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  • Never Go Back

  • Jack Reacher, Book 18
  • By: Lee Child
  • Narrated by: Dick Hill
  • Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (9,646 ratings)

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Never Go Back

By: Lee Child
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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Publisher's summary

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • THE BLOCKBUSTER JACK REACHER SERIES THAT INSPIRED THE STREAMING SERIES REACHER

Never Go Back is a novel of action-charged suspense starring “one of the best thriller characters at work today” (Newsweek).

Former military cop Jack Reacher makes it all the way from snowbound South Dakota to his destination in northeastern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.: the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. The old stone building is the closest thing to a home he ever had.

Reacher is there to meet—in person—the new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner, so far just a warm, intriguing voice on the phone.

But it isn’t Turner behind the CO’s desk. And Reacher is hit with two pieces of shocking news, one with serious criminal consequences, and one too personal to even think about.

When threatened, you can run or fight.

Reacher fights, aiming to find Turner and clear his name, barely a step ahead of the army, and the FBI, and the D.C. Metro police, and four unidentified thugs.

Combining an intricate puzzle of a plot and an exciting chase for truth and justice, Lee Child puts Reacher through his paces—and makes him question who he is, what he’s done, and the very future of his untethered life on the open road.

©2013 Lee Child (P)2013 Random House Audio
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Critic reviews

"Child is a superb craftsman of suspense." (Entertainment Weekly)

“A breathless cross-country spree . . . some of the best, wiliest writing [Lee] Child has ever done . . . Child’s bodacious action hero, Jack Reacher, has already tramped through 17 novels and three e-book singles. But his latest, Never Go Back, may be the best desert island reading in the series. It’s exceptionally well plotted. And full of wild surprises. And wise about Reacher’s peculiar nature. And positively Bunyanesque in its admiring contributions to Reacher lore.” (Janet Maslin, The New York Times)

“An adrenaline-charged, action-packed thriller . . . impossible to put down.” (Lansing State Journal)

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Still keeps me interested. Love it.

I can't wait till the next one. Great series. Well written. Basic stuff. Done well.
Reacher is s trip. I'm learning from him.

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Nobody Does It Better

The story is filled with the sentiment and hardcore excitement I've come to expect from Jack Reacher stories. The connection with the army was unexpected and kept me on the edge of my seat. Lee Child didn't disappoint, and Dick Hill was fantastic as always. It is a must read.

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another excellent Jack Reacher adventure

the story is great with a love interest and a bunch of interesting life twists to be worked through by the front character that is Reacher😁

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Not the best Reacher

Where does Never Go Back rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is another good reacher book. Not Child's best work, but it was entertaining as always. It always keeps me wishing for more.

Would you recommend Never Go Back to your friends? Why or why not?

If you are a fan of the series it is a must read

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Another great performance

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More stars needed!

This was the best Reacher yet. We loved it! Great story, it kept your mind going following his calculations and review of events. Need more like this one!

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Enjoyable but drags a little in the middle

Dick hill is a great narrator (as always). this story wasn't as engaging as some other books. it seemed to middle around small inconsequential details for a healthy chuck of the middle chapters and it wasn't as action packed as I'm used to in other Reacher novels. Regardless, enjoyable experience with audible and great narration.

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Another amazing read!

Very well written, and as enjoyable, as I have found each of these books to be.

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Great read

Love the entanglement of Reacher. Always a few twists!! The voice of Reacher is captivating !

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Excellent descriptive narrative

The writing is so descriptive that your mind easily creates a movie. The narrator is believable as Reacher since the story is from his perspective. The female voices not so much…But who can expect such a masculine voice to portray a feminine voice.

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One of the best

This was one of his best in the series. Constant action and he finally got to meet her.

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