Reacher: The Stories Behind The Stories

<p><b>From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child’s first-ever autobiographical collection.</b></p><p><b>'Essential reading for all Reacher fans.' STEVE CAVANAGH</b></p><p><b>'Need a Lee Child/Reacher fix? Of course you do . . . This book is perfect for rabid fans and unabashed addicts – like me.' JAMES PATTERSON</p><p>‘Fans of the series (and would-be writers looking for tips) will relish this . . . engaging and instructive’ <i>Sunday Times</i></b></p><p>From urgently scribbling out his debut <i>Killing Floor</i> in pencil (the stub of which he still owns), to taking a step back with <i>Blue Moon</i>, and everything in between, here are 24 honest, witty and wise personal reflections on his life and work, crafted across decades.</p><p>Whether it is through Lee’s moving account of meeting a fan years after her mother brought her to a book signing; facing his first computer and the coming of the internet; writing about New York just before – and just after – 9/11, to later seeing his novels adapted for the big screen, each riveting piece deftly evokes where he was psychologically and physically when he wrote each novel.</p><p>Lee has clearly felt unwavering gratitude for his readers since 1997. And these stories were originally designed for fans of Reacher who may be interested in a ‘behind-the-scenes’ – or, in Lee’s words: ‘why the books turned out the way they did’.</p><p>But this collection is also so much more. It is the story of a man who once put pencil to paper in an attempt to turn his luck around . . . and who made every word count.</p><p><b>Praise for <i>Reacher: The Stories Behind the Stories</i>:</b></p><p>'Whip-smart, gripping and <b>chock-full of wit and charm</b>, just like the author himself.' KARIN SLAUGHTER, No.1 bestselling author of the Will Trent series</p><p>'A <b>unique, fascinating insight</b> into the creative and personal journey of <b>one of the world’s finest authors</b>. I loved it.' STEVE CAVANAGH, bestselling author of <i>Fifty Fifty </i>and <i>Thirteen</i></p><p>'A <b>fascinating</b> look at the brilliant mind that created the <b>iconic Jack Reacher</b>. Both inspiring and instructive, <b>this is a must-read</b> for both readers and writers.' TESS GERRITSEN, bestselling author of the Martini Club series</p><p>'A<b> terrific </b>accompaniment to the books, and answers so many questions.' JOANNE HARRIS, bestselling author of <i>Chocolat</p><p>***</i></p>