This book is quick, exciting and full of surprises. It taps into the dangers of investigating those that steal high-level information from corporations.

Four criminals started stealing millions of dollars of art. But the process of transporting statues, paintings and jewels was loaded with too many complexities. It was much easier for them to go after highly-sensitive documents that corporations wanted to remain private. Jack Reacher, a retired federal agent, was involved in trying to help in the scene of a car accident. He had no idea that he would end up unconscious and shackled in an unknown location.

The reader follows the good detective and bad criminals. It was awkward at times when the story moved in the same chapter from the investigator to the ruthless lawbreakers with only a space break. I would feel so entranced by the story that I forgot when it switched over to the other side. However, once I put the pieces of the plot and characters together knowing what to expect, the pace was quick.

The story not only involved the chase to get the criminals arrested but it had humor in places and some interesting tidbits from WWII. It made the reader speculate if the plot had any truth in the end. I can’t imagine a person like Jack Reacher drifting without any type of home but I guess it’s possible buying new clothes every couple of days.

This is the first book that I’ve read by Lee Child and Andrew Child and it won’t be the last. This is the 29th of a series, however, each book stands alone. I know several people that would love to get their hands on this as it’s an engaging thriller that certainly makes you pause with questions you wish you could ask.

My thanks to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book with an expected release date of October 22, 2024.

With Reacher not being able to use his physical strength, he really had to be a different kind of guy - not completely because he's still Reacher, Good story. Enjoyable read.

If you love the series, you will love the latest installment.

Reacher is back at it again, all because someone just won't leave him alone. Gosh what a man.

Simple classic Reacher, and of course the chaos that is happening around him.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for my ARC!

This will not rank among my favorite Reacher books but it was ok. I didn't particularly care for the villains or the usually random assistant. Also, you know how the Peter Jackson movie version of Return of the King had like 3 almost endings and it got annoying? That happens here too...everything is wrapped up...but wait, there's more! You could tell that it was going to happen by where you were in the book and how many pages were left...and then the final ending was super rushed. I'll look forward to next year's book!

This series doesn't disappoint. If you're a fan, you know what you're gonna get, and this book delivers. Nothing too deep, but simply classic Reacher. I liked Reacher's connection with Knight -- she was an effective counterweight and ally. This isn't going to make you stay up late contemplating the world's issues, but it certainly will keep you entertained for hours.

Mission accomplished.

I received a complimentary copy of the novel from the publisher and NetGalley, and my review is being left freely.

Review of Advance Reader’s Copy eBook

When Reacher finds himself shackled to a metal table with no idea of how he got there, he vows that whoever is responsible will pay. If only he could remember where he was, what happened after he hitched a ride and the car he was riding in was forced off the road, how he’d hurt his wrist.

Ivan Vidic had seen the accident that injured Reacher, that killed the driver. He’d called Darren Fletcher; they’d gotten the two men out of the car; Ivan sent it over the edge.

Can Reacher solve the mystery surrounding Vidic and his associates? Can he determine what is actually at play?

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In this, the twenty-ninth adventure for Jack Reacher, Jack finds himself in the midst of a puzzle that becomes a case with implications for many. He is his usual self, puzzling things out, working to solve the case. Some unexpected plot twists keep readers guessing as Reacher gathers information and solves the case.

Grabbing readers from the outset and pulling them into the telling of the tale, the constantly-building suspense joins with the lies, deceptions, fights, and puzzles to push readers into a turn-the-pages-as-fast-as-possible frenzy of non-stop reading. It’s a solid addition to the Jack Reacher oeuvre; as with the other Reacher stories, it works well as a stand-alone.

Readers of the series as well as reader who enjoy suspenseful thrillers will find much to appreciate here.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from Random Hose Publishing Group – Ballantine Delacorte Press and NetGalley
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This is a typical Jack Reacher novel! By this point in the series you know what you’re going to get - which still manages to draw you in and keep reading.
Jack has again wandered into a “situation”, this time with implications for the entire US.
Jack meets girl, they fight the bad guys together and win!

Pros: fast read, enthralling
Cons: nothing new or life changing


B/4⭐️

I want to thank NetGalley for issuing me this book for my opinion.

Another great book in the Reacher series. I have enjoyed every Reacher book I have read from the series. This one is. another 5 star, but I will admit it was just a little off for me. I didn't have that--I don't want to put it down--feeling as in most of the books. May just have been me over anticipating this read. Having said that, it was an another Reacher book. Can't be anything wrong with that!

The book was beautifully written. Another great read from Lee Child's! Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it.

Book #29 in the famous (infamous) Jack Reacher series. I've read every story.....short or full length.....and Jack Reacher's adventures are always an exciting ride on an express train. IN TOO DEEP starts a little different than usual. Reacher has already found trouble and is not sure how he came to be chained to an exam table with a broken right wrist and a concussion. It's usually much later in the book before he's banged up this bad. The plot line was a little confusing; it seemed like Child shotgunned several story lines onto the page, then changed the focus every few chapters. But in the end, Reacher figures out what's important and saves the day, week, month, year. Even with a few wrinkles, IN TOO DEEP is easily a 5 star read, after all, it's Reacher!!!!

Another exciting adventure in the life of Jack Reacher. Waking up handcuffed to a steel table in total darkness, Reacher wants to know how did he get there and who is responsible - for there will be hell to pay! Teaming up with one of the criminals who wants to double-cross his partners, Reacher stays in the game not for the millions of dollars he's promised but because his internal radar is telling him that something here is way, way off the truth. Not everyone is who they say they are and everyone has their own agendas. Reacher just needs to figure out the who, what, why, where and how before his mind will settle and he'll feel just fine moving on once again.
For fans of the series, this one will not disappoint.

Jack Reacher awakes to a dire situation. He is on table and bound by his hands and feet. Plus, he has no memory of what has happened to him. Reaching into his physical and mental bag of tricks, he escapes but not without finding himself in more danger. He soon, with the help of a young woman, avenging the death of her father, attempts to destroy a gang of ruthless men and one woman who are out to make a killing but also kill and potentially harm a great many people. Reacher is still Reacher, strong, smart but lacking emotion and empathy. Perhaps, that is why he succeeds as a hero. Thanks to Net Galley for the arc

Reacher comes to strapped to a jinky bed with no idea how he got there and how his right arm had become seriously damaged. His possessions are missing and he just wants to get the hell out of there.
He has a foggy memory of a car accident and little of the driver. His captors have plans on forcing him to reveal the driver’s plans.
Reacher unleashed is a terrible sight for some…

At this point, the forgettable, generic titles are too on the nose. But this one is better than the last couple. I think. I can barely remember the last couple. Well, Reacher had a good run. (Btw, “bail” is consistently misspelled as “bale” throughout the novel.)

It started with a bang and had me hooked. The story was fast-paced and kept me guessing. Then it just kind of started to fizzle out and I took a lot longer to finish it because of that waning interest in how it turned out that came on. Still giving it 4 stars for how good the first 80% was, and will of course continue reading this series as one thing you’ll get from a Lee Child’s Reacher book is enough of a visual description of the action to actually feel like you’re right there. Not many can do that. Last note: there were a lot of typos in this- I truly hope as an early release review copy this isn’t the final version. It definitely needs some polish.

A solid addition to the ongoing Reacher series. Lots of action, brawling, deception and a bit of romance. A fun read!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Ballentine for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I want to thank the authors, NetGalley, and Random House/Delacorte Press for the opportunity to review an ARC of In Too Deep, the latest (#29) installment in the Jack Reacher series. I attest the review is my original and unbiased work.

This latest iteration of the Reacher series begins with the protagonist waking up injured and handcuffed to a bed, with no idea how he got there or what was the extent of his injuries. Within the first few pages a complicated but at times predictable plot is revealed. As usual it is Reacher against the four "bad guys" to save the country or in this case the world.

Reacher is different in this book. Part of it is due to the concussion he learns he has suffered along with a broken wrist. This limits Reacher's physical activity, which means he beats up bad actors with one arm, his legs, and his feet. Reacher is befriended by one of the bad guys, who claims to have rescued him in an automobile accident. But Reacher is very suspicious, and doesn't trust the guy.

A bit later Reacher finds his usual female accomplice, a detective Knight on leave from Arizona who is after one of the four who murdered her father to seek revenge. Reacher and Knight team up to try to figure out what the bad four are up to and how to stop them.

Reacher is highly dependent on a contact in the FBI who helped him in a previous book. The machinations back and forth with the different agents and supervisors gets a little trite. In the end it is Reacher who solves the mysteries and saves the day.

This book missed the personal side of Reacher. Other books have shared a lot about Reacher's love for coffee, food, music, diners, and out of the way places. There's a little of that, but not much in this work. There is action, but not as much as in previous works. To me the ending was sort of anticlimactic and I would have liked to have seen a more complete ending to the book.

If you love the Reacher series you will love the book. If memory serves correctly this is the fourth book authored by Lee Child and brother Andrew Child. This one falls short of the previous efforts by the duo.

“In Too Deep” by Andrew Child and Lee Child is the latest Jack Reacher thriller by these #1 bestselling authors. What’s a bit different about this latest in the series is that instead of a action packed cliff hanger opening we find Reacher waking up shackled to a bed with a broken wrist and no memory of what happened or how he got there! As expected there will be plenty of action as he tries to figure out how he landed in his current situation. Without giving anything away I will just say the book is fast paced, compelling and touches on nuclear secrets and dirty undercover agents. If you are a fan of this series you won’t be disappointed, and if you’re a new reader to Reacher this book will hook you to the entire series.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Considering the series' formulaic nature - not inherently negative - I've crafted a review of similar structure, also not inherently negative. "In Too Deep" serves as another excellent read for an airplane journey. It's the 29th installment, and Reacher enthusiasts will find it satisfying. Those who enjoy thrillers will consider it a decent diversion. In typical fashion, Reacher, a man in his forties, drifts into a new town, encounters a damsel and/or child in distress, dispatches all the villains, and moves on. "In Too Deep" offers a more complex and intricate plot than usual, which was particularly enjoyable. Happy reading.

This is the 29th Jack Reacher book and of you’ve been around for a majority of the previous 28 installments, you probably have *expectations.* Like, Jack, without his own transportation, will stumble into a seemingly sleepytown and people will notice the 6’5” 250 pound veteran right away. Jack will visit a local Goodwill or thrift store to get more seasonal clothes and, I hope, although it’s unsaid, a replacement toothbrush and new underwear. Some injustice will be discovered that bugs Jack and with the help of a local (probably female), there will be action, some fighting, uncovered secrets, but eventually justice will prevail. And we’ll love it! We also might be the people who always order vanilla ice cream instead of raspberry pistachio, but it’s so enjoyable, so don’t be judgy.

Book #29 does open with a twist: Jack wakes up in a hospital with a broken wrist and is shackled to the bed, so we’re starting in the middle of the action for once. “In Too Deep” is the 5th book that Lee Child has co-written with his younger brother Andrew Child, so it’s possible we’re seeing more of Andrew’s influence. The fact that both brothers are British still always blows my mind, but they do homage to the portrait of a quintessential American hero with every book. And with the recent streaming series (not the movie with incredibly too short Tom Cruise), I bet more people want to be like Jack.

Just as expected, you’re going to enjoy the story as Jack must work through some amnesia and eventually solve the mystery of his broken bone as millions of loyal fans love their annual dose of the loner hero. There’s a turn of events midway that keeps the action going just as you think the plot line is wrapping up. As always, it was a satisfying read — full of twists and action sequences (that you usually know that the larger than life Reacher will prevail in). Series fans will not be disappointed! 4.5 stars!

Literary Pet Peeve Checklist:
Green Eyes (only 2% of the real world, yet it seems like 90% of all fictional females): NO As usual, there are always blackened eyes in Reacher stories, but no green ones.
Horticultural Faux Pas (plants out of season or growing zones, like daffodils in autumn or bougainvillea in Alaska): NO Lots of dense trees, but an acknowledged lack of flowers.

Thank you to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy!