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)

best yet

Almost.......Reacher found "the right one"? Damn not yet. I almost wish it were true. you will find yourself wishing it too!

Best Narrator!

Dick Hill is my favorite narrator. His gruff voice makes things come alive. He sounds like a rough & tough ex-Marine, who is an experienced fighter and can handle several enemies at the same time. Dick Hill narrates most of Lee Child’s books. And trust me, all of Lee Child’s books are page-turners. So if you want a page-turner, this is the place to go!

Most anticipated series always

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

Great book. Consistent with the character development and the rest of the series.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jack Reacher is of course my favorite character. He's smart, down to earth and resourceful. What's not to like? He's impossibly self-confident but it works for him.

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. I think that Dick Hill is a fine narrator and he's definitely at his best with the Jack Reacher series. He is THE voice of Jack Reacher.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I always laugh when I listen to a Jack Reacher story. You can't help it - it's full of humour. My biggest reaction though is: What, already over? I have to wait another year now for a new story? Sigh...

Any additional comments?

I listen to a lot of audiobooks and the Jack Reacher series is always the most anticipated one. Even after 18 books, the character doesn't get old or repetitive. His character is developing nicely and I always learn something new about him. Every year, I feel like I meet an old friend again for a bit of a journey and I'm always sad to say goodbye!

great story

movie would have be a lot better if it had followed the. book more closely

Dick Hill delivers as expected

I enjoy Reacher novels for what they offer. This one wasn't as captivating as others, but Dick Hill never disappoints in his reading.

Good story

Differant from the movie. Very good ,explains a lot of things that were not real clear on the movie.

great story

a good story well told. richer gets into trouble with no apparent way of escaping but manages to twist and turn and work thru. thrilling from beginning to end.

Well done and a good choice for the second movie.

Very enjoyable. Good story and excellent expansion of Reacher's history and character development.

thrilling

another good read about the adventures of Jack Reacher and the trouble that seems to always find him

Best story in a while

This was worth the build up. The last few have been middling. Worth it.