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Violence
A lot
Reacher's signature brutal hand-to-hand combat; motel owner kills guests; violent confrontations
Language
Some
Moderate profanity throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic encounter
Substance Use
Barely any
Moderate alcohol consumption
Emotional Intensity
Some
Psychological menace from the motel storyline; themes of predatory crime
What this book is about
The 23rd Jack Reacher novel follows two storylines: Reacher hitching across New England decides to investigate his father's hometown and uncovers secrets about the Reacher family's past. Meanwhile, a young Canadian couple is stranded at a sinister motel in the woods where the owner runs deadly games on unwitting guests. The dual narratives converge in a violent showdown. Published in 2018.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Extended sequences of deadly violence
Predatory killers targeting innocent victims
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