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See moreFormer military policeman Jack Reacher is enjoying the lazy anonymity of Key West when a stranger shows up asking for him. He's got a lot of questions. Reacher does too, especially after the guy turns up dead.
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Jack Reacher hunts the hunter in the third novel in Lee Child’s #1 New York Times bestselling series.
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Ex-military policeman Jack Reacher is enjoying the lazy anonymity of Key West when a stranger shows up asking for him. He’s got a lot of questions. Reacher does too, especially after the guy turns up dead. The answers lead Reacher on a cold trail back to New York, to the tenuous confidence of an alluring woman, and the dangerous corners of his own past.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Tripwire by Lee Child captivates readers with heart-pounding suspense from start to finish. The novel is praised for delivering a thrilling escape and a finale that leaves readers both amazed and contemplative. Its gripping plot and complex protagonist offer not just excitement but also a keen insight into human behaviour, earning it notable acclaim as a stylish and swift page-turner.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780425264393
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 December 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 301g
Pages: 416
About the Author
LEE CHILD is a #1 bestselling author worldwide. His debut novel, Killing Floor, won two awards for best first mystery and was nominated for two more. Foreign rights in the Jack Reacher series have been sold in ninety-five countries. Child, a native of England, is a former television director. He lives in New York City, where he is at work on his next Jack Reacher thriller.
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