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The Enemy

Jack Reacher 8

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The Enemy

Written by: Lee Child, Lee Child
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Read by award-winning narrator Jeff Harding.

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


North Carolina. New Year's Day, 1990. A soldier is found dead in a sleazy motel bed.

Jack Reacher is the officer on duty. The soldier turns out to be a two-star general.

The situation is bad enough, then Reacher finds the body of the general's wife.

This stomach-churning thriller turns back the clock to a younger Reacher, in dogtags. A Reacher who still believes in the service. A Reacher who imposes army discipline. Even if only in his own pragmatic way...

Although the Jack Reacher novels can be listened to in any order, The Enemy is 8th in the series.


'There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes' Mick Herron

'The thing about Lee Child's books is that you can't put the damn things down. . .there's something about his writing that's addictive. The Enemy is no exception. . .Superb.' Independent on Sunday

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

©2004 Lee Child (P)2013 Isis Publishing Ltd, Random House Audiobooks

 Crime Thrillers Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic Reviews

Complex, classy crime
One of the best writers in this genre ... And nobody does it better
The thing about Lee Child's books is that you can't put the damn things down... there's something about his writing that's addictive. The Enemy is no exception...Superb
Lee Child fans will love this prequel to the bestselling Jack Reacher novels. At last Child shares the events that shaped the maverick hero of his last six novels into an ass-kicking, irreverent good guy. If you're one of the few people who haven't sampled the sublime thrill of a Child novel, this blast from the past is the best place to start
An unforgettable hero...may be the best Reacher book yet
Packs a Dirty Harry wallop...Lean, dynamic storytelling
Possibly Child's best Reacher novel yet
Another great book for him, gives us hero Jack Reacher's back-story. Hurrah (Kate Atkinson)
Lee Child writes a good story, twisting it into labyrinthine folds and keeping his readers guessing right to the end. He has obviously done his research
Utterley irresistible, proof that there is no substitute...
All stars
Most relevant
One of the best Reacher novels I have heard. And Harding's great narration makes it even better.

Best Reacher book and narration

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The moment where the title of the novel kicks in is superb. This young Reacher is shown to be what a young person is in their career. The story is good but often you feel a sense of loosing your attention.
But a good one in te series.

The Title Itself…

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just got bored with the narrative. but the story is still a piece of work.

Awesome novel.

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The Enemy pulls us back to Reacher’s military police days in 1990, and it’s one of the most gripping books in the series. A two-star general turns up dead in a cheap motel, a briefcase is missing, and what seems like a simple investigation quickly unravels into a web of politics, betrayal, and corruption at the Army’s highest levels.

This book shows Reacher at his core—sharp, stubborn, and unwilling to bend even when the entire system pushes back. It’s part mystery, part political thriller, and a fascinating look at how Reacher became the man we know. The audiobook narration nails the tension and grit, making this a perfect listen for longtime fans or newcomers.

A Brilliant Origin Story for Reacher Fans

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