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Worth Dying For

Worth Dying For

CrimeMystery
Pages
544
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

Jack Reacher stumbles into deadly trouble in rural Nebraska, where a powerful local clan, the Duncans, rules through fear. He quickly becomes entangled in their dangerous secrets, particularly an old, unsolved missing child case. As Reacher digs deeper, he uncovers a criminal network far more extensive than he imagined. Despite the escalating danger, walking away is simply not an option for him.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseMysteriousGrittyDark
Fish Out of WaterQuestReluctant HeroSurvival

Genres

Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller Adventure Military Short Stories

About the author

L
Lee Child

Lee Child was born in 1954 in Coventry, England, but spent his formative years in the nearby city of Birmingham. He went to law school in Sheffield, England, and after part-time work in the theater he joined Granada Television in Manchester for what turned out to be an eighteen-year career as a presentation director during British TV's "golden age." During his tenure his company made Brideshead Revisited, The Jewel in the Crown, Prime Suspect, and Cracker. He was fired in 1995 at the age of 40 a...

Characters

Jack ReacherProtagonist
The DuncansAntagonist
All characters in Worth Dying For

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book require reading previous entries in the series?

    While the Jack Reacher series is generally designed to be read in any order, this title is part of a specific four-book sequence that begins with 61 Hours and continues through A Wanted Man and Never Go Back. Reading these four in order provides a more cohesive experience regarding the protagonist's journey toward Virginia.

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