This crime novel follows a wandering problem-solver who always wins. We discuss why these books are so immensely popular and the vicarious consolation we get out of the hero, his nobility and his alienation.

Interested in the media we discussed this episode? Please support the show by purchasing it through our affiliate store:

• The Killing Floor
• Servant of the Shard
• The Authority Vol 1 (featuring Midnighter)
• Captain America and the Crusade Against Evil: The Dilemma of Zealous Nationalism
• Lucas Davenport series
• The Equalizer

Additional Resources:

• The Official Website of Lee Child and Jack Reacher FAQ
• LEE CHILD: THE EMOTIONAL CONTRACT OF JACK REACHER
• How Jack Reacher Was Built
• Why I love Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels
• The Curious Case of Lee Child