Its said that a Jack Reacher novel is bought every four seconds somewhere in the world...Lee Childs genius has been to create a tough guy hero that men will envy and women will adore". (Daily Express). After an epic and interrupted journey all the way from the snows of South Dakota, Jack Reacher has finally made it to Virginia.

His destination: a sturdy stone building a short bus ride from Washington D.C., the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. It was the closest thing to a home he ever had. Why? He wants to meet the new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner. He liked her voice on the phone. But the officer sitting behind Reachers old desk isnt a woman.

Why is Susan Turner not there[unk]What Reacher doesnt expect is what comes next. He himself is in big trouble, accused of a sixteen-year-old homicide. And he certainly doesnt expect to hear these words: Youre back in the army, Major. And your ass is mine.Will he be sorry he went back? Or - will someone else?