Jack reacher, then titled one shot, was originally slated to be released in february 20. Jack reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name while on the run as a fugitive from the law. Jack reacher is almost seventeen, and he stops in new york city on the way to visit his brother at west point. Jack reacher is one of the more consistent series out there. A complete list of jack reacher books in order penlighten. Jack reacher finds trouble in texas in the fifth novel in lee childs new york times bestselling series. The series follows his exploits all across america and. Very apt in this case with the casting for jack himself. The summer heat is suffocating, the city is bankrupt, and the mad gunman known as son of sam is still on the loose. Thumbing across the scorched texas desert, jack reacher. Lee child has been publishing a new addition to the jack reacher series annually ever since the series started with killing floor in 1997. Its just a list of all the jack reacher books, both chronologically and alphabetically. Jack reacher books in order books like jack reacher.
See the complete jack reacher series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Jack reacher collection 20122016 an action crime thriller film series based on novels by author lee child based on jack reacher. Lee child started to write this series back in 1997 with his debut novel killing floor, the first book in the jack reacher series, at least in. The jack reacher series is one of the most popular book series out there, and some of the books have been made into movies. Being quite new to the jack reacher series, i was intrigued to hear one is being turned into a film. Although the land has been a place of much turmoil, some positive things have arisen for it, as it was in jonesboro, arkansas that john grisham was born. I recommend this order myself for lee childs series featuring the character jack reacher. To read the books in the proper chronological order, starting from a young jack reacher of age until today, follow the order below. A former major in the united states army military police corps, reacher roams the united states taking odd jobs and investigating suspicious and frequently dangerous situations. Five years ago, reacher sorted and destroyed a team of arms dealers before he moved on. More than eight of the novels he has written have been adapted into films and performed well at the box office.
Not only in terms of quality, but in frequency of publication. In march 2012, the release date was brought forward by paramount pictures to december 21, 2012, hoping to capitalize on the box office success of cruises mission. Welcome to the website of lee child, the creator of jack reacher. The 10 best jack reacher books, according to goodreads.
Order of john grisham books john grisham is one of the most famous fiction authors of alltime. There are 24 books in lee childs highly successful jack reacher series, with another heading our way this autumn plus one short story collection. They are arranged in the order of years of production which is also the arrangement of the series. The former lawyer is famous for his legal thrillers, although hes written quite a few great books that have never ended up in a courtroom. I always like to read books in the order they were written and before my imaginings are hijacked by the film director. To continue reading, get the full word biography in lee child books in order. Jack reacher books in order jack reacher short stories in order jack reacher in order books and short stories listed by publication date and the order in which the story events occur a complete list of short stories, standalone novels, and nonfiction plus a lee child biography. In the new jack reacher book, blue moon, reacher comes to the aid of an elderly couple. Jack reacher is a drifter and exmilitary policeman. The affair 2011 amazon this is another prequel set just before killing floor. In the first thriller were introduced to jack reacher, a dangerous and unattainable lone ranger who used to be in the military. The story won two awards for best first novel and was a clear indication of things to come as lee has gone on to sell millions more books and became a nyt bestselling novelist in the process. The writter makes sure to captivate his readers and makes them go back for more.
Murderer which features reacher and temperance brennan. Really good to here that you have started the jack reacher books, once you have finished then go onto the films as these are fun as well, look back at my website for more info about the jack reacher tv series that is being done soon. Thanks so much sheldon for compiling the chronological order of the jack reacher book series. I often buy books from our local thrift stores and happened upon a lee child book at one of them. Each book in the series is a selfcontained story, and the plot of each book relies very little on the prior books in the series. Jack reacher is the fictional protagonist of stories written by british author lee child. I love that the story usually covers a specific topic in america, and therefore creates more awareness of it. This was both the first novel released by lee child and the first to feature jack reacher. Jack reacher is a fictional protagonist of a series of novels, novellas and short stories by british author jim grant under the pen name lee child. This includes the firm, which became a film in 1993, and was later made into a tv series. In alphabetical order, you disregard the words a, an, and the when alphabetizing books, but this not how the list is written, so it is confusing. In chronological order, the enemy would be the first book to read, as it takes place while reacher is still in the military followed by night school.
The american south has long been a point of interest to historians as it was the place where slavery once boomed and racisim ran rampant. Here youll find information on the reacher novels and short stories, non reacher short stories, two international movies. Some days i wake up and wish that today is the day that i get hit over the head and get amnesia so i can read the jack reacher stories all over again. Nov 25, 2015 looking for a list of jack reacher books in order. He also talks about the character of reacher himself and choosing locations he uses in his books and much more. Reacher roams the united states taking odd jobs and investigating suspicious and frequently dangerous situations. We have a bibliography of his written material so you can check off what youve read see books or.
It makes it a bit tricky for keeping track of which jack reacher books youve read, but lee child wrote them in such a way that each stories exists on its own. Below is a list of all the novels by john sandford. Lee child is the bestselling author of the jack reacher books, a series about jack reacher, a former major in the u. Dont care about the reading order for jack reacher books. Each book in the series is a selfcontained story, and the plot of each book relies very little on. The book chronologically covers the very end of the time jack was in the military, and it transitions into the first book written, killing floor.
Impossible ghost protocol, which was released at a similar point in 2011. The short stories have second son reacher is and high heat reacher is 16. Want to read the jack reacher books in chronological order. The first book in lee childs series, killing floor, is so good it seems a shame not to start there, but this is a series you can dip into at different stages because. The transformation of john grisham books into movies. Information on bestselling writer lee childs novels, tour schedule and more. Lee child is known for his jack reacher series of books. The affair would be the next book to read, as it covers the end of reachers military career, and leads into killing floor. Lee childs jack reacher books in order fantastic fiction. This series began in 1997 with killing floor and has spawned many more novels in the series. Jack reacher is a fictional protagonist of a series of novels, novellas and short stories by. With tom cruise, rosamund pike, richard jenkins, werner herzog.
Below is a list of the jack reacher novels in order of when they were first released. I was looking forward to one shot and wasnt disappointed. Jack reacher, exmilitary policeman relaxed in women are being murdered nationwide by a killer. You have 3 choices when choosing the reading order for lee childs series of jack reacher books. By publishing date in chronological order continue reading. The hunt for jack reacher series diane capri licensed to. Dec 01, 2015 yes i agree, john grisham is my favourite. After reading that one, i began to look for others, promising myself that i would read them after i retired.
The reacher novels are written either in the firstperson or thirdperson. Author of the jack reacher books, lee answers fan questions such as what he intends doing with the reacher character and where he wants to take the reacher series in the future. Jack reacher chronological order series 25 primary works 36 total works not the order of release, but the reacher books and stories chronologically, from his youth to his adulthood. Mar 29, 2018 thanks for the comments on the jack reacher books in order post. The jack reacher series is a series of novels written by the british author lee child. There are only a handful of references to previous stories and some books have no references at all. Grisham has experienced much success with the silver screen. Want to read the jack reacher books in order of publishing date. Chronological order of jack reacher books in chronological order, the enemy would be the first book to read, as it takes place while reacher is still in the military followed by night school. Jack reacher chronological order series by lee child.
The jack reacher chronological order book series by lee child includes books the enemy, night school, the affair, and several more. See the complete jack reacher chronological order series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This fictional character has won the hearts of millions of people all across the globe with his superhumanyetbelievable qualities and his advanced fighting skills and military intelligence. A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims.