What to read next if you love Lee Child
Reaching the end of all the books that your favourite author has written is difficult – especially when your favourite author is Lee Child. The Jack Reacher series is awe-inspiring, though sadly not unlimited. That’s why we’ve rounded up the following books that are perfect for Lee Child fans. Each contains a hero who, like Reacher, puts his life in danger in his pursuit for truth and justice.
Nothing Ventured by Jeffrey Archer
This police thriller introduces William Warwick, who gives up a life of wealth and privilege to become a London Metropolitan police officer. We follow Warwick as he rises through the ranks and takes on his first high-stakes case: the theft of a priceless Rembrandt painting. Like Lee Child, Archer immerses us in the chaotic world of his characters.
The Late Show by Michael Connelly
This gritty crime thriller introduces an unconventional female detective, assigned to “The Late Show” – or night shift – in the LAPD. Fans of Jack Reacher will no doubt root for the main character, Renée Ballard, who lives a strangely minimalist lifestyle, only attaching herself to her paddle board and her dog, focusing all her energy on her criminal ‘prey’.
The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
This is the first of 18 Bourne novels and, dare we say it, we think it’s even more gripping than the 2002 film. The book tells the origin of Jason Bourne, a man who was found at sea – and found to have amnesia. He learns he has numbers to a special Swiss Account with millions in it and, as the tale continues, he slowly unravels his dark past. Lee Child fans will undoubtedly love Jason Bourne.