Jack Reacher leaves Hope, Colorado, in his usual way; on foot, and soon arrives in Despair. But he isn't there long. He's run out of town after he has a single cup of coffee. And it wasn't even very good coffee. That strikes a wrong note with Jack -- something strange is going on in Despair, and judging by the townspeople's reaction to him, they all seem to be in on it. Well, nobody escorts Jack to the edge of town and tells him to hit the road without cause. He'll find out exactly what's wrong with Despair, if it's the last thing he does -- and this time, it might be.

Jack Reacher is in fine form in NOTHING TO LOSE. This story has fascinating characters that work very well with Jack and the plot is inspired. This latest adventure of Jack's could have come straight from today's headlines. Action, tension and a thirst for justice, Mr. Child delivers it all. A very good read.