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A Wanted Man: A Jack Reacher Novel Audiobook
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A masterpiece of suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child Four people in a car, hoping to make Chicago by morning. One man driving, eyes on the road. Another man next to him, telling stories that don’t add up. A woman in the back, silent and worried. And next to her, a huge man with a broken nose, hitching a ride east to Virginia. An hour behind them, a man lies stabbed to death in an old pumping station. He was seen going in with two others, but he never came out. He has been executed, the knife work professional, the killers vanished. Within minutes, the police are notified. Within hours, the FBI descends, laying claim to the victim without ever saying who he was or why he was there. All Reacher wanted was a ride to Virginia. All he did was stick out his thumb. But he soon discovers he has hitched more than a ride. He has tied himself to a massive conspiracy that makes him a threat—to both sides at once. In Lee Child’s white-hot thriller, nothing is what it seems, and nobody is telling the truth. As the tension rises, the twists come fast and furious, keeping readers guessing and gasping until the explosive finale. Praise for #1 bestselling author Lee Child and his Reacher series “Child is a superb craftsman of suspense.”—Entertainment Weekly “The truth about Reacher gets better and better.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times “Implausible, irresistible Reacher remains just about the best butt-kicker in thriller-lit.”—Kirkus Reviews “Like his hero Jack Reacher, Lee Child seems to make no wrong steps.”—Associated Press “Lee Child [is] the current poster-boy of American crime fiction.”—Los Angeles Times “Indisputably the best escape artist in this escapist genre.”—Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times “Jack Reacher is much more like the heir to the Op and Marlowe than Spenser ever was.”—Esquire
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"This was my first Reacher book. It took me awhile to get into it, and I kept feeling like I was missing something. Guess I should have started with book number one! I still found it exciting, once I got into it. If the older ones are better, I definitely need to go back and start at the beginning."
— Susan (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Subtle and nuanced [with] seductive writing and irresistible plot twists.”
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“Lucky listeners who are unfamiliar with previous Jack Reacher adventures by Lee Child and narrator Dick Hill are in for a treat…Hill brings out the personalities of the men, who are killers, and the woman, a reluctant witness. His flawless performance builds tension as the listener wonders how Reacher will save the day. Hill gives his special twist to the characters, making them all a little edgier. A notable challenge, Reacher has a broken nose, which is reflected in his speech.”
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“Smart, breathless…[with] one of the best female characters in the whole Reacher series.”
— New York Times -
“Furious action…Child keeps the pacing swift and the surprises rolling…[A] feverishly thrilling series.”
— Miami Herald -
“Child’s surprise-filled seventeenth Jack Reacher novel takes the ex-military policeman on a wild road ride that builds to a terrific slam-bang climax…While the erratic trip through America’s heartland doesn’t always follow a logical path, Reacher displays his acuity, patience, endurance, and military skills in the exhilarating fashion series fans have come to expect.”
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“To survive, Jack must use his wits more than ever. His statistical knowledge, analytical thinking, and insight into human behavior help him dig deep into a multilayered puzzle well before the need for an all-out physical confrontation builds to a heart-racing climax. VERDICT Fans will devour this volume quickly and long for the next Reacher novel.”
— Library Journal
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A Publishers Weekly bestseller
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A Kirkus Reviews Top 25 Book, September 2012
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Longlisted for the 2014 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award
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An iBooks bestseller in Mystery Thrillers
A Wanted Man Listener Reviews
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Bernd Plikat, 1/13/2025
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Ron Beymer, 9/5/2022
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Valeriy Aksenov, 10/12/2021
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" If you're a Reacher fan you will like this. Not the best but certainly not the worse. I enjoyed it. "
— Bob, 2/15/2014 -
" I liked it! Toward the end I couldn't put it down! I live in Des Moines and much of the book is set in Iowa. My only complaint with the book is that it's obvious that the author did not visit Iowa as part of his research for the book. Small complaint, because the book was a fun read! "
— Dave, 1/20/2014 -
" Just Jack Reacher doing what Jack Reacher does... "
— Kelsey, 1/16/2014 -
" Jack Reacher teams up with 2 smart women, Sorenson and Delfuenso, to defeat a terrorist banking system named Wadiah, meaning safekeeping. "
— Jimajima9, 1/12/2014 -
" As usual a quick, entertaining, completely surreal read. Jack Reacher is super man. "
— Tatiana, 1/4/2014 -
" This may be my last Jack Reacher book. It was boring, formulaiic and it lacked energy and action. There was too much focus on the directin of the roads, north south... Then , when the shooting started, I thought he was in a carnival it was so one sided. Against to many and, and and. Lee Child needs a better editor. He also kept using the same sayings throughout the book. "
— Cathy, 1/4/2014 -
" Fairly typical of the series, which means it was an enjoyable read and kept my interest until the end. It was entertaining and kept you guessing and had some good twists and surprise deaths. "
— Jason, 1/3/2014 -
" Two stars is generous. Is Child running out of steam on the Reacher character? It certainly seems so. Boring as hell book. Reacher sits in a car much of the time, trying to work out a crime. What happened to our over-the-top man of action? "
— Carter, 12/31/2013 -
" I've read a few of Lee Child's books, and they have all been good, readable books. This is one of the books where the main character is Jack Reacher, who is a staple character for him. This book was well-written and an smooth read, so go for it if this book is your type of book. "
— Scott, 11/28/2013 -
" An unbelievably boring one of Jack Reacher series. Only read if u are an avid fan like me. "
— Janani, 11/18/2013 -
" I love Lee Child's writing and this book, like all the others in the series keeps you interested and reading on throughout. I can hardly wait for the next book to be published. "
— Pearl, 11/1/2013 -
" Only one of two authors I buy in hardback, Lee Child's books are always ones I hate to put down. While this one didn't seem as fresh as others--how could it after 17?--I still enjoyed every page and regret the long wait for the next one. "
— Donna, 11/1/2013 -
" I liked the book. While it is not great literature, Child follows his successful formula for the Reacher series. A good quick action read. "
— Ken, 11/1/2013 -
" This is not the best Reacher book, by far,but it was entertaining "
— Mike, 9/24/2013 -
" Another great Jack Reacher book (how on *earth* could Tom Cruise think he could be Reacher?). Not as clever as some have been, but still a good read. "
— Philippa, 8/21/2013 -
" Lee Child is always good. This is no exception--Jack Reacher(not Tom Cruise)in great form. "
— Anne, 8/1/2013 -
" I was giving up on him but he's bounced right back with another cracking read. Some folks will be disappointed though, no gratuitous language, sex or violence. Very cleverly plotted & scripted - a real page turner. "
— Don, 7/25/2013 -
" Always a good read! This one was a little different in from the rest as it was not quite as action-packed. Still, the action was there and it was satisfying! "
— Orange, 7/8/2013 -
" Lee Child spins a good tale ..... Jack Reacher - "superman"! "
— Martha, 6/21/2013 -
" I'll be listening to Lee Child and thinking to myself, "How does he do it? How does he describe things in such minute detail and still manage to hold my interest?" And he did it again with this book. Setting up a situation and pulling me through it masterfully. "
— Luan, 5/26/2013 -
" I love Jack Reacher mysteries, usually, but this one while starting off interesting lost me half way through. There were too many characters who didn't quite fit with the story and I never could quite figure out who the bad guys really were. "
— Debbie, 5/18/2013 -
" A really good story fast paced and good characters. Just another good book in the Reacher line. "
— P.e.lolo, 4/26/2013 -
" Great return to form in this latest Reacher thriller. The story is fast paced as always, the plot twists are brilliant and Reacher himself is kicking ass as usual. "
— Nanne, 3/28/2013 -
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Debra, 12/31/2012
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" Typical Reacher, with a few surprises thrown in. "
— Ed, 12/31/2012 -
" LOVE Jack Reacher! Another solid page turner. "
— Joanne, 11/12/2012 -
" Poor Dick Hill forced to read Reacher with a broken nose. Would that broken nose be more explicable if I had read/listened to the previous Reacher novel? So absolutely far fetched. "
— Anna, 10/24/2012 -
" I am sorry to say that I think the Jack Reacher series has just about run its course. After a lethargic start, the action slowly picks up, but by the time I reached the end (which was a foregone conclusion) I was just ready to be done. Too bad! I really enjoyed so many of these books. "
— Jaron, 10/20/2012 -
" Not as good as earlier Jack Reacher books but a pretty decent outing nevertheless for this immensely popular and entertaining character. It's good lightweight fun. "
— Z28, 9/15/2012 -
" I know some have hated this book but I honestly thought it was very enjoyable and a worthy addition to this great book series. "
— Eddie M., 9/8/2012 -
" I've generally enjoyed previous books in this series so this one was an unpleasant surprise. I simply couldn't believe how awful this book was and how painful it was to read. This will definitely be my last Jack Reacher novel. "
— Kelly W., 9/5/2012 -
" Jack Reacher is an iconic character and his 17th outing is a real doozy. 'A Wanted Man' is a very satisfying and entertaining read with plenty of twists and turns. "
— Rick R., 9/3/2012 -
" Too many slow sections and too little action. Skip this Jack Reacher outing. "
— Andy J., 9/1/2012
About Lee Child
Lee Child is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Reacher series and the complete Jack Reacher story collection, No Middle Name. Foreign rights in the Reacher series have sold in one hundred territories. Two blockbusting Jack Reacher movies have been made so far, based on his novels. He is the recipient of many awards, including the CWA’s Diamond Dagger for a writer of an outstanding body of crime fiction, the International Thriller Writers’ ThrillerMaster, and the Theakstons Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction Award. He is a native of England and a former television director.
About Dick Hill
Dick Hill was one of the most awarded narrators in the business. We was named by AudioFile magazine as a Golden Voice and also as a Voice of the Century. He earned several of the prestigious annua Audie Awards for Best Narration and thirty-four AudioFile Earphones Awards. In addition to narrating, he both acted in and wrote for the theater. He passed away in 2022.