Books like Die Trying by Lee Child
In "Die Trying," Lee Child’s fast‑moving thriller follows Jack Reacher, a former military policeman who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. After a woman is abducted, Reacher is kidnapped as well and must use his wits, training, and street‑smarts to save the two hostages before time runs out.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Lee Child
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