61 Hours - Lee Child > Reviews (3)

In Lee Childs latest book Reacher finds himself in a small town called Bolton. Why Bolton and how did he get there you may ask? Whilst drifting, Reacher manages to get a ride with a nice group of old folks on a bus heading for Mount Rushmore. He would normally take public transport but paid the driver off and thought...this will do. Mundane. But don't fear. There is a terrible snowstorm a foot to spice things up. There is an accident on an icy bridge and they are all stuck in the small town for a couple of days. Make way! Jack Reacher is in town and the deputy sheriff is going to ask for Reacher's help.

As Reacher sweeps through this little town he picks up on little details that don't seem quite right. Later to find a retired Librarian under police protection, due to stand as a witness. The towns police force is under question for what is occurring in town. The prison which supports the town and creates jobs is also hindering the town too. Some peculiar events and some deaths out the blue. He hears of a weird building five miles out of town. Things are not making sense. What are they missing. Well, Jack's back and you can bet he'll do what Jack does best and that's find the answers. After all the interstate is closed so he is stuck, bored and needs to do something to pass the time. The clock in Reachers head is ticking. Surely enough time for Jack, to solve these strange goings on?

I read 61 Hours whilst I was working away from home. Top notch read you always get from a Lee Child book. I didn't want to put it down. Lee Child writes books in such a great way I struggle to read other authors just because I prefer his style. Or maybe you get so engrossed with the life of Jack Reacher and what will he do next.

Lee Child just knows how to write and keep the reader hooked and your will want to keep turning the page. Another thing I like about this book are the chapters are not to short and not so long. You can leave the book feeling you have read enough but also if you need to put the book down its not to far to the end of the chapter. Jack Reacher thrillers are my favourites. Not much else to say. His novels never let me down and once they're finished there is a void in my life. 61 Hours ends with "To be continued" I cannot wait!! And Im sure if you read the book too you will be willing the next book to hit the shelves. Roll on the 30th of September.

The whole series is worth a read. Here is a list of books in order they where released. I recommend reading them in order but it is possible to read the books as one off's too.

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Killing Floor (March 1997)
Die Trying (July 1998)
Tripwire (June 1999)
Running Blind / The Visitor (published as The Visitor in the UK and Australia) (April 2000)
Echo Burning (April 2001)
Without Fail (April 2002)
Persuader (April 2003)
The Enemy (Prequel, time frame occurs before Killing Floor) (April 2004)
One Shot (April 2005)
The Hard Way (May 2006)
Bad Luck and Trouble (April 2007)
Nothing to Lose (March 2008)
Gone Tomorrow (April 2009)
61 Hours (March 2010)

* this list was sourced from the official Lee Child website to save typing and getting the order wrong.

I have them all and my partner keeps trying to give them to a charity shop. All my others can go but not these. I long for them all and will certainly make sure I have the complete set.

As for this book like the rest, Jack Reacher is an ex-military police major, drifting from town to town, has no belongings, armed with his toothbrush, passport, bank card and cash. He is in great shape and notices things most of us wouldn't. Also has a gift with the ladies(Go Jack). Reacher tends to find himself getting dragged into other peoples problems and usually succeeds in getting to the bottom of it. Take a look at the other books too. Its worth it.

I read to make me drift into slumber. There should be a warning on Lee Child's books. This book won't make you drowsy..... possible side effects....... Insomnia ;-) lol