The Jack Reacher Cases: A Hard Man To Forget - Action Thriller Book Series for Crime Fiction Lovers | Perfect for Commute Reading & Book Club Discussions

As we watch the expanding Jack Reacher universe (Reacherverse?), it's satisfying to see that Lee Child is being selective in whom he allows to write about his beloved creation. Ames brings a new but familiar dimension to Reacher's world.A memorable character from "the Hard Way," former FBI agent Lauren Pauling receive a cryptic message. Is it from Jack? Is it about Jack? She doesn't know. But, her encounter with Reacher has been imprinted on her psyche, as it has been for so many of us. In her desire to find out more about this enigmatic shadow of a figure, she pursues the lead and soon finds herself involved in an action packed hurtle through a missing person case that quickly escalates into a world threatening danger.Pauling and her associate, Micahel Tallon are memorable and on their way t being well-developed. Ames's style is familiar and compelling with short, well-defined chapters. The book is short but the plot is engaging and leaves the reader ready for more!I've read some of the more critical reviews and, for the life of me, can't understand the few who accuse Dan Ames of throwing Reacher's name in just to sell books. There's just enough Reacher and his involvement is true to Jack's persona, always there but never calling attention to himself unless it's absolutely necessary.This is a great introduction to what promises to be another invaluable addition to the Reacherverse!