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Jack Reacher, a retired military policeman, is traveling across West Texas when he stumbles upon Carmen, a young woman tied to a cruel family. Faced with a dangerous husband and the imminent release of the latter from prison, Carmen seeks Reacher’s protection. Without trustworthy law enforcement or reliable legal counsel, Reacher offers sanctuary at a secluded ranch. As tensions rise, violent revelations surface, setting Echo, Texas on fire and forcing Reacher to confront the perilous truth hidden within the Greer family.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Lee Child
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