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Chain Reaction by Lee Child

Chain Reaction

A Reacher Novel

Lee Child, Andrew Child

Diversified Publishing · Print & ebook · October 20, 2026

The heart-pounding new Jack Reacher thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child.

Action & AdventureSpy FictionMilitary ThrillersThriller
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MysteryCrimeSuspenseMystery Thriller
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Who it’s for
Readers looking for a high-energy Jack Reacher thriller
Themes
A general seeks Reacher's help
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

The heart-pounding new Jack Reacher thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child. Washington DC. General Susan Turner needs help from the only guy she knows will get the job done right. Finding Reacher won't be easy. He's a wanderer. His trail will be faint. But it won't be impossible either. Reacher gets an invitation: a meeting with the general. Unnamed general, unnamed agency. Not the most attractive offer. But he's curious.

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Where it sits

Spy Fiction72%
Military Thrillers38%
Action & Adventure27%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Suspense
  • Military Thrillers
Authors
Lee Child, Andrew Child
Publisher
Diversified Publishing
Published
October 20, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
A general seeks Reacher's help
Reading lane
Action & Adventure