Lee Child
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Lee Child is a highly acclaimed and prolific author best known for his thrilling Jack Reacher series. His distinctive writing style is characterized by concise punchy prose which propels readers through high-octane action sequences and intricate mysteries. Child's books typically fall under the genres of action-adventure thriller and suspense often blending elements of crime fiction and military fiction. What makes his novels so popular is the unique blend of intelligence wit and humor in the enigmatic protagonist Jack Reacher a former military policeman who roams the country taking on cases that others can't solve. With over 111 books in publication order including standalone novels and spin-offs Lee Child has established himself as a master of the thriller genre. His ability to craft compelling stories memorable characters and heart-pumping plots has captivated readers worldwide making him a beloved and respected figure in the literary world.
1. Bad Luck and Trouble (1984) Buy on Amazon
2. Killing floor (1997) Buy on Amazon
3. Die Trying (1998) Buy on Amazon
4. Nothing to lose (1998) Buy on Amazon
5. Die Trying (Nova Audio Books) (1998) Buy on Amazon
6. Tripwire (1999) Buy on Amazon
7. Tripwire (Nova Audio Books) (1999) Buy on Amazon
8. Running blind (2000) Buy on Amazon
9. The Visitor (2000) Buy on Amazon
10. Running Blind (Nova Audio Books) (2000) Buy on Amazon
11. Echo Burning (2001) Buy on Amazon
12. SelectEditions--Volume 2 2001 (2001) Buy on Amazon
13. Echo Burning (Nova Audio Books) (2001) Buy on Amazon
14. Without fail (2002) Buy on Amazon
15. Killing Floor / Die Trying / Tripwire (2002) Buy on Amazon
16. Select Editions Large Type--Volume 118 (2002) Buy on Amazon
17. Select Editions--Volume 5 2002 (2002) Buy on Amazon
18. The Vistor (2002) Buy on Amazon
19. Persuader (2003) Buy on Amazon
20. Like a Charm (2003) Buy on Amazon
21. The enemy (2004) Buy on Amazon
22. Running Blind Echo Burning Without Fail (2004) Buy on Amazon
23. One Shot (2005) Buy on Amazon
24. Greatest Hits (2005) Buy on Amazon
25. The Hard Way (2006) Buy on Amazon
26. Select Editions--Volume 5 2006 (2006) Buy on Amazon
27. Reader's Digest Select Editions (2006) Buy on Amazon
28. Bad Luck and Trouble (Jack Reacher Novels) (2007) Buy on Amazon
29. Gone tomorrow (2008) Buy on Amazon
30. Killer Year (2008) Buy on Amazon
31. Select Editions--Volume 1 2009 (2009) Buy on Amazon
32. Worth Dying For (2010) Buy on Amazon
33. 61 hours (2010) Buy on Amazon
34. First Thrills (2010) Buy on Amazon
35. Select editions (2010) Buy on Amazon
36. The Best American Mystery Stories 2010 (2010) Buy on Amazon
37. Select Editions--Volume 1 2010 (2010) Buy on Amazon
38. The Affair (2011) Buy on Amazon
39. James Penney's New Identity (2011) Buy on Amazon
40. A Study in Sherlock (2011) Buy on Amazon
41. Second Son (2011) Buy on Amazon
42. I Am Reacher (2011) Buy on Amazon
43. James Penney's New Identity/Guy Walks into a Bar (2011) Buy on Amazon
44. Guy Walks into a Bar Storycuts (2011) Buy on Amazon
45. Select Editions -- Volume 6 2011 (2011) Buy on Amazon
46. First Thrills : Volume 4 Vol. 4 (2011) Buy on Amazon
47. First Thrills : Volume 3 Vol. 3 (2011) Buy on Amazon
48. A wanted man (2012) Buy on Amazon
49. Jack Reacher's Rules (2012) Buy on Amazon
50. Mystery Writers of America presents vengeance (2012) Buy on Amazon
51. Love is Murder (2012) Buy on Amazon
52. Deep Down (2012) Buy on Amazon
53. Serial Thrillers 2012 - 12 Spine-Tingling Tasters (2012) Buy on Amazon
54. NEVER GO BACK (2013) Buy on Amazon
55. Inherit the dead (2013) Buy on Amazon
56. High Heat (2013) Buy on Amazon
57. USA noir (2013) Buy on Amazon
58. Deadly Shade of Gold (2013) Buy on Amazon
59. Deep Blue Goodby : : Introducing the Inspiration Behind a Genre (2013) Buy on Amazon
60. One Fearful Yellow Eye (2013) Buy on Amazon
61. Personal (2014) Buy on Amazon
62. Night school (2014) Buy on Amazon
63. Face Off (2014) Buy on Amazon
64. The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 11 (2014) Buy on Amazon
65. Not a Drill (2014) Buy on Amazon
66. Good and Valuable Consideratio (2014) Buy on Amazon
67. Make Me (2015) Buy on Amazon
68. Manhattan mayhem (2015) Buy on Amazon
69. Small Wars : (the New Jack Reacher Short Story) (2015) Buy on Amazon
70. Never Go Back by Lee Child Summary (2015) Buy on Amazon
71. The Midnight Line (2017) Buy on Amazon
72. No middle name (2017) Buy on Amazon
73. MatchUp (2017) Buy on Amazon
74. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2017) Buy on Amazon
75. Count of Monte Bunzilla Version 10 (2017) Buy on Amazon
76. Past tense (2018) Buy on Amazon
77. Christmas Scorpion (2018) Buy on Amazon
78. Too Much Time (2018) Buy on Amazon
79. I Heard a Romantic Story (2018) Buy on Amazon
80. It occurs to me that I am America (2018) Buy on Amazon
81. Blue Moon (2019) Buy on Amazon
82. Cleaning the gold (2019) Buy on Amazon
83. The Hero (2019) Buy on Amazon
84. With Child (2019) Buy on Amazon
85. Faking a Murderer (2019) Buy on Amazon
86. Fourth Man (2019) Buy on Amazon
87. Invisible Blood (2019) Buy on Amazon
88. The Sentinel (2020) Buy on Amazon
89. Killer Instinct : #01 (2020) Buy on Amazon
90. The Nicotine Chronicles (2020) Buy on Amazon
91. Better Off Dead (2021) Buy on Amazon
92. How to Write a Mystery (2021) Buy on Amazon
93. Best Crime Stories Of 2021 (2021) Buy on Amazon
94. Penguin Readers Level 4 (2021) Buy on Amazon
95. The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021 (2021) Buy on Amazon
96. No Plan B (2022) Buy on Amazon
97. Jack Reacher (2022) Buy on Amazon
98. Best Crime Stories of the Year (2022) Buy on Amazon
99. Secret (2023) Buy on Amazon
100. In Too Deep (2024) Buy on Amazon
101. Safe Enough and Other Stories (2024) Buy on Amazon
102. In Too Deep : (Jack Reacher 29) (2024) Buy on Amazon
103. Tripwire : (Jack Reacher 3) (2024) Buy on Amazon
104. Safe Enough (2024) Buy on Amazon
105. Safe Enough ARC (2024) Buy on Amazon
106. CrimeBits (2024) Buy on Amazon
107. Big Bang! (2024) Buy on Amazon
108. Reacher : Persuader (2025) Buy on Amazon
109. Reacher 30 (2025) Buy on Amazon
110. Exit Strategy (2025) Buy on Amazon
111. Birds Strangers and Psychos (2025) Buy on Amazon
About Lee Child
Lee Child is a renowned British-American novelist best known for his action-packed suspenseful stories that captivate readers worldwide. Born in Coventry England Child adopted the pen name Lee Child to honor his adoptive father Charles Edmond Child. A former soldier Child's experiences in the British Army significantly influenced his writing style which often incorporates military precision and strategic thinking.
As a masterful storyteller Child has built a devoted fan base with his series of novels featuring a gruff rugged and intelligent protagonist Jack Reacher. Through this iconic character Child expertly weaves intricate plots blending elements of thriller mystery and adventure. His writing style is characterized by well-developed characters gripping narratives and an unapologetic focus on action often pushing the boundaries of conventional storytelling.
Child's unique ability to balance cerebral puzzle-solving with intense physically demanding action has endeared him to millions of readers. Fans of his books praise his skill in crafting complex thought-provoking stories that keep them on the edge of their seats. Child's dedication to his craft has earned him numerous accolades cementing his status as a leading novelist in the genre. With each new release the author continues to push the limits of his storytelling further solidifying his reputation as a master of the thriller genre.