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Fans of the Jack Reacher series will enjoy the display of his deductive skills in this story of an abused wife in the outback of Texas. Readers who are not yet fans will also admire his Dr. Gregory House approach to solving a mystery or, in this case, a nested series of mysteries surrounding an attractive Mexican-American wife and the imperious old west family she has married into. Reacher pairs up with a beautiful lesbian lawyer to fight an archaic Texas legal system as well as some very skilled professional killers in this thriller that is as wide ranging as the well-painted Texas landscape it is set against.
Nina W. (purplewitch) - Austin, TX reviewed Echo Burning (Jack Reacher, Bk 5) on + 21 more book reviews
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Of all the authors who write series books I really like Lee Child - eash and everyone of his Reacher books can be enjoyed on its own. And while Reacher's physical prowess is almost beyond belief his intelligence is what usually saves him. Because of his character's background he has an open field to put him in new situations and environments. This is a opportunity that Child uses to his advantage and you don't feel that you are reading the same book again & again. Few authors are as good at this as Child - If you like to see you leading character again & again - I recommend this series.
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Another excellent Jack Reacher thriller! This may be the best one yet. In this one Child leads you down a twisting path that includes a lot of misdirection to a very satisfying conclusion. The Reacher series is definitely becoming one of my favorites. This 5th book in the series involves Reacher with a Latina woman (Carmen) who claims she has been brutally beaten by her husband who is serving time for tax evasion. But is Carmen telling the truth? Her story seems to fall apart as told by the local DA. Highly enjoyable and I would highly recommend this one.
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Echo Burning is a masterfully characterized thriller starring Reacher, the ex-military cop who's so concerned about commitment to anything--a woman, possessions, a permanent address--that he only owns the clothes on his back. But he's the kind of justice-seeking guy you'd want on your side, especially if you were an abused wife trapped in a marriage you can't get out of until, and unless, somebody bumps off your old man.
Reacher is drawn into beautiful Carmen Greer's orbit, which ought to teach a guy not to hitchhike. Agreeing to protect her from the husband who's about to be released from jail, Reacher moves into the bunkhouse of the Echo, Texas, ranch that's owned by the bigoted, bitter, but powerful Greer family. This is the best Jack Reacher yet, smart, stylish, and convincing.
Reacher is drawn into beautiful Carmen Greer's orbit, which ought to teach a guy not to hitchhike. Agreeing to protect her from the husband who's about to be released from jail, Reacher moves into the bunkhouse of the Echo, Texas, ranch that's owned by the bigoted, bitter, but powerful Greer family. This is the best Jack Reacher yet, smart, stylish, and convincing.
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Another great "Reacher" read
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Lee Child does it again!!
Marlene W. (KansasSunflower) - Overland Park, KS reviewed Echo Burning (Jack Reacher, Bk 5) on + 289 more book reviews
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I didn't like this one as much as others he's written. It just didn't hold my attention as much as some of the others. His vivid description of Texas did make me want to visit Texas again.
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Very good book!
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Great book!
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this is my second "Jack Reacher" novel that I've read. Was not disappointed. The author (Lee Child) has a way with his writing that you can't put it down!
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I really like this author!!
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absolutely love this author
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Another great Jack Reacher Novel.
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I really enjoyed this story. I true mystery as I was guessing "whodunit" up until the very end.
The 5th Jack Reacher book didn't let me down. Also, reading these books in order is interesting; watching Reacher evolve. In Echo Burning, he is still incredibly insightful, almost overly so, but that's part of the fun! As noted on the cover… Texas has never been captured in quite this way before... and that's the truth! Jack Reacher brings out his super-heroism once again. Fun read - great mystery to try to unravel.
as good as the first 4
Mary P. (riverratreader) - Hillsdale, IL reviewed Echo Burning (Jack Reacher, Bk 5) on + 164 more book reviews
Thumbing across the scorched west Texas desert, loner Jack Reacher has nowhere to go, and all the time in the world to get there. Cruising the same stretch of two-lane blacktop is pretty Carmen Greer. But for Reacher, the lift comes with a hitch. Carmen's got a story to tell, and it's a wild one. All about her husband, her family secrets, and a hometown that's pure Gothic. She's also got a plan. Reacher's part of it. And before the sun sets, this ride could cost them both their lives.
Just as good as the other Reacher novels
This is another GREAT Jack Reacher story.
Standard Reacher novel--good airplane read
Larry K. (clanky40) - Leroy, IN reviewed Echo Burning (Jack Reacher, Bk 5) on + 15 more book reviews
Reacher keeps on kicking ass and getting it right
Average. 2/3 of the book is a somewhat plodding setup for an intricate and clever finale.
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Jack Reacher is hitchhiking in Texas ahen Carmen Greer picks him up. He finds himself involved in another nail-biting adventure. A great plot.
Jack Reacher is hitchhiking and is picked up by a pretty Mexican senora. The charge for the ride is for Reacher to kill her abusive husband who is being released from jail. Very good story.
Liked the book very much. One of my favorite authors now. Think Bruce Willis!
this is a very good book; I had not read Lee Child, but I will be happy to read more. Well done...good mystery.
Another in the very good series by Lee Child. Reacher saves the day again on the hot dusty plains of West Texas.
This a Jack Reacher book. Jack is a former military cop who travels in search of justice for those in need. Great action novel without too much thinking required.
Starts a little slow, but quickly holds your interest. Some situations and conclusions are a little far-fetched and the hero relies a little to much on "instinct". But comes to a satisfying conclusion.
Another great Jack Reacher book
Lee Child has got to be the best or 1 of the best authors in todays world. Read this one at no stopping too. Whats his latest?
Jack is wandering in the desert and finds murder and mystery
Another great book in the Reacher series~!
Lee Child is such a great writer! I love Jack Reacher!
Thumbing across the scorched west Texas desert, loner Jack Reacher has nowhere to go, and all the time in the world to get there. Cruising the same stretch of two-lane blacktop is pretty Carmen Greer. But for Reacher, the lift comes with a hitch. Carmen's got a story to tell, and it's a wild one. All about her husband, her family secrets, and a hometown that's pure Gothic. She's also got a plan. Reacher's part of it. And before the sun sets, this ride could cost them both their lives.
Excellent!! Another winner. The varied plot lines weave together to make an enjoyable story, and keeps you guessing to the end!!
I'm on a Jack Reacher binge. How had I missed this unlikely hero with all the reading I do? Now I'm voraciously reading all the books in the series.
A Jack Reacher novel---
Thumbing across the scorched west Texas desert, loner Jack Reacher has nowhere to go, and all the time in the wold to get there. Cruising the same stretch of two-lane blacktop is pretty Carmen Greer. But for Reacher, the lift comes with a hitch. Carmen's got a story to tell, and it's a wild one. All about her husband, her family secrets, and a hometown that's pure Gothic. She's also got a plan. Reacher's part of it. And before the sun sets, this ride could cost them both their lives . . .
Thumbing across the scorched west Texas desert, loner Jack Reacher has nowhere to go, and all the time in the wold to get there. Cruising the same stretch of two-lane blacktop is pretty Carmen Greer. But for Reacher, the lift comes with a hitch. Carmen's got a story to tell, and it's a wild one. All about her husband, her family secrets, and a hometown that's pure Gothic. She's also got a plan. Reacher's part of it. And before the sun sets, this ride could cost them both their lives . . .
Another Jack Reacher book that will absolutly "grab hold of you". If you've read any other Lee Child books you know exactly what I mean.
Jack Reacher picks up pretty Carmen Greer who has a story to tell of her husband, family secrets, but the ride could cost both of their lives.
Great Story!!!!!!!!!!!
Jack Reacher to the rescue again. Cool loner out to right wrong.
This one starts slow & I thought the ending was sorta predictable, but a good story in all. Kept my attention & I wanted to see what happened next. If a book can do that, its a winner to me.
suspense, can't put it down. neat plot. hitchhiker cruising with person...has a story to tell about not so good family secrets. fast paced
part of a series
Can't beat the Jack Reacher series!