Never Go Back

Jack Reacher, Book 18

By: Lee Child

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • THE BLOCKBUSTER JACK REACHER SERIES THAT INSPIRED THE STREAMING SERIES REACHER

Never Go Back is a novel of action-charged suspense starring “one of the best thriller characters at work today” (Newsweek).

Former military cop Jack Reacher makes it all the way from snowbound South Dakota to his destination in northeastern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.: the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. The old stone building is the closest thing to a home he ever had.

Reacher is there to meet—in person—the new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner, so far just a warm, intriguing voice on the phone.

But it isn’t Turner behind the CO’s desk. And Reacher is hit with two pieces of shocking news, one with serious criminal consequences, and one too personal to even think about.

When threatened, you can run or fight.

Reacher fights, aiming to find Turner and clear his name, barely a step ahead of the army, and the FBI, and the D.C. Metro police, and four unidentified thugs.

Combining an intricate puzzle of a plot and an exciting chase for truth and justice, Lee Child puts Reacher through his paces—and makes him question who he is, what he’s done, and the very future of his untethered life on the open road.

©2013 Lee Child (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Child is a superb craftsman of suspense." (Entertainment Weekly)

“A breathless cross-country spree . . . some of the best, wiliest writing [Lee] Child has ever done . . . Child’s bodacious action hero, Jack Reacher, has already tramped through 17 novels and three e-book singles. But his latest, Never Go Back, may be the best desert island reading in the series. It’s exceptionally well plotted. And full of wild surprises. And wise about Reacher’s peculiar nature. And positively Bunyanesque in its admiring contributions to Reacher lore.” (Janet Maslin, The New York Times)

“An adrenaline-charged, action-packed thriller . . . impossible to put down.” (Lansing State Journal)

Top 5 Jack Reacher Books

This is one of my top 5 Jack Reacher books. It has all the Reacher you expect. I've listened to it several times now and still love to hear it.

A chance 2 forget reg life & exhale to relax a bit

What made the experience of listening to Never Go Back the most enjoyable?

The narrator!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No ~ but wanted to hear more than I had a chance too ~ in my time allotment on my drive to and from work.

What does Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He can really bring a 'strong male character' to life. (in an audio book.)

It's nice to have Reacher back...for a while

Predictably, Reacher books always suck me in and string me along until the very end. I have listened to them all! Nothing to Lose was the only one in this series that I really disliked. This plot was a little reminiscent of a previous one, however I can't elaborate without writing a spoiler. As someone who really enjoys this series I am perfectly satisfied.

very good

this was one of the most interesting stories yet in the series. I must say more words.

in the Top 5 of Jack Reacher stories

Reacher is at his best when he's up against overwhelming odds and he doesn't disappoint here.

Good old Jack Reacher

If you could sum up Never Go Back in three words, what would they be?

The latest Jack Reacher. Sure they're all more or less the same - but yet different enough to keep coming back. The Reacher books are all three day reads or less. I read all 18 of them using Whisper - reading half and listen to half on my commute. They are absolute fun!

Tom Cruise?? Seriously?

What did you love best about Never Go Back?

Another excellent Reacher book. I think I've given 5 stars to every one of them. But WHY give the Reacher character to Tom Cruise?

The book is great. Don't condemn the book based on how the movie sucked.

vintage REACHER, good story.

Great narration by Dick Hill.
Woven together well, subplots nicely integrated. Good female counterpoint.

Car ride listening

It was slow to start but kept me engaged during a 3day car ride cross country.

One of Child's best

I would not miss any of Lee's books as soon as they come out, can't wait for the next. This book exceeded my expectations almost from the start. The outcome was unique and enjoyable.