A Wanted Man by Lee Child

Why read the book?

In A Wanted Man, Reacher hitches a ride with kidnappers, then joins the FBI to pursue them after a roadside murder in Nebraska. The trail leads to a terrorist plot in Virginia. Third-person narration captures the tense, cross-country road trip and Reacher’s relentless pursuit.

Favourite quote

Wanted men run, but can't hide.

What I Loved

A Wanted Man excels with its road-trip tension, amplified by Reacher’s broken nose and gritty determination. The car-bound scenes create claustrophobic suspense. Child’s plot twists unfold gradually, with the FBI partnership adding dynamic interplay, though the pacing slows mid-book. Reacher’s ability to turn a hitch into a hunt keeps the story engaging.

Key Takeaway

Hitch wisely, act swiftly.