With more than 100 million copies sold, blockbuster screen adaptations that dominate global streaming, and a hero who has become a modern cultural archetype, Exit Strategy marks a historic moment: the 30th novel featuring Jack Reacher, the world’s favourite rebel hero.
Why This Book Matters
- Reacher at 30: A landmark entry in the acclaimed collaboration between Lee and Andrew Child, widely noted for injecting fresh energy, pace, and sharpness into the series.
- A Global Bestseller Legacy: The previous novel, In Too Deep (2024), was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, spending 13 consecutive weeks in the Top 10.
- Streaming Superpower: Reacher (Prime Video) remains one of India’s most-watched international series. Season 1 became Prime Video’s most-streamed debut globally, cementing Reacher’s cross-generational appeal.
- A Hero of the Times: As pop culture continues to grapple with themes of justice, autonomy, and vigilantism, Reacher stands as a symbol of personal integrity, moral clarity, and uncompromising action.
Inside the Book
- A Day That Starts Simple and Turns Deadly:
A coffee shop. A coat store. A handwritten note slipped into his pocket. Within hours, Reacher is pulled into a stranger’s desperate plea and he refuses to walk away. - Classic Reacher with a Sharp New Edge:
Baltimore’s gritty streets, unsuspected allies, and enemies who underestimate him, all delivered with the precision, tension, and signature pacing that define the Reacher universe. - A High-Stakes Spiral:
Every clue leads Reacher deeper into a web of danger where instinct, speed, and moral clarity are the only things he can rely on.
Early Praise for Jack Reacher & the Authors
- “If there is a more iconic character in modern fiction than Jack Reacher, I’d like to meet them.” — Daily Mirror
- “There’s only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.” — Mick Herron
- “It’s no wonder Jack Reacher is everyone’s favourite rebel hero.” — Karin Slaughter
- “These books are absolutely addictive. When you pick them up you can’t put them down.” — George R. R. Martin
- “Two Childs are even better than one.” — James Patterson
About the Authors
Lee Child is one of the world’s leading thriller writers. Born in Coventry and raised in Birmingham, he now lives in England’s Lake District. It is often said that a Reacher novel is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds. His books have sold more than 100 million copies and regularly top bestseller lists globally. He was named Author of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards and appointed CBE in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Andrew Child is the author of nine thrillers written under the name Andrew Grant and the younger brother of Lee Child. Born in Birmingham, he lives in Wyoming with his wife, the novelist Tasha Alexander.
