Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC of the latest Jack Reacher book. This is my honest opinion.

I love Jack Reacher. He is the perfect escape on any given day of real life. I have read every book Lee Child and now the two brothers have written. The first two Lee and Andrew books were not up to snuff in my opinion. So I had some doubts going into this book but there was no way I was going to miss out on the next book.

These co-written books seem to be taken on present-day technology and the havoc it can reek in the wrong hands. Even though the beginning started with a bang, Reacher witnesses a murder that no one else sees, and is determined to set the record straight, technology reared its head and I got worried that I wouldn't be able to follow it. I confess I then read some reviews and all said "Keep reading. This book is GOOD" So I did and am glad I did.

The story is actually three different stories that all come together by the end. Reacher getting to the bottom of the murder and the one that follows; he follows the breadcrumbs to a prison. A young boy, fostered by a greedy uncaring family, learns his father is getting out of the same prison, runs away, and makes his way, full of obstacles, towards the prison. And finally, a nasty evil drug dealer loses a son, we don't know how, and is also following breadcrumbs to find out who was ultimately responsible. These stories are compelling and I, the reader, want to know how they are all going to intersect at the prison which is run by greedy, corrupt officials who only belatedly sense the 'Reacher' danger as he gets closer to the prison.

This book is full of the fun reading we have been gifted with for years. And please: whoever makes these choices, do NOT put Tom Cruise as Reacher if a movie is made. The TV series was much better, much more of a Reacher.

I will finish by saying Do not give up on Reacher and his creators. The two brothers seem to have found the magic key to restoring Reacher to the man we have all come to love.

I loved the way Lee Child has three story lines going that converge somewhat at the conclusion of the novel. It's more complex than a "typical" Jack Reacher story although his attitude, comments, behavior, actions etc stay true to form. This book has the 3 story lines (although one is slight and not really resolved -- maybe a sequel???). I enjoyed this book a lot and am sure it will be gobbled up by his hoards of devoted fans.

Lee Child is a master of slow development. Much of the story is broken into segments that develop different characters and their environment. Their part in the story is, for the most part, left for later when their paths cross. He describes this in great detail leaving one to wonder how it will all fit together. By the time we reach the crux of the story, we are intimately familiar with each character and how they came to be there. For most of the story, one does not know how these disparate pieces all fit together, but in the end, they all do.

Reacher is back doing what he does best, kicking bad guy a$$. Love this character. He just can not stay out of trouble

While in Colorado, Reacher becomes a marked man when he happens to witness a woman being pushed in front of a bus and sees the contents of her purse which include material someone doesn't want to be seen. Meanwhile, a teen sets out from California on a desperate quest halfway across the country. At the same time, two men are on a course of vengeance for the death of the one man's son. All three tales will eventually collide in Mississippi where a model corporate-run prison is hiding more than anyone can ever suspect.
This was another fast-paced, very entertaining Reacher adventure, and one of the more hilarious ones due to Reacher's incredible wit. Since Andrew Child has joined the writing, the stories have been shorter than the earlier ones, but no less full of excitement and surprises in the plot. The only issue I had with No Plan B was the fact that once the true nature of what the villains were hiding became known to Reacher, the plot just became so bonkers it made some of the earlier stories seem that much more plausible. The finale was exciting in a ridiculous sort of way, but it was a bit too over-the-top. But otherwise this is as enjoyable a Reacher story as any of them.

No Plan B is the latest novel in the popular Jack Reacher series. This novel is somewhat confusing with 3 seemingly different plot lines throughout. Of course, they all come together at the conclusion. The story is replete with vivid descriptions of violence and often causes the reader to wonder why Reacher is never held accountable for any of his actions. Reacher seems to be a magnet for innocently getting into trouble, finding a woman to bed and having people trying to find and kill him. Other than the confusing 3 plots, the book is well written and will have the reader constantly turning pages for more action until the conclusion.

I thank NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the opportunity to read and review this future best seller.

Another great Reacher adventure. Everything great about the series is on display here, great fights, one-liners and a complex mystery at the heart of the story. It get a little crazy at parts where you are following 4 alternating points of view in the story, but overall its another winner by the Child brothers.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this title. I've read every single Reacher book and this is as good as any of the best. It's classic Reacher - badass vigilante who thinks 5 steps ahead of everyone else, with a tender heart. If you like Lee Child, you'll like this book.

Jack Reacher is back! I'm a Lee Child/Jack Reacher addict. There, I said it. But so are a lot of people, which is probably why I never get approved for these ARCs. But this year...I did. And I COULD NOT WAIT to dive in.

Jack Reacher is back in another small town in the middle of nowhere and, shocker, someone could use his help defeating some bad guys. Yes, these stories are all the same in a lot of ways, but you can't help but love reading them.

This is the third Reacher book written by both Lee Child and his brother, Andrew. You CAN TOTALLY TELL that this book is way more Andrew then Lee. You definitely notice a change in tone and in Reacher's "personality". And there's too much inner monologue for Jack Reacher. BUT I do think this one is a big improvement over the last one - Better Off Dead. I don't think this book is quite as sharp as the best in the series, but it's nothing to complain about (If you want a fast-paced action thriller).

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

It’s Jack Reacher, so what can I say? Without Fail, my favorite character. I read them multiple times, figuring I have Nothing to Lose, just get more Personal with Reacher. Once I start a Reacher novel, nothing can Make Me put it down. It’s almost Worth Dying For. I fell like I will Die Trying to be patient until the next novel comes out.
A little bit less of Reacher than I’m used to, but all in all, another great Reacher novel.

More intricately plotted than many of the previous episodes of this outstanding series, readers still find plenty of action and the same old Reacher attitude.

No Plan B by Andrew Child
Rating: Stared Review

Summary: Jack Reacher strolls into a small Colorado town and witnesses a women get pushed into a moving bus. A teen boy runs from an abusive foster mother. A private prison run by goons is up to something Child blends all together.

Comments: Andrew Child takes the Reacher novels into a new category by taking different story arcs and making a nifty little tie in to the entire plot. Well done. Highly recommend

I always look forward to the next Jack Reacher novel. It is like reading about an old friend. This is one action packed book. I loved it and all of the characters especially the young boy wanting to meet his father. I had to stop the other book I was reading because this authors books always come first. Thank you for letting me review this book.

Another exciting installment, and great to be back in touch with Reacher. As always, Reacher is on the side of the innocent and the just. Violent and a thrill…..bring on the next one!

With Lee Child novels, you know how it's going to work. However, his writing style keeps you interested and wanting to keep rooting for Reacher, even after 27 novels! It's always fun to watch the story unravel and see how Reacher's mind works.

Like many others, my TBR pile/kindle list is huge. BUT when I got the email from NetGalley that No Plan B was available, all the others got pushed aside. The next adventure of Jack Reacher does not disappoint! All the drama, storylines, resolution of the issues that we all know and love are in full force in this one. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

I was thinking when I got this book, ok great another Reacher book! But I'm not sure why but this book was just awesome for me?! It had all the usual it had suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, and plenty of action! The storyline was so very interesting! It had me on the edge of my seat, glued to my Kindle! I absolutely enjoyed reading this book! It just felt different than the others?! Jack was still as kick azz per usual, it just kept me very entertained! Lol I highly recommend reading this book! It was so worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!! Big thank you to the author for your amazing words! Great book!

This is a crisp, action-filled Reacher novel that's full of surprises and, best of all, the inimitable Reacher with all his quirks. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Reacher’s back and this time trouble’s brewing involving with a private prison up to no good in deep in the heart of rural Mississippi. And when Reacher gets involved in his solo vigilante mode, you just know they’re going to go down for whatever’s going on. It’s such pleasure luxuriating in Reacher’s keen detective skills and willingness to step up to the plate where traditional law and order has failed. You want to read slowly as it’s THAT good, but the compelling, tension filled plot has you racing through pages late into the night.

You have to pay attention as multi-plots converge from diverse directions: There’s Reacher, who finds himself in small town Colorado and witnesses a woman getting tossed under an oncoming bus. Quickly ruled suicide by the police, Reacher feels compelled to dig deeper to figure out what’s really going on. He realizes that the woman killed had come to share to share confidential accounting information from the private prison she works with in Mississippi to her mentor, who was himself murdered in a way that made him look like he had a heart attack. From a note he saw in the run over woman’s purse, he realizes an event is going down at the prison that coming Friday.

Then there’s the leadership of the private prison who have some complex scheme of evil or greed, or both, underfoot. A prisoner release scheduled for midday Friday will serve as the centerpiece of whatever they’re up to. They fear that Reacher may have seen the document in their employee’s purse and have assigned innumerable prison guards to intercept and disable him. Of note, the prison is named Minerva, who happened to be the Roman Goddess of War.

Lastly the in the intertwined plots, there’s a teen boy who have run away from his California foster home based on something just shared with him from his birth Mom. He too is en route via Greyhound buses to the Mississippi prison. Having talking money from his foster mom’s cash stash, she’s called the cops on him.

As all converge on the Mississippi prison, the tension ratchets up and the plot twists keep you riveted!

Thanks to Random House Ballantine and NetGalley for an advanced reader’s copy to facilitate this review.

To-be-read pile a foot high? Completely irrelevant the moment a new Jack Reacher novel enters the picture. It’s going to jump the line, shove the current half-read book off the nightstand, and immediately preempt any Netflix plans. No Plan B is the latest of the Reacher books co-written by Lee and Andrew Child, and it does not disappoint. The last couple of outings had me wondering when Reacher had turned into so brutal (and frequent) a killer. He is still punching a lot of bad guys in the face, but he leaves more of them breathing, and the body count is a little less outrageous than in previous books. (With all the hand-to-hand combat, I do miss reading about Reacher’s expert marksmanship.) There’s also more cleverness in the new book on several fronts. Reacher demonstrates more of his investigative skill and deductive ability, which is reminiscent of the earlier novels and always fun to see. The various minor characters give us pleasing mini-surprises playing against common tropes of the genre: a local detective who isn’t a dimwit and a female sidekick who is handy with a gun. In the middle of all the drama, there are occasional unexpected and delightful touches of dry humor. (Told by GPS to proceed to the route, “Reacher didn't find that advice helpful.”) The evil scheme that’s finally revealed at the very end is convoluted and far-fetched, but who cares? We just wanted to see Reacher get some bad guys and figure out a way to save the day. Now the hard part will be waiting another year for the next book in the series.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for a digital advance review copy.