The 30th novel in Lee Child’sJack Reacherseries gets a release date as the wait for season 3 of Prime Video’sReacherTV series continues. The book series has been ongoing since 1997, with everything from Book 25 onward being written by both James Grant (under his Lee Child penname) and his brother, Andrew Grant (going by Andrew Child). They have continued to release new books in the series on a yearly basis, with their latest,In Too Deep, coming out whileReacherseason 3was filming.
Now,Waterstoneshas revealed new information about the 30thJack Reachernovel, giving it a release date ahead ofReacherseason 3. The book, written by Lee and Andrew Child,is titledExit Strategy, and will be arriving on shelves August 01, 2025. While visiting Baltimore in his nomadic travels, Reacher is slipped a note asking for help, getting sent down a new rabbit hole as he searches for more information. The book will be 384 pages, with a finalized cover coming prior to its release.
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Even More Stories To Expand The Franchise
The Childs' 30th overallJack Reacherbookis a testament to the limitless potential of the franchise, and the number of ideas yet to come. Since the series hasn’t been passed over to Andrew in its entirety yet, it seemsExit Strategywill also be far from the end of the titular characters' investigations. This is also a good sign for the Prime Video series,which is currently adapting the seventh book in the series,Persuader, and has already beenrenewed for season 4.
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There are several villains, allies, and love interests in Reacher books that have yet to appear in Amazon Prime’s adaptation of Lee Child’s novels.
The new book also highlights a milestone for the series,reaching its 30th installment 28 years after the release ofKilling Floor, the first entry in the series. Its arrival in the same year as season 3 means there will be plenty to enjoy from the franchise for those following both timelines of the character. This release also comes ahead ofPrime Video’sNeagleyspinoff, which will see the thriller series expand even further by focusing on Reacher’s most consistent companion.Exit Strategyis just one of many positive elements of theJack Reacherseries as it continues to grow.
Our Take On Jack Reacher’s 30th Novel Coming Next Year
It Continues A Positive Trend For The Series
Alongside being a reflection of the franchise’s continued success,the newJack Reachernovel continues Child’s positive trend of releasing at least one new book every yearsince the franchise began. Since this is his sixth alongside Andrew, it seems this same release schedule will continue once his brother has fully taken over the series. With nearly a year until it arrives on shelves andReacherseason 3 drawing closer every day, more information about the book will undoubtedly be revealed later next year.
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Reacher follows Jack Reacher, a former military police investigator, as he navigates civilian life. Without a phone and carrying minimal belongings, Reacher drifts across the country, experiencing the nation he once served, and encounters intriguing challenges along the way.
