Jack Reacher, Book 2. In Die Trying, Jack Reacher is in the middle of nowhere and out of luck. He’s been arrested for vagrancy in a small town in Maine and as he waits at the local police station, he wonders what kind of trouble he’s gotten himself into this time. Then Wade Coe, an agent with the FBI comes sweeping through the door and Reacher suddenly realizes that he’s landed smack in the middle of another one of his cases…only this time it may be more than even Reacher can handle alone.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for mystery, thriller and suspense readers who are looking for a good read. Die Trying is the second book in the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child and it does not disappoint. Action packed from beginning to end, this novel will keep you on your toes as Reacher tries to outwit his opponents and stay alive.
Pros :
- Die Trying is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you turning the pages
- Lee Child’s Reacher series is one of my favorites, and Die Trying does not disappoint
- Jack Reacher is a total badass who always manages to get himself out of tricky situations
Cons :
- the author’s writing style is dry and difficult to follow
- the book does not live up to its predecessor, Killing Floor
- the story moves slowly and lacks action
Learn more about the author
Lee Child is the author of eighteen books, each one a New York Times bestseller. His debut novel, Killing Floor, won both the Anthony and the Barry Awards for Best First Mystery Novelāthe first time either award had been given to a thriller writer. All his novels have since been nominated for or received multiple awards, including five LondonCrime Thrillers of the Year awards; three Edgars from Mystery Writers of America; two Ritas (from Romance Writers of America); and several Shamus Awards. In 2012 he was appointed UK Chair of International Thriller writers.
Reader Reviews
“This book is one of Child’s best. Die Trying introduces us to Jack Reacher in a new and riveting way–thrown into the middle of an FBI case with no idea what’s going on. With non-stop action, nail-biting suspense, and several unexpected turns along the way, this novel will keep you entertained from beginning to end.”
“Masterfully plotted and expertly paced, Die Trying is Lee Child at his very best. With a hero that’s impossible not to admire, this thriller grabs hold of the reader on page one and never lets go.”
“Die Trying is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Lee Child does a fantastic job of creating suspense and keeping the reader hooked.”
“..Lee Child is a genius!”