Author of the Jack Reacher series
Lee Child is the bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series, one of the most successful thriller franchises in publishing history. His spare, propulsive prose and iconic protagonist have sold over 100 million books worldwide. Child's book recommendations reveal the literary influences behind his distinctive style and his thoughts on the craft of writing page-turning fiction.
4 books recommended
We track book recommendations that Lee Child has publicly shared on Twitter/X. Each recommendation below includes the original quote and a link to the source tweet.
"Looking for something to read? 'I loved Desert Star by @Connellybooks. He always serves up a great story and never lets you down. Unbelievably, after 30 years, this could be his best ever. Itβs virtually flawless. Character, intrigue, mystery, action β itβs all there.' β LC"See who else recommended this →
"Read Don Winslow's The Power of the Dog. Great novel. https://t.co/vrLMzvmSVm"See who else recommended this →
"Recommending β Must Read Well by @Ellen_Pall 'It has a slow-burn drumbeat of acute psychological suspense... They say a great ending must be both surprising and inevitable, and Must Read Well deliversβtwice.' β Lee Child Out now: https://t.co/tjPQ1aQjvE"See who else recommended this →
"Looking for your next read? #TheLightningRod by @bradmeltzer is out today! "This is a terrific, compelling, unputdownable thriller." β Lee Child Get yours here: https://t.co/8B6He06RYk"See who else recommended this →
Lee Child has publicly recommended 4 books on Twitter/X. The most recent recommendation is "Desert Star" by Michael Connelly.
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