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This gripping story finds Jack Reacher in the middle of a group of art thieves who’ve decided it’s more lucrative to sell government secrets to the highest bidder. Along with a detective bent on revenge and with a little help from the FBI, he uses his brains and his well-hone fighting skills to attempt to stop the bad guys. It’s a gripping tale that kept me intrigued till the very end.
I first began reading Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels 27 years ago with the publication of his maiden effort "The Killing Floor" and was immediately taken by the author's formula, which involved a forcibly retired career Army criminal investigator with a very strong personal moral code and an insatiable curiosity to explore the country he'd spent most of his life were defending, but never got to spend much time in. This conceit allowed Child wide latitude to send his knight errant anywhere to encounter wrongs in need of correcting by means of Reacher's kind of "good trouble". This is potentially a formula that could get stale over time, but by virtue of Reacher's wanderlust and strong moral compass, it remains not only viable but vibrant, even. 29 volumes into the series. This time we join Reacher after he's been kidnapped with no recollection of why or how. In the midst of sorting how the how and why of that (and administering his own personal .measure of justice he realizes he's stumbled into something much more sinister and deadly and even more in need of the Reacher way of setting things right than he's ever encountered before. But, as always, Reacher makes sure that his exhilarating brand of justice prevails.
I love Jack and his many escapades he gets himself into. The book didn’t seem to start off like they usually do though. I had trouble keeping up with the characters and what was really going on. It was an ok read for me but I miss the previous Jack.
I am a huge Reacher fan! But In Too Deep didn’t cut it fir me. Reacher was his usual gem but I couldn’t get into the scenario and really didn’t care about any of the characters. The last 25% of book was much more fun to read.
I don't want to give too much away but I was really disappointed in this book. I read books by both Lee Child and Andrew Grant and they have very different writing styles. Andrew, is very succinct and terse. I don't think Reacher was built for that style of writing.
The plot was just ok. It just sort of threw you in right away with no build up so it was hard to get into the characters. Also, Reacher is no Travis McGee, he doesn't have to bed a woman in every port.
In Too Deep by Lee Child and Andrew Child is the very highly recommended 29th installment of the popular action thriller series featuring Jack Reacher.
Jack Reacher wakes up handcuffed to a table. He has a broken wrist, double vision, a headache, and memory loss concerning what happened to him. One thing is for sure, whoever is responsible will pay. Lessons are taught to the man guarding him and then Reacher proceeds to look for an exit. He runs into a man named Ivan Vidic, who tells Reacher what is happening and then offers him a fortune to help him in a double-cross of the people running this particular operation. Reacher agrees, but for his own reasons.
Expect an entertaining, action-packed, complex plot with Reacher using his super-human powers of deduction to stay multiple steps ahead of everyone else while assessing the situation. Even injured, he retains his incredible strength and ability to fight. There is help from a female suspended law enforcement officer who is following one of the players in this gang. (She demonstrates the obvious fact that it is probably time for Reacher to at least get a cell phone.) There is plenty of coffee, pie, and sandwiches plus an unexpected twist at the end.
In Too Deep will hold your attention right from the start. This is everything you look for in a Reacher novel. Thanks to Random House for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.
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This story starts with Reacher waking up at an unknown location handcuffed to a table. Reacher is able to free himself after an individual comes in. Reacher is then met by Vidic who has ulterior motives when he agrees yo help Reacher. Vidic takes Reacher to a motel and gets him a room. While there, Reacher meets Knight who initially believes that Reacher is the person that killed her father. The two eventually team up to take a team of burglars down.
Read along and discoveries the adventures and dangers that the two followed in their pursuit. Find out who was responsible for getting the FBI involved and what they finally had to do to finish what they started.
The action is immense and fits well well with the other books in this. Pick it up, you won't be sorry!
This one starts off a little different, in that Reacher wakes up, shackled to a bed, not knowing where he is or how he got there. The action starts there and keeps on going. His signature fighting techniques are hindered by his injuries, but it doesn't slow him down. I read this as a digital ARC and just when you think the book is over and Reacher is headed down to New Orleans, he's not. It was like having a whole bonus story.! I love Jack Reacher and look forward to the new release every year.
Super fun and exciting Reacher book. Hard to tell where in the Reacher timeline this one takes place but none the less very very entertaining. Full of typical Reacher humor and action.
This was an unexpected DNF at 58%. I normally love this series. Unfortunately, this one just wasn't hitting. The pace was slower than expected and I didn't really care about our crime. Eventually, I decided I'd rather be reading something else. I'll await the next one!
I'm a huge Lee Child fan and love the character of Jack Reacher. I feel this is the best of the books that the brothers have written together where Jack's voice is back again! I definitely recommend it!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
As usual, the story grabs you from the beginning. Reacher is in trouble, handcuffed and concussed. He manages to get himself free and now must try to recall how he got there. There are several story lines and points of view that, initially appear unrelated but come together nicely at the end. Reacher doesn’t accept anything at face value and once committed to action, will always see it through (no exception here). His sense of right and wrong, and the consistency in which he follows the path that he’s set for himself, keeps you guessing to the end. Can’t wait for the next installment in this riveting series.
This was just an ok read for me. It was a slow burn lacking some twists and turns. Overall, you can read it but don’t expect too much excitement.
Lee and Andrew Child get better at writing together each time they try. This is #4 in the partnership. That being said, Andrew is still injecting superfluous emotion into Reacher and the book is way way too long. The final act is unneeded. Keep trying guys.
Another thrilling adventure with Reacher. All the twists and turns expected in a Reacher novel as well as his gruff demeanor. Reacher’s memory loss adds an interesting angle but as always, he pivots well in his environment.
Thank you to the authors, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC to this book in exchange for an honest review.
A new Reacher novel is like a warm blanket. You know what you will get and quite frankly, I am ok with that. I was thoroughly entertained as Reacher once again can't let go of another injustice or in this case another threat to national security. As this series is nearing 30 volumes, I would like to see Reacher explore his mortality and a more human side. I think that would make this series even more interesting going forward. I would definitely recommend this book as there is nothing more entertaining than a new Reacher adventure.
Another great book in the Reacher series. Jack ends up tied up after having an accident that left him without any memory of the event. As usual Reacher is able to get himself free and then starts the fast paced ride to the end. This story is not short of adrenaline and sit on your seat stressful moments. He is able to figure out what is going on based on his observations and military background. This story will keep you up reading until the very last page. The only disappointment I had with this story is that Reacher never regained his memory of the accident but was able to piece together what happened.
Thank you NetGalley and Delacorte Press for an ARC copy in return for an honest review.
I was a bit disappointed in this edition to the Reacher series. It started out great with Reacher waking up chained to a table in a dark room with no memory of how he got there. His one thought, someone is going to pay for this. But from there it kind of meandered. The plot involved a gang planning to rob a remote Russian's house filled with art and other loot. But the plan was too complicated and hard to follow. There was obviously something else that was their real goal, but what that might be was not revealed until the end. As a result, there was never that great threat that Reacher usually finds himself fighting to prevent and no one clear bad guy you love to hate. Also Reacher was handicapped with memory loss, a concussion and a broken wrist limiting his usual physical options, which lead to a lot of sitting and thinking, It was not a bad book, just not one of the better in this excellent series. Thanks to Random House and Netgalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy in exchange for a review.
Another amazing story, once again Reacher is in a unique situation that only he can get himself out of.
I absolutely love these books, I have reread them a number of times. I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for something to read.
What's to ta;lk about? It's the latest installment in the Jack Reacher series, and every Reacher Creature on the planet will want to get their hands on this asap. Jack finds himself in a strange place, with no memory and is soon involved with a criminal gang, and maybe with the FBI. Twisty suspense will keep readers glued to the pages. Highly recommended. #Saltwater #NetGalley#SaltMarshAuthorSeries