High Heat (Jack Reacher #17.5)
by Lee Child
High Heat by Lee Child holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 4.8K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 64 pages.
About High Heat
Thriller master Lee Child returns with an exclusive eBook short story. In the midst of a savage heat wave and an infamous murder spree, a blackout awakens the dark side of the city that never sleeps—and a young Jack Reacher takes action as only he can. Don’t miss the exciting preview of Lee Child’s highly anticipated Jack Reacher novel, Never Go Back! July 1977. Jack Reacher is almost seventeen, and he stops in New York City on the way to visit his brother at West Point. The summer heat is suffocating, the city is bankrupt, and the mad gunman known as Son of Sam is still on the loose. Reacher meets a woman with a problem, and agrees to help her . . . but then the power grid fails and the lights go out, plunging the lawless city into chaos. What does a visiting teenager do in the dark? If that visiting teenager is Jack Reacher, the answer is plenty.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lee Child |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 64 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 4,842 |
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What genre is High Heat?
High Heat is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is High Heat worth reading?
Based on 4.8K reader ratings, High Heat has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is High Heat?
High Heat has 64 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote High Heat?
High Heat was written by Lee Child. It was first published in 2013.
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