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With Reacher, number-one New York Times best-selling author Lee Child has created “a series that stands in the front rank of modern thrillers” (The Washington Post)
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 coverup.
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, to control the local police, and then to vanish. Reacher is a good soldier. But when he gets to Carter Crossing, he finds layers no one saw coming, and the investigation spins out of control.
Local sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux has a thirst for justice – and an appetite for secrets. Uncertain they can trust one another, Reacher and Deveraux reluctantly join forces. 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.
A novel of unrelenting suspense that could only come from the pen of number-one New York Times best-selling author Lee Child, The Affair is the start of the Reacher saga, a thriller that takes Reacher – and his readers – right to the edge… and beyond.
PLEASE NOTE: As a special bonus, this download also includes a recording of the New York Times best-selling e-book exclusive short story “Second Son”, read by Dick Hill: At 13, Jack Reacher already knows how to end a fight. He knows that his brain is more important than his brawn. He knows how to get the job done. When his father is transferred to the military base on Okinawa, Jack and his older brother, Joe, prepare for school and consider how to deal with both the neighborhood bully and a missing code book that could cost their father his career.
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Reviewer: Phil in Magnolia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Reacher’s final investigation as an Army MP – Excellent and not at all disappointing
Review: Jack Reacher is dispatched to a small town in Mississippi, Carter Crossing, to support the investigation into the murder of a young woman. The Army has a base, Fort Kelham, just outside of the town. Army soldiers regularly socialize in Carter Crossing, and the town relies on the soldiers to keep its restaurants and bars busy. The base is used for Ranger training, including an elite force which is sometimes dispatched from Kelham for clandestine missions overseas. One of the Rangers is a suspect in the murders; he also happens to be a Captain and the son of a United States Senator, who is the chairman of the Senate’s Armed Services Committee.Soon after arriving in Carter Crossing, Reacher hooks up with the local sheriff, an ex-Marine who was in the Provost Marshal’s office. In other words, she was a military cop, just like Reacher still is. She is also (naturally) very beautiful, and Reacher is soon involved with her both personally, and professionally, as they try to find a way to work together to solve the murders (it soon becomes clear that more than one have taken place). She doesn’t really trust Reacher – she expects him to be working to protect the Army, even if it means that a cover-up is needed. But is the killer really from Fort Kelham? The sheriff is so convinced that she is not really looking elsewhere. And if the killer does turn out to be someone from the base, will Reacher really participate in a cover-up? If you know Reacher then you already know the answer to that question.Reacher embodies a “take the law into your own hands” approach to dealing with the bad guys. He does what he thinks is right, what he thinks needs to be done, and the heck with the consequences or with any political considerations or anything else that may get in the way. In this case, his career (and perhaps his life) is on the line if he doesn’t handle things carefully.This book has less violence and suspense than most Reacher novels but for me it was just as satisfying. There are a couple of scenes where Reacher needs to take care of local thugs in the way that we have seen in other Reacher novels – head butts, planning six moves in advance so that he can take down four, or six, ganging up on him. The thugs in Carter Crossing initially look like a good parallel story to the murder investigation, but not much is done with that sub-plot, which will be a disappointment to readers wanting to see more of the unarmed combat action that Reacher knows so well.For someone new to the Reacher series, it may not be the best book to begin with simply because the majority of the book consists of Reacher’s thought process as he evaluates the situation and the various suspects, working through several possible scenarios, finally resulting in how he finally determines who the real killer is (and then what he finally does about it). For those who are already fans of Reacher, I think felt it was highly enjoyable with the proviso that it is not an edge-of-the-seat thriller or nearly as suspenseful as some of the earlier books, and the outcome is not predictable at all.I am a great fan of Lee Child’s books. The Affair is the 16th novel in his Jack Reacher series, and I’ve read them all – in fact, I’ve gone through the full series twice now. This is my favorite series of books from an active author, and I am one of those folks who has the date of the next release marked on my calendar (unfortunately the frequency seems to be consistent at basically one book per year). There are not very many authors who motivate me to look forward to their next book with as much anticipation as Lee Child, the only other one I can think of is probably John Grisham. Interestingly, both of those authors continue to write their own books, not co-author them as seems to be the trend these days for so many best-selling authors. Coincidence?This is the second book in the series to take place “prior” to Reacher’s retirement from the Army, which is when the majority of the books are set. I would like to see more stories occurring during Reacher’s military career; it puts more (and different) constraints on Reacher’s ability to act unilaterally and adds an element of military bureaucracy that can add greatly to the story.If you are new to Jack Reacher, here is a complete list of the Reacher novels as they were written. (Unfortunately the Amazon doesn’t allow more than ten to be included in a review):
Reviewer: David Keyes
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good plot with many slow parts
Review: I always am entertained by plots involving super-high level corruption and interference with justice, and this book has plenty of these things. I am also a Jack Reacher addict. There are several of my favorites (I’ve been reading them in order.), and several of my “okay but below the average of my opinions about the general quality of Jack Reacher books. I rank this one in the middle for various reasons. Some parts of the book were slow, and with little action. Unlike the earlier Jack Reacher books (earlier by Lee Child’s dates of publication), this book has lots of sex scenes. Back when I was a teenager and young man, I would have enjoyed them. As a (much) older man, I was bored–I thought of a cheap attempt to sell what we used to call “dime novels” at a newsstand or train station or airport. The only relevance to the plot of the sex was to focus on the tremendous power and noise of a passing train at the time of sexual climax. The train’s passing by is, however, very relevant to the overall plot. Some parts of the plot (as with many other Reacher books) were unrealistic, including some of the shootings and other foul deeds. These things don’t bother me–they contribute to the suspense, mystery and entertainment. I am a four-year active duty army veteran, and I know about many military things written in these books; yet I leave it to many other reviews to point out errors. These types of errors don’t interfere with my enjoyment of the books.Here’s some of the strong points about this book: (1) the plot is very clever, even though some important facts (as with most Reacher books) are not revealed until the end; and (2) damn, I couldn’t put this book (or its audio version by the great narrator, Dick Hill) down. Normally, I can reserve readings for slow and relaxing times of a day, when I don’t have work or other activities that I need or want to do. Instead, once this book got going–especially the second half of the book–I had to put everything else aside and spend the day and evening on this book. If I had to drive anywhere alone, I had the audio version synced and playing.This book is important for Reacher fans, because it describes why and how Reacher left the army, and how he got started on his itinerant lifestyle. So it’s not one of Lee Child’s greatest books, but its a good book, and if you like the Reacher series, you will enjoy this one. Also, like the other Jack Reacher books, it can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone book by readers who have not gotten into the Jack Reacher series.
Reviewer: Andrea L.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Come tutti i libri di Child una volta che inizi a leggerlo non riesci a staccarti fino a quando non arrivi in fondo
Reviewer: The Oracle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: “The Affair” by Lee Child is a gripping addition to the Jack Reacher series, offering readers a thrilling prequel that delves into the origins of the iconic character. In this novel, Jack Reacher is a military police officer investigating a murder in a small town in Mississippi in 1997. As the investigation unfolds, Reacher uncovers a web of conspiracy, deceit, and danger that puts his skills and instincts to the test.The fast-paced narrative, intricate plot twists, and compelling character development make “The Affair” a must-read for fans of suspenseful thrillers and action-packed mysteries. Lee Child’s writing style is sharp, engaging, and keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.For readers who enjoyed “The Affair” by Lee Child, “Bounty of Fate” by Grant Devers may offer a similar dose of suspense and intrigue. While I do not have specific information on “Bounty of Fate” by Grant Devers , it shares themes of mystery, action, and high-stakes storytelling with “The Affair,” fans of Lee Child’s work may find it to be a thrilling and engaging read that keeps them hooked from beginning to end.
Reviewer: Ravneet Dhaliwal
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book is refreshing and one of Child’s best works. Finally a book which solely explorers why Reacher is Reacher, and why he has certain habits.
Reviewer: Tonyâs Kindle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The theme of this book may have been a little different to Leeâs normal themes but it was still very enjoyable to read.
Reviewer: JEAN FOURCADE
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Intrigue, action, suspens, personnages complexes et passionnants, et une “feel good” atmosphere nous offre un des “Jack Reacher” les plus aboutis.
