Make Me (with bonus short story Small Wars)

In 'Make Me', Jack Reacher arrives in a small American town only to find himself entangled in a web of mystery and danger. As he investigates the whereabouts of a missing private investigator, Reacher uncovers a chilling conspiracy that tests his skills and resolve. The stakes rise as he confronts shadowy figures and uncovers dark secrets lurking beneath the surface. This gripping thriller, complete with the bonus short story 'Small Wars', showcases Reacher's relentless pursuit of justice. Prepare for twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

By Lee Child

Published: 2016

"'Nobody's perfect. But you can always strive to be better, even if it means facing your darkest fears head-on.'"

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE BLOCKBUSTER JACK REACHER SERIES THAT INSPIRED TWO MAJOR MOTION PICTURES AND THE STREAMING SERIES REACHER ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Suspense magazine • Stephen King calls Jack Reacher “the coolest continuing series character”—and now he’s back in this masterly new thriller from Lee Child. “Why is this town called Mother’s Rest?” That’s all Reacher wants to know. But no one will tell him. It’s a tiny place hidden in a thousand square miles of wheat fields, with a railroad stop, and sullen and watchful people, and a worried woman named Michelle Chang, who mistakes him for someone else: her missing partner in a private investigation she thinks must have started small and then turned lethal. Reacher has no particular place to go, and all the time in the world to get there, and there’s something about Chang . . . so he teams up with her and starts to ask around. He thinks: How bad can this thing be? But before long he’s plunged into a desperate race through LA, Chicago, Phoenix, and San Francisco, and through the hidden parts of the internet, up against thugs and assassins every step of the way—right back to where he started, in Mother’s Rest, where he must confront the worst nightmare he could imagine. Walking away would have been easier. But as always, Reacher’s rule is: If you want me to stop, you’re going to have to make me.

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Lee Child

Lee Child is a bestselling British author best known for his Jack Reacher novels, a series that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. His debut novel, 'Killing Floor,' introduced the iconic character Jack Reacher in 1997, and since then, he has published over 25 novels in the series, including 'Die Trying,' 'Tripwire,' and 'The Killing Floor.' Child's writing style is characterized by sharp, engaging prose, relentless pace, and intricate plotting, often blending elements of thriller, mystery, and action. His work has been translated into numerous languages and adapted into film and television, solidifying his reputation as a master of contemporary fiction.

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Authors
Lee Child
Published
March 2016
Publisher
Dell
ISBN
0804178798
Language
English
Pages
578
Genres
FictionMystery and Thriller

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'Nobody's perfect. But you can always strive to be better, even if it means facing your darkest fears head-on.'

Make Me (with bonus short story Small Wars)

By Lee Child

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