Reacher: The Stories Behind The Stories
$36.03
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
9 October 2025
Summary
From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child’s first-ever autobiographical collection.
On Monday September 5th, 1994, at home, at the dining room table, I sat down to write. An hour later, I gave the first chapter to my wife. I asked, “Should I continue?”
“Yes,” she said. “I like it.”
From urgently scribbling out his debut Killing Floor in pencil (the stub of which he still owns), to taking a step back with Blue Moon, and everyt…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857508744 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0857508741 |
| Author: | Lee Child |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Bantam Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 9 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 366g |
| Dimensions: | 222mm x 142mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
‘Essential reading for all Reacher fans, or anyone who is remotely interested in reading and writing. A unique, fascinating insight into the creative and personal journey of one of the world’s finest authors. I loved it.’ * STEVE CAVANAGH *
‘It’s fascinating to pull back the curtain to see how one of the all-time greats gets his work done. REACHER: THE STORIES BEHIND THE STORIES is whip-smart, gripping, and chock-full of wit and charm, just like the author himself.’ * KARIN SLAUGHTER, No.1 bestselling author of the Will Trent series *
‘A fascinating look at the brilliant mind that created the iconic Jack Reacher. Both inspiring and instructive, this is a must-read for both readers and writers.’ * TESS GERRITSEN, bestselling author of the Martini Club series *
‘A terrific accompaniment to the books, and answers so many questions.’ * JOANNE HARRIS, bestselling author of CHOCOLAT *
‘Need a Lee Child/Reacher fix? Of course you do. I did. Here’s everything you need to know about the Reacher novels. In chronological order. This book is perfect for rabid fans and unabashed addicts – like me.’ * JAMES PATTERSON *
‘Fans of the series (and would-be writers looking for tips) will relish this … engaging and instructive’ * Sunday Times *
‘Fascinating’ * The i Paper *
About The Author
Lee Child
- Lee Child is one of the world’s leading thriller writers.
- Born in Coventry, raised in Birmingham, he now lives in England’s Lake District.
- It is said that one of his novels featuring his hero Jack Reacher is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds.
- His books consistently achieve the number-one slot on bestseller lists around the world and have sold nearly two hundred million copies.
- Lee is the recipient of many awards, including Author of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards.
- He was appointed CBE in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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