The Affair: A Jack Reacher Novel

Name: The Affair: A Jack Reacher Novel
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (40790 reviews)
Author: Lee Child

by Lee Child

Mystery Thriller Thriller

4.5 (40,790)

4.5 stars from 40,790 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

543 pages~9.1 hr readPublished by זמורה־ביתןPublished 2011-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love Reacher but wanted to see where he came from and what shaped him into the man he became.
You enjoy military thrillers with clever protagonists who think three steps ahead of everyone else.
You appreciate mysteries where the real conflict isn't catching the killer but fighting the system that protects them.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer character-driven literary fiction over straightforward procedural plotting and action sequences.
You're looking for a standalone mystery. This is firmly part of the Reacher universe and builds on the broader canon.
You want surprising plot twists. The beats here are fairly predictable if you've read other thrillers in this style.

About this book

The Affair is set in 1997 and follows elite military cop Jack Reacher to Carter Crossing, Mississippi. Reacher is ordered undercover to investigate the murder of a young woman, with evidence pointing to a U.S. soldier who has powerful connections. Upon arrival, Reacher meets local sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux, who is determined to pursue justice and uncover secrets. Despite initial distrust, the two reluctantly work together. As Reacher seeks the truth, others work to conceal it. The resulting conspiracy challenges Reacher's faith in his mission and transforms him into a dangerous man.

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Currently around #22K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.5★ from 40,790 reviews

Gaining approximately 237 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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