Die Trying

Jack Reacher, Book 2

By: Lee Child

Narrated by: Johnathan McClain

Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

When a woman is kidnapped off a Chicago street in broad daylight, Jack Reacher's in the wrong place at the wrong time. He's kidnapped with her. Chained together and racing across America toward an unknown destination, they're at the mercy of a group of men demanding an impossible ransom. Because Reacher's female companion is worth more than he imagines. Now he has to save them both - from the inside out - or die trying....

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Critic reviews

“Furiously suspenseful.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Opens with a bang.” (Chicago Tribune)

“Lee Child’s knowledge of the modern military and its combat tactics amazed me. A chilling and all-too realistic story, and a damn good book.” (Steve Thayer)

Jack Reacher

I love these books and can't wait to listen to the rest of the series

Not Perfect But It's Still Reacher

It would be very hard to top "Killing Floor," which was one of the strongest debuts one could hope for. It established Jack Reacher as the pinnacle reluctant, but ever present hero. He's the ex-military cop who just happens to be in the wrong place every time out. Unfortunately "Die Trying" doesn't have Dick Hill as its narrator. Johnathan McClain is perfectly fine as the narrator here, so there is nothing wrong with the choice. But Dick Hill has something that is instantly identifiable with Reacher. But he does a great job with what he has. Some of his accents come off as trying too hard, but he's steady and very good when articulating Reacher himself. So he's not the problem.

Honestly, the story isn't quite as strong as the first novel, but it's still a great story. It's a bit of a tired plot, with crazed militia trying to succeed from the United States, and the kidnapping of a high official's daughter. A plot we've heard a million times over and then some. But it's still Reacher so it's got a specific rhythm. Reacher's character was so well defined in the first novel that the audience knows him and feels him. His movements the reader understands and can anticipate. So kudos. It's a delightful story and a great listen. Reacher is the man.

Don’t be put off by the different narrator!

This is a great story and the narrator did a fine job. I was engrossed in the story and forgot all about there being a different narrator.
Highly recommend this book!

Jack is the hero we all need

This is the second in the series and I can’t believe it too a prime movie to make me want to read these!!

another great Reacher story

Great stuff as always. Reacher is a fantastic character. His brain works like a swiss watch!

Jack Reacher is awesome

A great novel. they're all awesome. I don't know what you call this genre, the perfect most awesome most amazing marine guy genre... But of all the series in the genre, Jack Reacher is by far my favorite. It is the most believable.

wonderful story

re listening to all the books in the series. love them all. never get tired of them

Good story.

MUCH better narrator than first book! Good story. Slightly predictable in spots but good overall.

Jack heads for the hills

Die Trying is installment #2 in Lee Child's Jack Reacher series. This time out Jack learns that no good deed goes unpunished as he gets involved in a kidnapping while helping a young woman on a crutch negotiate her drycleaning. One thing leads to another and Jack finds himself in the middle of a psychotic secessionist militia mastermind's scheme to hold the US government hostage while plotting domestic terrorism. At the same time, Jack's involvement is viewed with suspicion by law enforcement.

Jack's unique combination of Sherlock Holmes - like analytical deductive reasoning, along with special ops fighting and survival skills are clearly on display. Also prominent is an uncanny ability to wage psychological warfare as well. Throughout, Jack's cool under fire attitude with a desire to just get back to his modern version of the classical "hobo" makes him an endearing character.

The narration is outstanding with an excellent range of voices. Pacing is appropriate for the story and along with tone, makes this a quick listen as there is little break in the action.

Die Trying by Lee Child

I loved the book I thought the narrator was good if you are a Lee Child fan and a fan of the Jack Reacher novels you will like it too