• Never Go Back

  • Jack Reacher, Book 18
  • By: Lee Child
  • Narrated by: Dick Hill
  • Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (9,491 ratings)

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Never Go Back

By: Lee Child
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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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)

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One of the best Jack Reacher stories!

Dick Hill is an amazing narrator and I don't think I could listen to Jack Reacher in any other voice!

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As usual a good read

Lee Childs is just a solid author he has created a wonderful character that I have come to admire and care for. This is probably the fourth book I have listened to and they get better with every listen.

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great story

story good, with a lot of twists and turns. thought the narrative was a bit to rigid. understood why he read that way, but it got old.

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A W E S O M E

loved it. Dick Hill is my favorite Reacher narrator. best one yet. jack reacher is my favorite.

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The movie was trash.

As in most cases the book was way better than the movie with Tom Cruise. The movie didn't have the time needed to tell this more complicated and interesting story. Jack Reacher is not a feral animal with no feelings towards others. A daughter is a appealing idea, but scary too. This is a good book to have in your collection.

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Great read.

Another great Jack Reacher story. Although the movie adaptation was entertaining the book was much better.

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Another winner...but a bit anticlimactic.

A great story. Lots of twists and turns and i love the fact that Reacher was initially wrong in his assessment. Makes him more real somehow. While I liked the fact that the real story wasn't discovered until the end, when the end came, it was far to abrupt. Kind of reminded me of the worst traits of Stephen King...launch as in "It" when he suddenly gets bored writing a really great story and just say, "hell, it's a spider. The end."

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Still keeps me interested. Love it.

I can't wait till the next one. Great series. Well written. Basic stuff. Done well.
Reacher is s trip. I'm learning from him.

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Nobody Does It Better

The story is filled with the sentiment and hardcore excitement I've come to expect from Jack Reacher stories. The connection with the army was unexpected and kept me on the edge of my seat. Lee Child didn't disappoint, and Dick Hill was fantastic as always. It is a must read.

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another excellent Jack Reacher adventure

the story is great with a love interest and a bunch of interesting life twists to be worked through by the front character that is Reacher😁

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