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Make Me

Jack Reacher • Book 20

by Lee Child

Narrated by Dick Hill

4.29 ABR Score
(96.2K ratings)
★ 4.02 Goodreads (84.8K) ★ 4.34 Audible (11.4K)

Why You'll Love This

Dick Hill delivers Reacher's complete indifference to danger so convincingly you'll forget this is a thriller and not a deadpan comedy.

  • Great if you want: a conspiracy thriller built around one irresistible stranger
  • Listening experience: slow build that accelerates hard into a dark, disturbing finish
  • Narration: Hill's flat, unhurried delivery makes Reacher's violence feel inevitable
  • Skip if: you want a light Reacher romp — this one goes to ugly places

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About This Book

When Jack Reacher steps off a train in the remote prairie town of Mother's Rest, his only question is about the settlement's peculiar name. The locals' evasive responses and hostile demeanor spark his curiosity, especially when a private investigator named Michelle Chang mistakes him for her missing partner. Chang has stumbled onto something that began as a routine case but has escalated into deadly territory, complete with professional killers and a conspiracy that stretches from the wheat fields to major cities. Reacher's natural inclination to help the underdog draws him into Chang's investigation, setting off a cross-country chase that will test even his formidable survival skills.

Dick Hill's seasoned narration elevates this twentieth Reacher adventure with his trademark gruff delivery that perfectly captures the protagonist's no-nonsense attitude and dry observations. Hill's pacing allows the mounting tension to build naturally while his distinct character voices help listeners navigate the expanding cast of allies and adversaries. His performance particularly shines during the book's action sequences, where his steady rhythm maintains clarity even as the plot accelerates. The audio format enhances Child's precise prose and Reacher's internal monologue, creating an immersive experience that feels like having the laconic hero recount his own harrowing tale.