THE SENTINEL Jack Reacher, Book 25

Narrator Scott Brick returns to portray Jack Reacher in this first-time collaboration between author Lee Child and his brother, Andrew. Reacher—usually the strong, silent type—is still the defender of the underdog and seeker of justice who travels the country with just a toothbrush in his pocket, engaging in multiple incidents of well-choreographed violence as necessary. Here, however, he actually talks a lot and teams up with others. The plot takes on a cyberthreat to the U.S. election process, Russians, and neo-Nazis. Brick’s voice for Reacher voice is a good match for the character, and he does a fine job with female characters. While listeners may find it challenging to identify who is speaking when the male characters exchange quick dialogue, fans will find this a welcome addition to the series. E.Q. 2021 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2020]