Lee Child’s Jack Reacher Books 1-6 by Lee Child (PDF)

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For the first time—the first six explosive novels in Lee Child’s #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Reacher series—now together in one e-book collection!DON’T MISS REACHER ON PRIME VIDEO! KILLING FLOOR Ex-military policeman Jack Reacher isn’t in the small town of Margrave, Georgia for less than an hour before he’s arrested for murder. Not much of a welcome. All Reacher knows is that he didn’t kill anybody. At least not lately. But he doesn’t stand a chance of convincing anyone. Not a chance in hell… DIE TRYING When a woman is kidnapped off a Chicago street in broad daylight, Jack Reacher is unlucky enough to be taken with her. They’re at the mercy of a group of men demanding an impossible ransom. Because Reacher’s female companion is worth more than he imagines. Now he has to save them both—from the inside out—or die trying… TRIPWIRE Reacher’s anonymity in Florida is shattered by an investigator who’s looking for him. But soon after his arrival, the man is murdered. Retracing the PI’s trail back to New York, Reacher wants to find out who was looking for him—and why. But he never expected the reasons to be so personal…or lethal. RUNNING BLIND Across the country, women are being murdered, victims of a disciplined and clever killer who leaves no evidence, no fatal wounds, no signs of struggle, and no apparent motive. They are truly perfect crimes. In fact, there’s only one thing that links the victims…Jack Reacher.ECHO RUNNING Thumbing across the scorched Texas desert, Jack Reacher has nowhere to go and all the time in the world to get there. Cruising the same stretch of two-lane blacktop is Carmen Greer. For Reacher, a lift comes with a hitch. Carmen’s got a wild story—about her husband, her family, and a hometown that’s pure gothic. She’s also got a plan for all of them. And now Reacher’s part of it… WITHOUT FAIL Skilled, cautious, and anonymous, Jack Reacher is perfect for the job: assassinate the vice president of the United States. In theory, that is. A female Secret Service agent wants Reacher to find the holes in her system, and fast—because a covert group already has the vice president in their sights. And they’ve planned for everything…except for Reacher.

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⭐Lee Child created Jack Reacher out of necessity. Child was fired from his previous job shortly after receiving a raise and turned to writing for the answer to income. In the introduction to the first Reacher novel, Killing Floor, Lee Child wrote, “Character is king.” While creating Reacher, Child kept in mind an, “Old fashioned hero who had no problems.” Child did not want Reacher to have kryptonite. He wanted to create a clear thinking, rational type of character who would also have a clear sense of right and wrong, along with the ability to set matters straight in a hurry. He called his new hero “Jack, no middle name, Reacher.” Reacher appeals to a broad audience because he stands up for the oppressed. The feeling of oppression is widespread throughout today’s society. As Reacher overthrows the oppression in each novel, victory and renewal are felt by the audience. Reacher’s uncanny ability to make the audience think like him and share in the victory of overthrowing the oppressor make him the best character ever created.While creating Reacher, Child wanted to introduce a character that would be remembered. He broke the process down into three main categories. The first being about the character himself. He must have a reason to be remembered. When going through his own steps to make the character memorable Child wrote, “Who remembers Lone Ranger? Everybody. Who remembers any actual Lone Ranger story lines? Nobody.” Reacher is memorable due to his unique life story and physical appearance. At six feet, five inches tall, and 250 pounds, Reacher is not easily forgotten. The importance of Reacher’s size stood out when Lee Child’s book, One Shot, was made into a movie. Tom Cruise, who stands at five feet, seven inches, was cast to play the role of Reacher. Many Reacher fans, including Carolyn Kellogg of the Los Angeles Times, were disappointed in the movie because of the lack of Reacher’s imposing size. Kellogg wrote “They are not looking forward to seeing Tom Cruise, not known for his bulk, portray the hero of Child’s novels.” Child’s second category was based upon capturing a new idea. If someone has already had a similar idea, or started a new trend, it’s already too late. Instead of joining an existing popular bandwagon, Child chose to create something new. A hero without a weakness. A hero who stood up for the oppressed. Child’s third criteria was that a character cannot be designed too specifically. There must be room to fill in information about the character. Child accomplishes this by giving Reacher a nonspecific past. Leaving an uncertain past was how Child was able to create a vague new character that keeps readers wanting to learn more.Child’s new process for creating a character produced an ex-military police investigator. Reacher served in the U.S. Army and has brought the same attitude back to civilian life. Although Reacher is highly trained and skilled in combat, he does not have extensive experience in civilian life. Child did not want Reacher to have a flawless transition from the military to civilian life. In Killing Floor Child wrote, “I had noticed that people who have spent their lives in the military have trouble adjusting to civilian life afterward,” and “His transition from the rough, tough world of the army made him a fish out of water in civilian life.” Child did not want Reacher to breeze through normal life like so many characters do. Having such a unique background allows Reacher to view civilian life through a different lens.What Jack Reacher lacks in everyday practicality he makes up for in military training. Reacher rarely carries more than his toothbrush and ATM card. He does not even have a driver’s license. Reacher grew up in military bases around the world, graduated from West Point, and then went straight into the Army. He was then abruptly released from the Army following the collapse of the cold war. He never led a normal civilian life. While some may view this as a disadvantage, it is not. Having few physical possessions to worry about and take care of enables Reacher to focus fully on the task at hand. Jack Reacher, having been a major in the U.S. Army for 13 years, carries with him a sense of pride and duty toward his country. I felt some of the same patriotism when I attended Buckeye Boys State last summer. I can certainly relate to the sense of respect and honor that Reacher shows toward his country. However, Reacher’s patriotism is not blind. He once commented on the difference between patriotism and common sense. “Exactly patriotic. My country, right or wrong. Which means nothing, unless you admit your country is wrong sometimes. Loving a country that was right all the time would be common sense, not patriotism.” I feel similarly that it is part of one’s duty to his or her country to stand up for what they believe is right and to stand for change when necessary. When it comes to standing up for the oppressed, Jack Reacher excels. He always has a clear goal and motive. Reacher is also decisive and makes decisions quickly, often leading readers through his thought process. This makes the reader feel like they are there with Reacher, about to topple the oppressors and free the oppressed. Reacher was once quoted as saying, “I just hate the big guy. I hate big smug people who think they can get away with things.” The real oppressors in true life are often not punished, but when Reacher liberates the victims in the novels, there is a feeling of gratification knowing that the oppressed have been redeemed. In real life many people are forced into the role of the oppressed and often need liberated from the oppressor. However, in a Reacher novel, the audience can experience the satisfaction as Reacher overthrows the oppressors. The reader enjoys sharing the role of the hero.As a hero, Jack Reacher needs to know the difference between what is right and what is wrong. He often takes a vigilante standpoint on matters the police have a hard time controlling. Lee Child’s plots almost always walk a fine line of criminal activity that seems above the law or that somehow slips through the cracks of established law enforcement. This is where Reacher steps in. The idea of Reacher working above the police is expressed well by Malcom Gladwell, from The New Yorker, who wrote about Reacher’s take on the law. “Our contemporary fantasy is about lawlessness: about what would happen if the institutions of civility melted away and all we were left with was a hard-muscled, rangy guy who could do all the necessary calculations in his head to insure that the bad guy got what he had coming.” What is right and wrong is often not clear throughout life, but Reacher seems to easily identify the oppressors and proceed to remedy the situation. A decisive attitude, along with Reacher’s ability to recognize the difference between right and wrong, are strong pillars of his attractive personality.Some would say a character who is not flawed in some way towards his opponents would be boring, because he will always win. However, this is not the case with Jack Reacher. Regarding the question of character boredom, Lee Child wrote, “Shouldn’t it be boring? In theory, yes. But readers don’t agree. Because actually he has many problems. He’s awkward in civilian society. The contrast between his narrow and highly developed skills and his general helplessness humanizes him. It gives him dimension. He thinks he’s fine. He thinks he’s normal.” This is how Reacher can almost be a superhero yet remain realistic as he still has human qualities that we can all relate to.Jack Reacher is enjoyed by many because of how Lee Child presents his hero to the audience. Reacher is not quite like anybody else, and that is what makes him special. He views the world from a unique perspective. Because of Reacher’s skills and background, he is often able to take care of what the police cannot. The feeling the reader gets when order is restored and the oppressors are dealt deserved justice is not just one of vindication, but also of closure. The reader hopes that similar oppression in real life could also be overthrown. A world without oppression is an ideal goal that everyone can agree upon. As an audience we strive to escape the real world, where we can be hurt and oppressed, to the world of Jack Reacher, where justice is freely dealt. Having the ability to instill a feeling of vengeance and closure in the audience’s mind makes Jack Reacher the greatest character of all time.

⭐I came to the books after seeing both Cruise movies. Multiple times. We bought a new house, and the previous owner had left behind a copy of “Never Go Back.” I couldn’t put it down.Here may be the perfect character. An everyday superman. A bit like the Bruce Willis character from Unbreakable. With incredible observation skills instead of second sight.You will hear a lot of whining about Tom Cruise, the shortest man in Hollywood, playing the character. If I had read the books first, I might agree. But I do not.Each book conjures the image of Cruise as Reacher in my mind. Cruise got the character right. The attitude. And even at his age, he has the moves. To me that is paramount. Everything else is camera angle.I would rather see the studio cast short people all around Cruise than see a Dwayne Johnson type doing Reacher. First time his one eyebrow comes up, it’s game over. Might as well let Mel Brooks direct it.You will like these stories whether you saw the films or not. But I suggest the films first. Cruise knocks it out of the park.

⭐Great bundle of six books. Very quick reads. Stories flow smoothly. So enjoyed these stories, finding someone that is able to do the things you think about doing. Thank you!

⭐This book is so engaging and really is a great story. I am enjoying it more than I expected.

⭐Bought as Christmas present. He love them

⭐I’m a bit of book hoarder and love to keep collections. The box set came in quite quickly and had all the books. I did find odd that it had white paper which smelled a bit weird and the margins are pretty narrow which can be a bit harsh. But you get what you pay for.All in all, good product if you’re only interested in reading them once or twice.

⭐Reacher is always in the middle of mayhem and comes out smelling like a rose. Great set of books to read.

⭐This author has over 20 books, but this is a good set to get started with

⭐Loved the box set really happy birthdayI hope to read them when he has read them maybe next birthday !

⭐Good books

⭐Importado de USA me llego en 2 dias! Wow. Y como casi siempre en perfecto estado.Por el precio y la calidad del autor estaban muy barato!!! ($400 algo)Me encanta Lee Child y Jack Reacher así que estoy ya encantada. También añadir los 1eros 6 libros de Lee Child/Jack Reacher a mi biblioteca es algo muy padre.Lo único que sí es las hojas son un poco grises como si de reciclado… a mi no me molesta pero es algo que si compraras separadamente la calidad seria más alta y lo sé porque tengo en paperback Killing Floor y esta en mejor calidad pero por el había pagado más de $200 por solamente 1 libro (de lo que recoerdo.)Disfruten!!!I have not had a chance to read these books but I do own and have read a number of Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child. I thoroughly enjoy his writing as I do a few other authors whose works I try to purchase often. The only thing that has ever bothered me is how LC allowed tiny 5’7″ “Mission Impossible” to play the role of a 6’5″ 255 lb character. I have not thought of an appropriate actor but someone like Dwayne Murphy (The Rock) would fit the bill. At some point I will buy any of the other JR books that I don’t already own which I think number about 5.

⭐The first three books were fine.However,the next three books were just a repeat of the first three.Instead of getting 6 books,essentially I only got 3 as the other 3 were exact the same as the first three only with different titles.I would like to return them to you.

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