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Before Lee Child's Jack Reacher became a wanderer, stumbling into desperate situations and sorting them out with his two fists and sharp brain, he used his skill for the US Army's military police. When he is accused of a series of killings--women who left the army after sexual harassment proceedings found with their hearts stopped in baths full of camouflage paint--he has to use his skills to clear his name, and to do the Army and FBI's work for them. The near-impossible perfection of Reacher's physique and brain are met here by a puzzle that almost meets the same standard of perfection--the reason he is suspected is simply that perfect detectives are handy patsies for perfect murders, and Reacher is, besides, a man whom those in authority find making them itch...
"As a rule, the Bureau and the military don't get along too well."
"Well, there's a big surprise. Who the hell do you guys gel along with."
..."You know how it is. Military hates the Bureau, the Bureau hates CIA, everybody hates everybody else...So we need a go-between."
Reacher shrugged.
"I don't know anybody like that. I've been out too long."
Lee Child's remorselessly perverse ingenuity is working overtime in this, his fourth book, though like most great puzzles or tricks, his secrets depend a little heavily on mere misdirection. A book this driven by the central character's laconic aggression ought not to be quite as smart as this is, or quite as likeable--Lee Child's clever formula is to make that paradox work. --Roz Kaveney --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Lee Child's unputdownable thriller starring Jack Reacher features a chilling serial killer.
--This text refers to the
Audio CD
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Lee Child has created a masterpice with this book.
Ex-Military Policeman Jack Reacher is arrested by the FBI for a murder he didn't commit. When he finally proves his innocence, the FBI recruit him to try and catch the real killer. So begins a complicated web of events involving the military, the FBI and the Mafia that leaves everyone (including the reader) amazed once the facts are revealed.
I picked up this book completely by accident, it was a freebie given to me by some at the branch of Waterston's that I currently work for. At first glance I took it to be one of those trashy novels that I usually throw on a shelf and ignore. However after only reading a few pages I was totally hooked. This is the first Lee Child book that i've ever read but i've already started looking for more. The book is superb, its not only a "who-dunnit" but it's also a "how-dunnit". Child leaves you with only very sketchy details as to who is committing the multiple murders and also how they are committing them. Even better is the use of red-herrings to attempt to throw you off the scent. I'm usually fairly quick at picking up key details but in this case I was left almost totally in the dark until very nearly the last page. Unlike some other books, the plot never becomes far-fetched or unlikly to happen in real life. Child keeps a firm and steady grip on his characters, never loosing sight of where they are and what they are capable of.
All in all, well worth a read. I'd reccomend it for fans of Lee Child and new readers as well.
35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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Having read and enjoyed the first three books of Lee Child (Die Trying being my all time favourite), I eagerly anticipated The Visitor despite my earlier confusion of the same book titled Running Blind in the United States. The story leaps off to a 'pounding' start with Reacher's usual vigilante approach and quickly progresses to a web of blackmail, threat and deceit. The unscrupulous manipulations of the FBI in getting what they want is well depicted if not sometimes worrying and Reacher's ability to turn the tables around was very cleverly written. The killer, also known as The Visitor was also well portrayed with a feast of clues strewn here and there on its identity adding a clever twist at the end. Child's description of events is pretty thorough and realistic. It almost feels like you're Jack Reacher's shadow! Once again, here's a book that's screaming out for a movie to be made. This book was aptly named The Visitor and is an exceedingly fast paced, thrilling and entertaining book and Lee Child has once again surpassed himself.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i came accross this book by chance and I have no regret about buying it. Evene though the plot starts a little slow at first, it is thoroughly enjoyable and I found it really hard to put the book down. i actually had to get up at in the morning to finish the last 150 pages: I just had to know! I found it very easy to warm to Jack Reacher's enigmatic personality and character in this thriller book and despite his selfish personnality you can not help but admiring him for his thirst for justice. i am now working my way through all the Jack reacher novels and i love each and everyone of them.
I strongly recommend any of Lee Child's book.
I strongly recommend any of Lee Child's book.
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Thrill-a-minute stuff.
I am, rather quickly, making my way through the Jack Reacher series of Lee Child novels having discovered him whilst overseas for a prolonged period. Read more
Published 5 days ago by G. Pugh
An early Reacher
Interesting to read an early Jack Reacher story having read a number of later ones. Good yarn somewhat unrealistic scenario but entertaining nevertheless
Published 12 days ago by moonreader
Four and a half stars
This is definitely not the best Lee Child novel, but it clears well above the average. The MO requires a certain amount of suspended disbelief, but is that not true about many... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Lukasz Golowanow
The Visitor
This is a typically exiting Jack Reacher adventure which moves on a fast pace and keeps keeps you guessing until the end. Reacher is up against his cleverest adversary yet. Read more
Published 27 days ago by SCW
brilliant again.
Once more it'a a book you just can't put down. Can't wait to start my next one. Sure it will be just as good.
Published 1 month ago by doris
Excellent read
Only just discovered Lee Child and working through his books in chronological order. Read four so far and enjoyed all of them equally. They keep you interested right to the end. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. C. Lightburn
Easy read
I have been reading all the Lee Childs / Reached books and this one does not disappoint. Difficult to put down and the story gathers pace before reaching the climax. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andy
the visotor
this is one of the best of Lee Child , easy reading chapters . the plot and various actions keep the reader from putting the book down.!!!!!!!!!
Published 2 months ago by andy
The Visitor, by Lee Child
Thoroughly entertaining escapism, although I did guess the final plot twist fairly early on. Still enjoyed the telling of the story, though. Lee Child is a safe pair of hands.
Published 2 months ago by John M
Jack
Jack os an amazing man.you can visualize him while reading.just a shame that I cannot see Tom cruise in the same light in making the one shot. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ann cook
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