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Running Blind: Jack Reacher, Book 4

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Condition
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Book 4 of 31
Jack Reacher
Listening Length
13 hours and 16 minutes
Author
Lee Child
Narrator
Johnathan McClain
Publication date
October 30, 2012
Language
English

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The bestselling novel featuring the “wonderfully epic hero” (People) who inspired the hit film Jack Reacher. Across the country women are being murdered, victims of a disciplined and clever killer who leaves no trace evidence, no fatal wounds, no signs of struggle, and no clues to an apparent motive. They are, truly, perfect crimes. In fact, there’s only one thing that links one victim to the next. Each of the women knew Jack Reacher. And this time, even he’s running blind. Read more

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Book 4 of 31 Jack Reacher
Listening Length 13 hours and 16 minutes
Author Lee Child
Narrator Johnathan McClain
Publication date October 30, 2012
Language English
Publisher Penguin Audio
Version Unabridged

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A must read!
Format: Kindle
One of the many things that I like about the Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series is that you can start reading the series with any of the books and enjoy it fully. Although it is a series, Lee writes each of the books in such a manner that they can be read and enjoyed as a standalone thriller. That is why Lee is an award-winning author with books on all the major bestseller lists. If you have never read any of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books, you are in for a real treat. Running Blind. Running Blind is an adrenaline-fueled, roller-coaster thrill ride from the first page to the last page. A tale with more twists and turns than a sidewinder leaves in the desert sand. A tale that will keep you glued to your seat, burning through the pages until you have read the last page. At over 350 pages, this is a long read, so be prepared for a long night. Most thrillers are either plot driven, or character driven, but Child’s Reacher stories are equally plot and character driven, and that is a winning combination. If you are searching for an author and a book series that you can binge on, read Lee Child and his Jack Reacher series. Both Lee and his character are worthies to ride the river with. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024 by JWalch

Jack Reacher series
Format: Kindle
The movie with Tom Cruise deserves discussion--haven't seen it, but just bought a sweet 'smart' TV and signed up for Netflix streaming, so I may watch it eventually. I'll just say here that, regarding the movie, and despite Mr Cruise's pathological delusions about what passes for 'real life'...I confess that I'm a fan. TC's (usually) fun to watch on screen. But casting him as Jake Reacher...what were they thinking? Reacher graduated West Point, served honorably and heroically for 15 years, including 'Nam, as an Army MP. He was awarded a Silver Star for digging out and rescuing Marines from the rubble of the terrorist bombing of their barracks in Lebenon. Everyone who knew him in the Army speaks highly of him, not a few with reverence. He's also, at 6' 5," 220 lbs, a highly-trained killer, and as a civilian, he continues to kill...the very, very bad guys he encounters. Meanwhile, the elfin Mr Cruise, when standing ramrod straight and executing a last-second (surreptitious) tippy-toe move just before the camera clix, is, at best, 5'5"--a foot shorter than Reacher... in a narrative where Reacher's investigative skills AND his physical size and prowess are essential. His appearance alone makes him intimidating, a crucial element in the reader's ability to suspend disbelief. In any case, the series is good, good stuff. Solid writing. (Don't be put off by the Hemingwayesque shite, at the beginning of first Reacher novel. The writing gets better, so good you don't notice it.) I've just ordered #5...gotta be ready to follow Jack Reacher and his exploits when I'm done with #4. Good plots, good stories, great character/hero. Having read the first 3, I can tell you they're the proverbial page-turner. Maybe not quite as good as the wizard himself, Elmore Leonard, but close enough. There's nothing not to like about the character and the writing gets better and better with each book...did I mention that a good series such as this is a godsend, a blessing, frickin' welcome, big time, anytime. Sorry, gotta finish #4. Jack Reacher, for the time being, has officially taken over my brain. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2013 by cvillekid

Reacher Never Disappoints!
Format: Kindle
When Reacher tries to “help out” a small business targeted by organized crime, he gets sucked into an FBI investigation of a serial murderer. Someone is murdering women and covering them in camo paint in their bathtubs. The murderer could be someone with a military background. Reacher, due to his background, is essentially bribed to help the FBI or face jail and be outed for his “street justice”. A thriller worth reading! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2026 by Spencem

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST READ EVER
Format: Kindle
DESPITE HAVING READ IT RELATIVELY RECENTLY, IT WAS VERY ENJOYABLE; HAD A HARD TIME PUTTINGNIT DOWN! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT IN THE SERIES!
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2026 by CHARLES R STRAIN

Child does a great job with this Reacher ‘detective crime’ story...
Format: Paperback
Book Review - There are at least several stories going on here in Lee Child’s “Running Blind” and Jack Reacher is stuck in the middle of both of them! Child does a great job with this ‘detective crime’ story. His story telling was intriguing and climatic. The police/FBI investigation stuff is wonderful; many of the investigative clues really jump out and make readers wonder, but some other clues will slip right on by because Child’s writing for this novel was clever and intuitive. The FBI ends up being the bad guys in this one, because they abused their power and trap Reacher into helping them. Then after he does their investigative work for them, they try to threaten him into some unfair-type of an agreement, but Reacher was too smart for them. I loved the dialogue of Reacher “out-maneuvering” their pushy threats. Child also surprised me by including a serious love interest for Reacher in this story which put him into a considerable quagmire. Reacher wins the love of his life in the story, but isn't sure about the life he loves. He had an extremely difficult decision to make. The very things that made him so desirable also make him unattainable. Readers can guess what he does since there are a dozen or more books following this one. His choice leaves readers of the story, and him, very sad. Other than that, Running Blind was one of Lee Child’s better Jack Reacher novels. The Reacher character really shined in this early book and it lead me to be a continuous reader of the series. A wonderful ‘Jack Reacher figures it out’ read… ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2021 by Hendricks Book Reviews

Just What A Reacher Book Should Be
Format: Kindle
Lee Child really works the plot in this one. A great mystery thriller hidden in a tale of relationships and agencies.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2026 by Russ Woodward

Wish Lee understood sentence structure
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Lee Child can weave an interesting tale about Jack Reacher but may drive readers who are familiar with proper sentence structure and use of punctuation to the brink. I know that’s the case for me. I purchased the entire Jack Reacher series of books after seeing the first season of the series. I never would have read so many of his books if I hadn’t already paid for them. I have often wondered why, with all the money that Lee Child must have brought in from his writing, he can’t seem to afford a staff who will proofread and correct the many mistakes throughout his books. Same goes for his publisher. I held onto hope with each successive book that he might learn something about writing and make his books easier to read. I hoped, with the addition of his brother on the last couple, that the books would improve but seemed to get only worse. Sometimes, 2 whole pages of back-and-forth banter are written with nothing to occasionally let you know who is speaking, so multiple readings may be needed at times to sort it out. I think almost all, if not all, of the pages have sentences with commas where none are needed, periods where commas are needed, clauses used as sentences, and a new paragraph starting from a clause that belongs in the previous sentence of the preceding paragraph. As I said, hard to read if you understand basic sentence structure. There are often times where I wish Lee had done one iota of research to get facts right. I refer to passages in the stories where it was apparent that Lee Child had no experience or knowledge; I guess, more or less, the writing is off the top of his head. Some problems are: 1: He thinks the flashing emergency lights of vehicles in the western states are the same as in much of the New England states (blue on fire trucks and red on police). 2: He didn’t know what the average shoe size in America is actually 10 ½ (stating it as 9) 3: He thinks a large man like Jack Reacher would have what Lee evidently thinks of as a large foot size of 11, instead of something closer to 14 or 15 (I am 6’1” and wear a 13.) I assume Lee has a small foot. 4: Lee has never been near a fast-moving train, thinking there is violent ground movement when the train is even over a mile away and hurricane force winds near one traveling 60 mph. 5: He seems to think that all gas stations and quick marts sell khaki pants and various shirts, packs of socks, and underwear. 6: Jack Reacher can knock anyone unconscious and very often dead with one punch. I can remember only a couple times when it took two. 7: He thinks face bones will “shatter” from a Jack Reacher punch and can knock out a gorilla or even an elephant. Jack also never has injuries to his hand or elbow from such amazing blows. 8: Jack Reacher’s hands are said to be as large as a dinner plate and his fists as large as Thanksgiving turkeys…really? Yes, his books are hard to read for these and other reasons caused by lack of oversight by his publisher and lack of staff. Please, I hope never to find out he has a staff that lets this stuff through. Good storyteller, other than the lack of research on details and no idea as to sentence/paragraph structure.. Rating would be five for the story. Won't buy future books ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2022 by R. Loe

RUNNING BLIND
Format: Kindle
I started reading Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books from Book 1. I just completed Book 4. I just cannot put them down. On to Book 5 and my days and nights enveloped with Jack Reacher’s life. GREAT WRITING. Paul Messina, New York City.
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2026 by Paul Messina
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