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Die Trying

Jack Reacher, Book 2

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Die Trying

Written by: Lee Child
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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Read by award-winning narrator Jeff Harding.

**NOW A MAJOR PRIME TV SERIES STARRING ALAN RITCHSON**

Jack Reacher, alone, strolling nowhere. A Chicago street in bright sunshine. A young woman, struggling on crutches. Reacher offers her a steadying arm.

And turns to see a handgun aimed at his stomach.

Chained in a dark van racing across America, Reacher doesn't know why they've been kidnapped. The woman claims to be FBI. She's certainly tough enough. But at their remote destination, will raw courage be enough to overcome the hopeless odds?

Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Die Trying is the 2nd in the series.


'Cunning, explosive . . . A thumping good read.' Time Out

‘Jeff Harding’s [...] narration captures Reacher’s character perfectly [...] you have to savour every minute.’ The Sunday Times

© Lee Child 1998 (P) Penguin Audio 2017

 Action & Adventure Action Thrillers Crime Crime Thrillers Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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Critic Reviews

Jack Reacher is a wonderfully epic hero; tough, taciturn, yet vulnerable... Irresistible
Reacher combines the physique of the Commando-period Schwarzenegger with the analytical brilliance of Sherlock Holmes
The taut plot, set firmly in headline territory, lays bare the world of the rabid, worm-like militias crawling in the political underbelly of America... This is an action adventure that never gives you a moment's peace and quiet - an excellent read
Cunning and explosive...A thumping good read
A skilled, smart, violent page-turner
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not quite like. first one. storyline didn't feel very captivating and was quite predictable. first novel was much better with dynamic circumstances and story running much deeper

its Jack Richer

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I had read this book many years ago. finally listening to it and revisiting it. liked the performance

Good story great performance

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beautiful story line
liked the geography of the place described
very nice action and well description of about the plots
love the way the physics and machinery and the working of the system described

excellent story, well narrated

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Lee Child does not fail to keep you guessing..!!! With so many twists and turns you are just hooked up till the end.

Excellent read!!!

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Die Trying is a reminder that Lee Child doesn't always need to race out of the gates to deliver a remarkable thriller. The opening unfolds at a measured pace, carefully laying the groundwork and immersing the listener in the situation. Some may find it slower than other Reacher outings, but patience is richly rewarded.

What impressed me most was the level of detail. Child builds the world with confidence, giving the story a sense of scale and authenticity that makes the stakes feel real. Every conversation, every clue, and every decision serves a purpose. By the time the narrative reaches its final act, the tension is almost unbearable.

Reacher is in top form here—resourceful, resilient, and quietly brilliant. Watching him navigate seemingly impossible circumstances is a masterclass in suspense writing. And when the climax arrives, it delivers in spectacular fashion.

I found myself hoping for one of those classic Reacher epilogues—a quiet scene, a cup of coffee, a moment to breathe after the storm. Instead, Child chooses a different path. The ending is leaner and more abrupt than usual, but it suits the story and leaves a lasting impression.

The audiobook narration is excellent throughout, elevating an already compelling novel. Die Trying may begin as a slow burn, but it builds into one of the most rewarding listens in the series. A thoroughly engrossing thriller and an easy five stars.

A Brilliant Slow Burn with an Exceptional Payoff

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