Echo Burning
Echo Burning
Book Brief
592
Novel • Fiction
Texas • 2000s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Lee Child's thriller Echo Burning, former military policeman Jack Reacher hitchhikes through Texas and is picked up by Carmen Greer, who seeks his help against her abusive husband, Sloop, soon to be released from prison. Reacher becomes entangled in a complex web of familial tension, threats, and a murder-kidnapping plot, forcing him to navigate deceit and danger to protect Carmen and uncover the truth. The book contains graphic depictions of violence and domestic abuse.
Suspenseful
Dark
Gritty
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
142,945 ratings
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Review Roundup
Lee Child’s Echo Burning receives praise for its gripping narrative and well-developed protagonist, Jack Reacher. Reviews highlight its intense action and skillful pacing. However, some critics note a predictable plot and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it is considered a compelling addition to the series, appealing primarily to fans of thrillers and action.
Who Should Read Echo Burning?
Fans of fast-paced thrillers with a strong, lone-wolf protagonist will relish Echo Burning by Lee Child. This novel appeals to readers of James Patterson’s Alex Cross series and Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne novels, offering a blend of suspense, action, and complex characters in a vividly described Texan setting.
142,945 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Echo Burning is the fifth book in Lee Child's popular Jack Reacher series, first published in 2001.
The novel is noted for its vivid portrayal of the harsh and expansive setting of West Texas, a change from the urban environments of previous books in the series.
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Lee Child uses his own experiences of traveling through Texas to accurately depict the landscape and culture encountered by Jack Reacher.
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592
Novel • Fiction
Texas • 2000s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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