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)

Reacher at his best

I have read all of the Jack Reacher books to date. In my view this is one of the top three in the series. If you like Jack Reacher you will really enjoy this book.

A Great Listen

I first got interested in Jack Reacher from the movies. Then I found out there were books. I read my first Jack Reacher paperback in August - and I loved it! I then listened to my first Reacher audiobook shortly thereafter. I absolutely loved every movie, every story, every audiobook! Never Go Back is awesome! Obviously, it is better than the movie, but almost every book is better. I think the thing I like the most about Reacher stories is that sometimes he doesn't pay attention, making him human. Sometimes that inattention gets him in trouble, but he does get out of it. The second best thing is that he doesn't always have the answers - also makes him human. But he is very intuitive and does get to the answer. This book is no different - you see the human side of Reacher, and you also see the "feral" side that we all know and love when he is confronted with whatever injustice is thrown his way! This story will grab you from the start and not let go until the final minutes of the story!! Great plot, great characters, great narration!!!

like a flip of a coin, 50/50

5050 chance. you'll either like it... or you won't. finally catches up to his girl in Virginia! and it kind of abruptly but great listen overall

They just keep getting better !

They just keep getting better and better. Book after book. Most series tended decline as they move forward this one continues its improvement.

Lee Child and Dick Hill -a great team!

I have been listening to the Jack Reach books since a friend recommended that I read Lee Child. I have a 2 hour commute daily, audio books make more sense for me. Dick Hill seems to be the preferred narrator for the Jack Reacher books. I couldn’t be happier with this decision. By the fifth book, it’s like listening to an old friend.
I hope Lee Child keeps writing these great books and Dick Hill keeps reading them to me.

I love d it

I can't seem to get enough of Jack Reacher. and the narrator is unparalleled. I soak in every word.

Great fun

Reacher as he always is, but with more dimension. He reaches out to a woman who has taken over a division where he used to be the commander. Their both in a "rouch position" but Reacher is so sure of his actions and of this woman's that they ally and escape and then investigate brilliantly what is gong on. Dick Hill is great as always and the book is just plain fun (the usual violence but somehow less dominant on the theme).

Great book

I love the readers voice but only as a man. You really need a woman voice added. Otherwise he is fantastic.

reacher triumphs again

Where does Never Go Back rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

it is in the top 10% of the books i enjoy and read the most

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

yes, he is one great reader. the meter of his reading makes for an enjoyable listen.

Excellent

Only my second Reacher book, but I plan on starting from the beginning and reading them all!!