Lee Child’s novel Persuader is a thriller that follows the life of Jack Reacher, an ex-military police officer turned drifter. Jack is framed for the murder of a U.S. Senator and must stay one step ahead of the law in order to prove his innocence and attempt to bring the true murderer to justice. In the process of his journey, Jack encounters a dangerous group of mobsters working to export weapons to China and must rely on his ingenuity and strength to outwit his pursuers and find justice for the wrongly accused.
Jack Reacher is no ordinary drifter. He’s an ex-military police officer who lives by his own set of rules while navigating his way around the tough underworld of criminals and shady characters that inhabit the shadowy parts of the United States. In Persuader, he is framed for the murder of a U.S. Senator and is forced to stay one step ahead of the law in order to prove his innocence.
The story starts when Jack is unexpectedly contacted by an old friend who begins to suspect that not all is right with the Senator’s death. Jack is hired on as a “persuader” to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Senator’s murder and find the perpetrator. Soon, Jack finds himself knee deep in a dangerous underworld involving illegal weapons exports, a group of mobsters, high-powered politicians, and an unsavory group of snipers determined to silence anyone who crosses their path.
In order to stay one step ahead of the law and his pursuers, Jack utilizes his old military training to think ahead of his opponents and utilize tracking methods and avoiding tactics to stay hidden and stay alive. He also puts his persuasive skills to good use when dealing with those who may be willing to give him information. With the help of a few allies, including his old friend and a woman who catches his eye, Jack continues to follow up leads and stay one step ahead of his pursuers.
In Persuader, Lee Child delivers an electrifying read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Child is able to dive deep into Jack’s back story and provide his readers with a well-rounded picture of the character and his motivations.
The action and suspense of the novel is gripping and the well-crafted plotline provides a classic crime novel that will have you guessing until the very last page. Jack is a complex character, filled with his own set of ideals and morality that drives the story forward and keeps the momentum going in the earlier parts of the book.
Overall, Persuader by Lee Child is a thrilling read that will have you hooked until the very end. Jack’s story and investigation of the Senator’s death will leave you guessing until the last page. It’s a book that will stay with you long after you put it down, and it’s a great addition to any book collection.
