Jack Reacher: An Evening with Andrew Child
Wed 12 Nov 2025 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Every nine seconds, somewhere in the world, a Jack Reacher novel is bought.
Jack Reacher is the hero the world turns to in uncertain times—a lone avenger whose fans stretch from Haruki Murakami to Ken Follett, Kate Atkinson to Mick Herron. Now you have the chance to go behind the scenes with global No.1 bestselling author Andrew Child, as he lifts the curtain on Reacher’s latest pulse-pounding mission: Exit Strategy. This brand-new thriller is the 30th Jack Reacher novel, and the sixth in the hugely acclaimed collaboration between brothers Lee and Andrew Child. And this time, Reacher is about to be pushed into his most unexpected—and dangerous—adventure yet.
The story begins in classic Reacher style. Three stops. Not all of them planned.
· First stop: a Baltimore coffee shop. Black coffee. Two refills. Trouble brewing in the corner.
· Second stop: a store for a coat. Something practical. Something disposable. Something that won’t last longer than the next fight. Inside his pocket—unexpectedly—a note. Handwritten. A plea for help.
· Third stop: wherever that note leads him. Because when Jack Reacher is asked for help, he never walks away…
To celebrate the launch of Exit Strategy, Andrew Child will be joining us live at The Arc, Winchester, all the way from his home in America. In conversation with Rebecca Fletcher, he’ll reveal how he and his brother craft these global blockbusters, the inspirations behind Reacher’s adventures, the experience of being a best selling author—and what it’s like to see their hero brought vividly to life on screen. There will be an audience Q+A and a book signing with Andrew.
In collaboration with Winchester Library.
Books will be available for sale on the night by P&G Wells Booksellers.