Safe Enough: Crime Stories BY the Author of Jack Reacher BY Lee Child

In The Secret to Jack Reacher's Success, Lee Child offers a riveting collection of twenty never-before-collected crime stories that showcase his skill beyond the iconic Jack Reacher series. While Child’s reputation is built on Reacher's exploits, this compilation highlights his versatility in short story writing, featuring a diverse array of characters and scenarios.

From assassins to bodyguards, and CIA agents to gangsters, each story delves into the darker corners of human nature with Child’s signature action and suspense. In “Ten Keys,” a drug-dealing hitman grapples with his guilt, while “Normal in Every Way” follows a rookie cop who connects historic crimes through seemingly mundane files. Other stories include a methodical bodyguard who resigns after being outwitted, a perfectly planned military mission, and an FBI agent's close surveillance of a Manhattan Project hopeful. The collection also features a chilling tale of a killer targeting other killers.

Child's masterful plotting and knack for creating tension shine through in each of these standalone stories, offering both new and long-time fans a fresh perspective on his work. The collection, with its colorful introduction from the author, is a testament to Child’s storytelling prowess and is bound to captivate readers who crave thrilling, well-crafted narratives.

This is the first book by Lee Child in three years, and it promises to be a fascinating read that will appeal to anyone interested in crime fiction, regardless of their familiarity with Reacher.