Description
Lee Child tells the stories behind the stories from the bestselling Jack Reacher novels.
Includes a new, never-before-seen Reacher tale.
These are the origin tales of all of the Reacher novels written solely by Lee Child, chock full of colorful anecdotes and intriguing inspirations. One by one, they expand upon each novel and place it in the context not only of the author’s life, but of the world outside the books. And taken together, they chart the rise of an action icon, from 1999’s The Killing Floor to 2019’s Blue Moon. An afterword by crime fiction expert and bookseller Otto Penzler considers the importance of the character and novels in the canon of contemporary crime fiction.
In addition to the essays, this collection also includes an original Reacher short story—the first new Reacher appearance entirely written by Lee Child since 2019. Entertaining and enlightening, Reacher: The Stories Behind the Stories is a must-read for fans of the Jack Reacher series and a capstone to any collection of this excellent author.
Reviews
"Need a Lee Child/Reacher fix? Of course you do . . . This book is perfect for rabid fans and unabashed addicts—like me." — James Patterson
"Whip-smart, gripping and chock-full of wit and charm, just like the author himself." — Karin Slaughter, No.1 bestselling author of the Will Trent series
"A fascinating look at the brilliant mind that created the iconic Jack Reacher. Both inspiring and instructive, this is a must-read for both readers and writers." — Tess Gerritsen, bestselling author of the Martini Club series
"Essential reading for all Reacher fans." — Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Fifty Fifty and Thirteen
"A terrific accompaniment to the books, and answers so many questions." — Joanne Harris, bestselling author of Chocolat
"The most informative and entertaining book I’ve read so far in 2025." — Shots Magazine
"Very interesting, and occasionally surprising . . . This book offers readers an opportunity to see what goes on in a novelist’s head as he crafts a story. It’s a fascinating journey, and, for Child’s many fans, an absolute must-read.
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— Booklist
"Reacher goes behind the scenes, into Child’s mind at the time each book was written, and the results are the kind of insights that readers crave." — BookReporter
"Read together, these pieces act as a welcome trip down memory lane. Fans of the series can relive their reading experiences, recalling their circumstances as they read each book." — Deadly Pleasures Magazine
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