Getting more of Jack Reacher

I've been a fan of Jack Reacher novels since I read my first Reacher novel 4 years ago. Reacher is the successor to such tough guy/knight in rusted armor protagonists as Travis McGee and Spenser. These are good escapism books and the quality of Lee Child's writing is a couple of cuts above the average for this type of novel. If you are attracted to this kind of book, give Reacher a try.

In 61 Hours, Reacher is on another road trip. That's how all the storys go. This one takes place in a Dakota winter. You could say that the cold is another character in the story, and adds to the very real tension developed in the story. I listened to this book through my iPod and my wife had to keep getting me to turn the thing off and pay attention to her. I was hooked through the entire novel, which ends on a bit of cliffhanger.

Reacher has always been a bit of a mystery. He has some quirks and attitudes that we get a bit of background on in 61 Hours. That slows the plot down just a bit. As a fan, I enjoyed this. A new reader might find it a minor irritation. There are still enough plot twists, threats and red herrings to move the story along. I fond this to be a genuine thriller and recommend it highly to tough guy with a heart of gold mystery novel fans.