Chapter 1 Summary

Jack Reacher is a thirty-six-year-old ex military man who is traveling around the country he helped to keep safe for most of his life. At six foot five, he is about two hundred and ten pounds and in good shape for his age. He travels the country by ground in anonymity, paying for his expenses in cash. It gives him a feeling of absolute freedom.

Having spent most of his childhood going from base to base, he is used to being on the move without a permanent address. As an adult, he followed in his father's footsteps, joining the military himself. He excels there, spends some time in military intelligence and is even involved in homicide investigation until peace brings layoffs to the military. His job is one that ended. Jack has collected some unusual skills to date. His military background and training...