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by Lee Child
4.52011544 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Lee Child book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like Never Go Back
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The best books like Never Go Back are:
- 1Worth Dying For by Lee Child4.5
- 2Better off Dead by Lee Child4.2
- 3Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child0
- 4Die Trying by Lee Child Lee Child4.4#2
- 5The Lightning Rod by Brad Meltzer0
- 6Rising Tiger by Brad Thor0
- 7The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown0
- 8Only the Dead by Jack Carr0
- 9The Firm by John Grisham4.6
- 10Iceberg by Jennifer A. Nielsen4.7
When Jack Reacher arrives at his old military unit's headquarters to meet Major Susan Turner, he finds she's mysteriously absent and he's suddenly facing accusations of a sixteen-year-old murder. Forced back into the army he left behind, Reacher must navigate a web of conspiracy while fighting to clear his name and uncover what really happened to Turner.
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by Lee Child
4.22021
Why you'll love it:
Another Lee Child book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Lee Child and Andrew Child
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a gritty but assured tone that will resonate with Never Go Back fans.
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Die Trying
Jack Reacher #2 (works standalone)by Lee Child Lee Child
4.42010557 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a relentless and propulsive tone that will resonate with Never Go Back fans.
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by Brad Meltzer
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This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with Never Go Back fans.
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by Brad Thor
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a relentless and urgent tone that will resonate with Never Go Back fans.
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by Jack Carr
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a gritty and relentless tone that will resonate with Never Go Back fans.
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by John Grisham
4.61993501 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with Never Go Back fans.
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by Jennifer A. Nielsen
4.72023352 pages
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This thriller shares a hopeful adventure tone that will resonate with Never Go Back fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Never Go Back
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Dying For | Lee Child | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Same author |
| Better off Dead | Lee Child | 4.2 | 2021 | — | Same author |
| Better Off Dead | Lee Child and Andrew Child | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Die Trying | Lee Child Lee Child | 4.4 | 2010 | 557 | Similar vibes |
| The Lightning Rod | Brad Meltzer | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Rising Tiger | Brad Thor | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Da Vinci Code | Dan Brown | 0 | 2003 | — | Similar vibes |
| Only the Dead | Jack Carr | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Firm | John Grisham | 4.6 | 1993 | 501 | Similar vibes |
| Iceberg | Jennifer A. Nielsen | 4.7 | 2023 | 352 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Never Go Back?
The most similar books to Never Go Back are Worth Dying For, Better off Dead, Better Off Dead.
What should I read after Never Go Back?
After finishing Never Go Back, readers most commonly pick up Worth Dying For next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Lee Child, such as Echo Burning.
Who writes books like Lee Child?
Authors similar to Lee Child include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is Never Go Back?
Never Go Back is a Thriller novel by Lee Child, published in 2014.
How long is Never Go Back?
Never Go Back is 519 pages long.
About Never Go Back
After an epic and interrupted journey all the way from the snows of South Dakota, Jack Reacher has finally made it to Virginia. His destination: a sturdy stone building a short bus ride from Washington D.C., the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. It was the closest thing to a home he ever had.Why? He wants to meet the new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner. He liked her voice on the phone. But the officer sitting behind Reacher's old desk isn't a woman. Why is Susan Turner not there?What Reacher doesn't expect is what comes next. He himself is in big trouble, accused of a sixteen-year-old homicide. And he certainly doesn't expect to hear these words: 'You're back in the army, Major. And your ass is mine.' Will he be sorry he went back? Or - will someone else?