The Midnight Line

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  • ID: 7293
  • Added: 2025-12-13
  • Updated: 2025-12-13
  • ISBN: 9781473542297
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2017-11-07
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

In The Midnight Line, Jack Reacher's curiosity is piqued when he spots a tiny West Point class ring in a pawn shop window. The ring, a symbol of hard-earned achievement, belongs to a woman cadet, and Reacher is determined to find out why she would part with it. His investigation leads him through a treacherous landscape of bikers, cops, and crooks, each encounter bringing him closer to the truth but also putting him in greater danger./n/nAs Reacher delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and violence. The novel is a direct sequel to Make Me, continuing the narrative from where it left off. Fans of the series will appreciate the familiar grit and intensity that define Reacher's character, as well as the standalone appeal of a gripping mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

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Killer Nashville · Clay Stafford · 2025-12-13
Smooth 4.00

The book is incredibly smooth and easy to read, with Reacher's investigation into a pawned West Point ring driving the narrative. The pacing is quick, making it a page-turner.

Clay Stafford found The Midnight Line to be a highly readable and engaging entry in the Jack Reacher series. The story starts with Reacher spotting a West Point graduation ring in a pawn shop, which sets him on a quest to find the owner. The narrative is smooth and easy to read, with a quick pace that makes it a page-turner. Reacher's investigation is compelling, and the mystery keeps readers engaged. The character interactions and the setting add depth to the story, making it a satisfying read. While it may not be as intense as some of Child's best work, it's still a solid entry in the series.


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    The Midnight Line is incredibly smooth and easy to read.

    You'll sit down and before you know it, you and Reacher are twenty pages down the road.

    The narrative is smooth and easy to read, with a quick pace that makes it a page-turner.

Jon Crunch Blog · 2018-04-01
Interesting 3.00

While lacking some of the nail-biting scenes from the author's best work, the tale is still interesting. The narrative is engaging, though not as intense as previous installments.

The Midnight Line offers an interesting tale that keeps readers engaged, though it may not reach the same heights as some of Lee Child's most thrilling works. The story is well-paced and features Reacher's signature investigative skills, but it lacks the high-stakes tension that defines the best entries in the series. Despite this, the narrative is still compelling, with Reacher's journey to uncover the truth behind a pawned West Point ring driving the plot. The character interactions and the mystery itself are well-crafted, making it a worthwhile read for fans of the series.


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    While 'The Midnight Line' lacks some of the nail-biting scenes found in the author's best work, it is an interesting tale.

    The narrative is engaging, though not as intense as previous installments.

    The story is well-paced and features Reacher's signature investigative skills.

Criminal Element · 2017-11-07
Good 3.50

The latest plot by Lee Child is decent, with Reacher's investigation into a pawned West Point ring driving the narrative. The pacing is steady, and the mystery keeps readers engaged.

In this installment, Jack Reacher stumbles upon a West Point graduation ring in a pawn shop, which sets him on a quest to find the owner. The plot is straightforward but effective, with Reacher's characteristic determination and resourcefulness shining through. The mystery unfolds at a steady pace, keeping readers engaged. While the story may not be as tightly plotted as some of Child's best work, it's still a solid entry in the series. Reacher's interactions with various characters add depth and intrigue, making it a satisfying read for fans of the series.


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    Lee Child's latest plot is a decent one.

    Reacher spots a 2005 West Point graduation ring in a pawn shop.

    The mystery unfolds at a steady pace, keeping readers engaged.