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When a tour bus crashes amid a savage winter storm in Bolton, South Dakota, Jack Reacher—retired military officer and former military police—finds himself caught in a high‑stakes showdown. With just 61 hours to live, Reacher must protect a courageous woman who stands up for justice and confronts sinister forces threatening her small town. A professional assassin with a reputation for never missing is closing in, forcing Reacher to go beyond his original plan of keeping on moving. The suspense escalates as secrets are unveiled and enemies grow stronger, culminating in an explosive climax that showcases Reacher’s resolve and the woman’s determination.
The novel combines fast‑paced action, a tense countdown, and the sharp intellect of Lee Child’s iconic protagonist, delivering a thriller that fans of mystery and suspense will find gripping.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Lee Child
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