Lee Child Books in Order | Jack Reacher

I recently stumbled across an author that was new to me -- Lee Child. I found out he has a mystery series of novels involving a character named Jack Reacher. So, now I am reading Lee Child books in order.

The first book I found was from mid-way in the series and titled "Without Fail". I loved it! So, as always, I started back at the beginning of the series with book one and have been reading them voraciously since. I am so looking forward to reading the latest book -- A Wanted Man but have been holding off so I read it within the context of the series.

I have read great reviews and am pretty darned sure I will love it. I have 2 more books to finish before I will come to the newest book. I think I will be reading a lot in any free time I have in the near future...

Image: A Wanted Man: A Jack Reacher Novel

the impact Jack Reacher Would Have with Readers

Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels are available in 41 languages in 96 countries and have sold worldwide, over 70 million copies. Did Mr. Child ever think it was possible after he was let go in a corporate restructuring and sat down with pen and paper to write his first book? Probably not.

Mr. Child has 17 books in the Reacher series with the newest edition due out this September. His fans and fans of the series call themselves "Reacher's Creatures". Talk about a loyal following (of which I am one!)

Mr,. Child has also published a book called "Reacher's Rules" which fans are eating up. It's 160 pages of the advice, mottos and sayings compiled from the 17 novels in the series. It's funny, serious and full of everyday wisdom. I can't wait to read it.

Every book is devoured by the public and has catapulted Child to the honor of being a New York Times Best Selling author. I'm sure in September, it'll happen again. Reacher's/Child's fans are nothing if not loyal.

One of the best articles I have ever read about Lee Child and Jack Reacher was written by Kevin Nance, Freelance Writer. The article was published in the Washington Post in December of 2012. Read it! If you're a fan of Child/Reacher, you'll love it!

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Jack Reacher Novels

I ordered all three of these books from Amazon after I had read Killing Floor. I have not been disappointed in the character of Jack Reacher or in the writing style of Lee Child.

The books grab you from the start and don't let go until you close it. I've got my mom reading them now. She is finishing them pretty fast and getting caught up in the jack Reacher fan club!

Die Trying by Lee Child
(#2 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

Tripwire by Lee Child
(#3 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

Running Blind by Lee Child
(#4 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

1. Jack Reacher eats pretty much anything he wants (or can find at times) and never gains an ounce. He's 6' 5" and 250 pounds of lethal human being. Wouldn't you love to eat anything you want and not have to worry about gaining weight?
2. He also does not workout in a traditional sense in order to keep his physique. He does walk an awful lot so I guess that and fighting the bad guys is enough for his metabolism.
3. Jack travels light -- the clothes on his back and the folding toothbrush in his pocket are about the only personal luggage he has. Wouldn't that be so much simpler to keep up with?
4. He's free of all the things most people go after with gusto -- mortgage, car, furnishings, wardrobes, and all that everyday stuff we are dream of attaining one day. It means nothing to him except "stuff" that would weigh him down.
5. He always gets the bad guy(s) in the end. Don't mess with him and he won't mess with you. If you do, you're going down!

Lee Child Books in Order

I have read and loved all of these books in the series. Each one has such a complete story but is different from the rest. Lee Child is truly a gifted writer.

My problem? Now that I have finished the series, I will have to wait until later this year for the newest book to be released! I am not a very patient person so this will not be a fun wait!

Write faster Lee!!!

One Shot by Lee Child (#9 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

The Hard Way by Lee Child (#10 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child (#11 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

Nothing to Lose by Lee Child (#12 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

Quote from:

~ Jack Reacher, Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child.

Lee Child Books in Order

As the series ages, the books just keep getting better and better! I loved the last three as much as the first three in the series.

I really am excited and can't wait for the next installment to be published later this year. "Never Go Back" promises a great story line from what I can gather on Lee Child's website and on his Facebook fan page. Check them out!

Worth Dying For by Lee Child (#15 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

The Affair by Lee Child (#16 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

A Wanted Man by Lee Child (#17 in the Jack Reacher Series)CHECK PRICE

1. Killing Floor ~ 1997
2. Die Trying ~ 1998
3. Tripwire ~ 1999
4. Running Blind ~ 2000

   (Published as The Visitor in the UK)

5. Echo Burning ~ 2001
6. Without Fail ~ 2002
7. Persuader ~ 2003
8. The Enemy ~ 2004
9. One Shot ~ 2005
10. The Hard Way ~ 2006
11. Bad Luck and Trouble ~ 2007
12. Nothing to Lose ~ 2008
13. Gone Tomorrow ~ 2009
14. 61 Hours ~ 2010
15. Worth Dying For ~ 2010
16. The Affair ~ 2011
17. A Wanted Man ~ 2012
18. Never Go Back ~ To be Released September, 2013

I'm a Mystery Genre junkie. I read them incessantly. Again, I tend to prefer the series books and Lee Child had me hooked right away. I read the newest book, "A Wanted Man" and wanted more!

I'm counting down the days until the next one is released, "Never Go Back" in September of this year. I can't wait!!

What about you? Leave me a note below!

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