In 'Night School,' Jack Reacher returns to a covert military assignment that draws him into a maelstrom of international intrigue. Set in the gripping atmosphere of the late 1990s, Reacher must unravel a complex plot that involves terrorism and a mysterious adversary. As he navigates through deceitful leads and high-stakes situations, the clock is ticking against him. The tightly woven narrative reveals the hidden truths of those in power and challenges Reacher's resourcefulness like never before. Will Reacher uncover the masterminds before chaos erupts, or will he become just another pawn in their dangerous game?
By Lee Child
Published: 2017
"You don't have to be a genius to outsmart your enemy; sometimes, you just need to know how to read between the lines."
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The incomparable hero of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back takes readers to school in his most explosive novel yet. After eleven straight global #1 bestsellers, discover the thrillers that The New York Times calls “utterly addictive.” Don’t miss a sneak peek of Lee Child’s new novel, The Midnight Line, in the back of the book. It’s 1996, and Reacher is still in the army. In the morning they give him a medal, and in the afternoon they send him back to school. That night he’s off the grid. Out of sight, out of mind. Two other men are in the classroom—an FBI agent and a CIA analyst. Each is a first-rate operator, each is fresh off a big win, and each is wondering what the hell they are doing there. Then they find out: A Jihadist sleeper cell in Hamburg, Germany, has received an unexpected visitor—a Saudi courier, seeking safe haven while waiting to rendezvous with persons unknown. A CIA asset, undercover inside the cell, has overheard the courier whisper a chilling message: “The American wants a hundred million dollars.” For what? And who from? Reacher and his two new friends are told to find the American. Reacher recruits the best soldier he has ever worked with: Sergeant Frances Neagley. Their mission heats up in more ways than one, while always keeping their eyes on the prize: If they don’t get their man, the world will suffer an epic act of terrorism. From Langley to Hamburg, Jalalabad to Kiev, Night School moves like a bullet through a treacherous landscape of double crosses, faked identities, and new and terrible enemies, as Reacher maneuvers inside the game and outside the law. Praise for Night School “The prose is crisp and clean, and the fighting is realistic. . . . This latest installment has all the classic ingredients: a great setting (Hamburg), a good villain, and a mystery that draws you in efficiently, escalates unpredictably, and has a satisfying resolution.”—The New Yorker “Another timely tour de force . . . The taut thriller is textbook [Lee] Child: fast-paced and topical with a ‘ripped from the headlines’ feel.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune “As gripping as ever.”—The Florida Times-Union Praise for #1 bestselling author Lee Child and his Jack Reacher series “Reacher [is] one of this century’s most original, tantalizing pop-fiction heroes.”—The Washington Post
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“You don't have to be a genius to outsmart your enemy; sometimes, you just need to know how to read between the lines.”
Night School
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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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