Library's review
Good but not great entry in the Jack Reacher series. When members of Reacher's former Army MP squad start disappearing, the rest get together to find out what's going on. Along the way? Stop a terrorist attack involved shoulder-launched missiles with new technology that makes them unstoppable. Part
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of the letdown in this one is that there's little suspense about whether the missing comrades will be saved, making this a job of revenge instead of rescue. That, coupled with key plot points that hinge on complex math, left me relieved to get to the end of the road instead of exhilarated at the ride. Show Less
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When a man is killed by being thrown from a helicopter high over the California desert, Jack Reacher discovers that someone is targeting his old friends and teammates and he launches a personal campaign to end the conspiracy.
Awards
Anthony Award (Nominee — Novel — 2008)
British Book Award (Shortlist — 2008)
Lovey Award (Thriller — 2008)
Theakstons Old Peculier Prize (Shortlist — 2009)
Gumshoe Award (Nominee — Thriller — 2008)
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English
Original publication date
2007-04-02