Running Blind

Jack Reacher, Book 4

By: Lee Child

Narrated by: Johnathan McClain

The bestselling novel featuring the “wonderfully epic hero” (People) who inspired the hit film Jack Reacher.

Across the country women are being murdered, victims of a disciplined and clever killer who leaves no trace evidence, no fatal wounds, no signs of struggle, and no clues to an apparent motive. They are, truly, perfect crimes. In fact, there’s only one thing that links one victim to the next. Each of the women knew Jack Reacher. And this time, even he’s running blind.

Critic reviews

“Swift and brutal.”—The New York Times

“Reacher is one of the more interesting suspense heroes to come along in a while.”—San Antonio Express News

“A superior series.”—The Washington Post Book World

“A great read.”—St. Petersburg Times

“Spectacular...muscular, energetic prose and pell-mell pacing.”—The Seattle Times

“Jack Reacher, the wandering folk hero of Child’s superb line of thrillers faces a baffling puzzle in his latest adventure…a brain-teasing puzzle that gets put together piece by fascinating piece...and a central character with Robin Hood-like integrity and an engagingly eccentric approach to life.”—Publishers Weekly

“Deeply satisfying...plan to stay up long past bedtime and do some serious hyperventilating toward the end.”—Kirkus Reviews

“This fourth Reacher thriller is easily the best. The plot is a masterpiece. Reacher belongs at the same table with…Parker’s Spenser.”—Booklist

“With numerous plot twists and turns, Child puts Reacher through his paces brilliantly, arriving at an unusual solution. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal

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If you could sum up Running Blind in three words, what would they be?

good,smart, story

What was one of the most memorable moments of Running Blind?

When they discovered what the appliance boxes actually contained.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Jonathan McClain?

maybe

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Jack Reacher races to save the painted ladies...

Any additional comments?

I love Jack Reacher books, and this one delivers.

Good story. Horrible narrator.

Awsome story line. Can not say the same about the narrator. He made the federal agents sound like complete idiots. I'm excited that Dick Hill is the narrator for the next book.

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What made the experience of listening to Running Blind the most enjoyable?

The story line was great and McClain brought it to life.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed the many twists to the story line, just when it would start to get lost in details a new turn was added. I also liked the attitude towards the FBI.

Which character – as performed by Jonathan McClain – was your favorite?

Reacher was my favorite character, what guy doesn't see himself as the tragic hero.

Any additional comments?

I will be listening to this again.

Reacher is always better with DIck Hill

Another solid, thrilling Reacher tale, with all I've come to enjoy about Child's lonely hero. But the narration here is either awful, or I'm spoiled by Dick Hill, who has become Reacher for me (far more than Tom Cruise ever will). It just doesn't sound right.

Don't stomp on my LIBERTY!

It was a great book, Lee identifies how simple liberties are violated by our government and they do not care at all. I find it interesting that a Supreme Court can rule that the government can lie to us, but we cannot lie to them or it is obstruction of justice.

Great Read

I couldn't wait to listen every day when I walked, cleaned house and drove in the car. Very engaging plot. I was amused that Reacher had one pair of clothes and underwear for the whole story. Yet, he had every woman falling all over him. He went weeks without new clothes or washing them....hmmmm.

Great story. Did not like the narrator.

The Jack Reacher character wasn't to bad, but all the other characters voices were irritating.

OMG NEVER SAW THAT COMING

I loved the story but never did I see that twist COMING. Very impressive. Amazing twist and turns.

Good story.

The story was good. The narration was top notch. Reacher was, well, Reacher was Reacher. I enjoyed it.

Chill never disappoints with Jack Reacher!

Reacher always keeps me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait for the next one. The narrator was excellent as always.