mystery, and The Enemy won both the Barry and Nero awards for Best Novel. Foreign rights in the Reacher series have sold in more than forty territories. All titles have been optioned for major motion pictures. A native of England and a former television director, Child lives in New York City, where he is at work on his next thriller.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Kotter
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After a couple of less than exceptional efforts it appears Lee Child had his act together for this one. Written in the first person, a format I prefer for the Reacher novels, it downplays the violence and concentrates more on Reacher's analytical skills. It was a very enjoyable read. I read it beginning to end in one session. Hopefully he will write more about the military adventures of Reacher.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By CGP
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Format:Hardcover
As I say in my review of the Kindle edition, I was sorry to finish this Reacher story. I was thoroughly caught up in it and couldn't decide if Devereux or Riley was the killer, half the time thinking she was, half the time thinking he was. Very dark view of the upper echelons of the military and the Senate, but unfortunately quite credible. It was also good to learn about Reacher's start as a roamer. Very much enjoyed the book. Certainly one of Child's better efforts. The downside is I waited weeks for the book to be available and finished it in a day.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.'" -- Luke 17:10 (NKJV)
I highly recommend this book. It chronicles how Reacher became the fascinating civilian we know from earlier books in the series instead of an MP. A major part of the book's charm is seeing how Reacher handled the upper echelons when he reported to them. It's a new view of the Army that will fascinate you, I'm sure.
I would love it if Lee Child would write dozens more books about Reacher in the Army. That would be terrific!
The book's main weakness is that the plot is a little too transparent and some elements are over exaggerated.
But it's definitely a lot of fun!
I highly recommend this book. It chronicles how Reacher became the fascinating civilian we know from earlier books in the series instead of an MP. A major part of the book's charm is seeing how Reacher handled the upper echelons when he reported to them. It's a new view of the Army that will fascinate you, I'm sure.
I would love it if Lee Child would write dozens more books about Reacher in the Army. That would be terrific!
The book's main weakness is that the plot is a little too transparent and some elements are over exaggerated.
But it's definitely a lot of fun!
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excellent
never a dull moment. loved it. can't wait to read more. don't agree with tom cruise as playing reacher, but oh well
Published 28 days ago by Tracey
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The Affair
Another Jack Reacher book. This is one of the most intriging characters I have ever read. You never know what to expect from these books and I find I can't put it down once I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Linda J. Leclair
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Going back in time, but very similar to recent outings
We go back to the beginning for this one, but this outing is pretty similar to the other offerings we've seen recently. That's basically a good thing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rodge
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A brilliant story
Lee Child comes up with another page turner that keeps the reader in suspense.It had me going even before I could settle down. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Te
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Back in Time
Book 16, in the Jack Reacher series
“The Affair” is effectively a step back in time to 1997, the single most crucial point in Reacher’s life, when he gave up his... Read more
“The Affair” is effectively a step back in time to 1997, the single most crucial point in Reacher’s life, when he gave up his... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Toni Osborne
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A gripping "Who done it?" novel.
The Affair is a mystery novel with it's fair share of action. Reacher is still in the military and this chronicles the last case he took before leaving the army to roam America. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J Roche
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An Excellent Read.. Note - a Spoiler in This Review
I just finished reading "The Affair" which I bought from Amazon and as per usual Lee Child delivered a wonderful Reacher book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by DS
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The Affair Lee Child
Mr Child is one of my favorite authors. I have read every one of his novels and have yet to be disappointed. I already look forward to his next novel.
Published 18 months ago by Andy Krepinski
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never again
i wll never again be able to read a jack reacher novel since i found out that tom cruise is going to be playing him in the movie. how could this happen. Read more
Published 19 months ago by joseph
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Loved it!
Well, all of you Reacher Creatures* - do you have your copy of Lee Child's latest book - The Affair - yet? It releases today! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Luanne Ollivier
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