• The Hard Way

  • Jack Reacher, Book 10
  • By: Lee Child
  • Narrated by: Dick Hill
  • Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (8,681 ratings)

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The Hard Way

By: Lee Child
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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Publisher's summary

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING JACK REACHER SERIES THAT INSPIRED TWO MAJOR MOTION PICTURES AND THE STREAMING SERIES REACHER

“The truth about Reacher gets better and better. . . . This series [is] utterly addictive.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times

Jack Reacher was alone, the way he liked it, soaking up the hot, electric New York City night, watching a man cross the street to a parked Mercedes and drive it away. The car contained one million dollars in ransom money because Edward Lane, the man who paid it, would do anything to get his family back.

Lane runs a highly illegal soldiers-for-hire operation. He will use any tool to find his beautiful wife and child. And Jack Reacher is the best manhunter in the world.

On the trail of vicious kidnappers, Reacher learns the chilling secrets of his employer’s past . . . and of a horrific drama in the heart of a nasty little war. He knows that Edward Lane is hiding something. Something dirty. Something big. But Reacher also knows this: He’s already in way too deep to stop now. And if he has to do it the hard way, he will.

©2006 Lee Child (P)2914 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“A Reacher novel is the closest thing to guaranteed joy short of a honeymoon.”Rocky Mountain News

“Plenty of suspense writers play the tough-guy-with-a-heart-of-gold card, but Child is indelibly skillful, quickly sketching intriguing characters as he drops bombshell after bombshell. With its taciturn but engaging hero and almost unbearably prolonged tension, The Hard Way makes reading easy indeed.”The Miami Herald

“In The Hard Way, Reacher is better than ever.”Contra Costa Times

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Mental clock set on Reacher time

Just checked my mental clock, It’s 6:24 lol, not even close. Reacher is a genius

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Surprises and twists abound

Well crafted and fun. Reacher never disappoints. The characters developed nicely and you end up with reacher telling him , Do it!

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  • 10-17-17

Jack Reacher is the man!

I've been listening to the Jack Reacher series for a few months now. Lee Child does a great job telling stories and slowly revealing answers to mysteries through out the novel. Dick hill does an awesome job with his voices and keeping the reader engaged, though i do find that i am better engaged if i increase the reading speed through the audible app.

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Good detective story. Too gruesome as usual though

Good book. The twist was a bit predictable.
And Reacher is a Mary Sue. Too perfect. Sleeps with every woman he meets. Also, there is too much "torture porn". Child gives needless graphic detail sometimes. Yes, violence is part of Reacher's world, but sometimes Child over does it. Gruesome details of sexual disfiguration do not always add to the story.

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Ultimate Reacher

I called this story the ultimate Reacher because this not only exemplifies what Reacher stands for but also explains some of what makes him this way. Somehow. I missed this in its place in the series; I'm happy I found it now. As usual, Dick Hill nails the performance. Don't miss this one.

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best one yet

best title yet. good stuff. less awkward reacher and a woman moments . very very pleased.

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  • 12-16-15

REACHER AT HIS BEST!

I enjoyed every moment. It grabs you in the chest and doesn't let go to the end of the ride.

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Great storyline

one of my favorite jack reacher books so far. thanks for the wild ride Reacher!

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FANTASTIC!

This would make an excellent movie. Action and drama was excellent! I love this book

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great listen. hard to stop listening

loved this book as well as all the previous books will def continue to fallow Reacher on his travels!

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