Lee child made his debut as a published author in 1997 with the novel killing floor, which began his jack reacher series. A native of england and a former television director, child lives in new york city. Lee child books in order jack reacher books in order. Born in the midlands an area in the middle of england, hence the name author lee child, the creator of the jack reacher character, needs little introduction. A major motion picture adaptation followed, with clint eastwood as its director and star. In fact, lee child has written 17 jack reacher books. Dead good lee childs jack reacher books in order dead good. Lee child new releases 2020, 2021, upcoming books book. In this incredible followup to the new york times and usa today bestseller faceoff, twentytwo of the world s most popular thriller writers come together for an unforgettable anthology. Here youll find information on the reacher novels and short stories, nonreacher short stories, two international movies and a tv series, too. I have read everything except past tense, which ill be reading soon so i can be ready for blue moon. Lee child is the bestselling author of 17 jack reacher novels.
Lee child, 65, reportedly considered killing off the 6ft 5ins. Jack reacher author lee child passes writing baton to brother. That was the day i started my first book, so its kind of. This is the official fan page for bestselling author lee child and his jack reacher novels. The books follow the adventures of a former american military policeman, jack reacher, who wanders the united states. Lee child is the alias used by jim grant, an author hailing from england. Lee child new releases, 2020 books book release dates. Child has sold more than 100m books since embarking on a career as a novelist relatively late in life at 40. So, please help us if the information about this author is out of date or inaccurate, and you know of a more complete source, please let us know. He went to law school in sheffield, england, and after parttime work in the theater he joined granada television in manchester for. The complete series list for a jack reacher novel lee child. Many readers are wondering, are there new lee child books releasing in 20202021. But hes bringing in his younger brother, first as co author.
The name reacher comes from a joke his wife made in a supermarket she said that as he was tall. Lee child, previously a television director, union organizer, theater technician, and law student, was fired and on the dole when he hatched a harebrained scheme to write a bestselling novel, thus saving his family from ruin. Never go back jack reacher by lee child and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lee has delighted fans for decades from the very first jack reacher book killing floor. He has three additional siblings, one of which is another thriller writer, andrew grant.
His first novel, killing floor, won both the anthony award, and the barry award for best first novel. Jim grant on october 29th, 1954, in coventry, england is an english novelist who has written 17 thriller novels following former american military policeman, jack reacher. His early career was in television where he was a presentation director. Lee child personal, emily liebert you knew me when, sophie hannah the monogram murders, linda gillard star gazing. Jack reacher, the movie based on the book one shot. The author lee child was born in coventry, the united kingdom in 1954 under the real name james d. The sort of place where minor disputes were settled with box cutters and bicycle chains. Lee child is the british author of the popular jack reacher series of thriller novels. Foreign rights in the reacher series have sold in one hundred territories. The sentinel by lee child, andrew child, hardcover barnes.
Jan 17, 2020 the author of the jack reacher series of novels is retiring and handing over the writing duties to his brother, according to a report. Here youll find information on the reacher novels and short stories, nonreacher short stories, two international movies. Author lee childs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Lee child writes in the thriller genre of novels, and has been writing novels since 1985. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lee child books online. Lee child books list of books by author lee child thriftbooks. The midnight line, is his twentysecond reacher novel. It is said one of his novels featuring his hero jack reacher is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds. Welcome to the website of lee child, the creator of jack reacher. In total, david has published 32 novels for adults. If you havent read killing floor i would recommend doing so before you read this book as it provides a basis for reachers character realism. Lee child the hero the hero is a nonfiction book by bestselling author lee child that explores what makes a hero. David published his first novel, absolute power, in 1996.
As before the main character is jack reacher, ex military policeman and all round superhero. British novelist lee child created a memorable hero in actionthriller fiction with his toughasnails series star, jack reacher. Jack reacher author lee child to step aside and let his. Lee has however, contributed to numerous short story collections which are also listed here. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The jack reacher series in order lee child fictiondb.
British author lee child, whose real name is jim grant, is famous for the series of books featuring jack reacher. You never have the miss another new lee child book. Oct 26, 2019 lee child passes pen to his brother brexit. Lee child says hes aging out bowing out from writing the jack reacher novels. Two blockbusting jack reacher movies have been made so far. Jim grant on october 29th, 1954, in coventry, england is an english novelist who has written 17 thriller novels following former american military. Lee child interview grant, who will write under the pen name andrew child, is an established author in his own right. Lee has since gone on to write prequel stories delving into reachers past, so if youre reading chronologically you could start with those, but if youre reading in the series order then killing floor is the place to begin.
The author of the bestselling jack reacher novels is handing over the writing duties to his younger brother. How bestselling author lee child writes 2,000 words a day. James dover grant cbe, primarily known by his pen name lee child, is a british author who writes thriller novels, and is best known for his jack reacher novel series. He went to law school in sheffield, england, and after parttime work in the theater he joined granada television in manchester for what turned out to be an eighteenyear career as a presentation director during british tvs golden age. This series began in 1997 with killing floor and has spawned many more novels in the series. Jack reacher series author lee child quits and lets brother step in. Lee child audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks.
Information on bestselling writer lee childs novels, tour schedule and more. Jack reacher has been turned into a film and is also reportedly being made into a. Why read the lee child jack reacher books in order. Lee child is known for his jack reacher series of books. In 1995, his career in television ended and he began writing novels. The release date of this book was november 26, 2019. The hero of his series, jack reacher, besides being fictional, is a. Keep up to date with upcoming lee child releases 2020.
At the age of four, he relocated with his family to handsworth wood in birmingham, so the kids can get a better education in school. Jack reacher series author lee child quits and lets. Lee childs novels featuring jack reacher have been described as compulsively readable, featuring fine writing. Check out all lee child new releases with out continously updated guide.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Below is a list of lee childs books in order of when they were. Lee child was born in 1954 in coventry, england, but spent his formative years in the nearby city of birmingham. Like the medieval knight errant or the western hero, childs hero jack reacher rides into town, bringing justice, accompanied by the requisite violent. The author of the jack reacher series of novels is retiring and handing over the writing duties to his brother, according to a report. Lee child has 248 books on goodreads with 3390972 ratings. The best american mystery stories 2010 the best american series by child, lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first rebooted reacher novel, titled the sentinel, will. He is the recipient of many awards, most recently author of the year at the 2019 british book. Lee child said he has been searching for a way to kill off. Lee child was born october 29th, 1954 in coventry, england, but spent his formative years in the nearby city of birmingham.
He went to law school in sheffield, england, and after parttime work in the theater he joined granada television in manchester for what turned out to be an. All have been optioned for filmincluding jack reacher based on one shot and never go back. Bestselling author lee child to apply for irish passport its always my ambition to do what you could call a lowconcept thriller, says child. Matchup takes the neverbeforeseen bestseller pairings of faceoff and adds a delicious new twist.
He was born in coventry, raised in birmingham, and now lives in new york. Lee child was born in the exact geographic centre of england, in the heart of the industrial badlands. Below is a list of lee childs books in order of when they were originally published. All his novels have been optioned for major motion picturesincluding jack reacher based on one shot and jack reacher. Lee childs productivity secrets include no internet and no food. Childs protagonist is a taciturn, physically powerful former u.
Jack reacher author lee child passes writing baton to. We try to keep bookbrowses biographies both up to date and accurate, but with many thousands of lives to keep track of its a tough task. By coincidence he won a scholarship to the same high school that jrr tolkien had attended. Readers dont need to know about me or whoever writes the books. We have a growing list of new lee child books and novels for you to enjoy in 2020. Lee child was born october 29th, 1954 in coventry, england, but spent his formative years in the nearby. Find your next lee child good read and 2019, 2020, 2021 release dates here. He was involved in popular shows such as brideshead revisited, prime suspect, and cracker. The books follow the adventures of the former american military policeman as he wanders the country.
Jack reacher is a fictional protagonist of a series of novels, novellas and short stories by. Lee child biography life, family, children, name, story. Lee child my favourite author amongst the many authors i. Lee child started writing in 1997, and all his solo novels to date have featured jack reacher. We have a bibliography of his written material so you can check off what youve read see books or. Lee child is one of the worlds leading thriller writers. Jack reacher series author lee child quits and lets brother. These are best described as thrillers and in 2012, tom cruise starred as the main character in a movie titled, simply, reacher.
It was the sort of place where if you fell in the river, you had to go to the hospital for a mandatory stomach pump. The books follow the adventures of a former american military policeman. Lee childs website this bio was last updated on 10052019. He is the recipient of the anthony award winner for killing floor and the national book award for a wanted man. James dover grant cbe born 29 october 1954, primarily known by his pen name lee child, is a british author who writes thriller novels, and is best known for his jack reacher novel series.
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