The Affair
The Affair by Lee Child, published by Bantam in 2012, is a gripping addition to the Jack Reacher series, spanning 541 pages in English. Set in March 1997, the narrative begins with a murder in Mississippi, where a woman is found with her throat cut. Jack Reacher, then a major in the military police, is dispatched undercover to investigate the crime, which raises questions about the involvement of local residents or soldiers from a nearby army base.
Readers will delve into a complex investigation led by Reacher and a county sheriff who is both a former U.S. Marine and a striking presence. As the plot unfolds, themes of military loyalty and personal morality come to the forefront, challenging Reacher’s sense of duty and his relationship with the army. This edition provides insight into a pivotal moment in Reacher’s career, making it a significant entry in the series for both new and returning fans.
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‘There’s only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.’ Mick Herron
March 1997. A woman has her throat cut behind a bar in Mississippi.
Just down the road is a big army base. Is the murderer a local guy – or is he a soldier?
Jack Reacher, still a major in the military police, is sent in undercover.
The county sheriff is a former U.S. Marine – and a stunningly beautiful woman. Her investigation is going nowhere. Is the Pentagon stonewalling her? Or is she trying not to find the killer?
Set just six months before the opening of Killing Floor, The Affair marks a turning point in Reacher’s career.
If he does what the army wants, will he be able to live with himself? And if he doesn’t, will the army be able to live with him?
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Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, The Affair is 16th in the series.
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