Review: An Interesting Reacher Back Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 10, 2014
For dedicated Jack Reacher fans this is a must read short story that provides a preview of what is to become Jack Reacher in the future.The setting is on the Marine Base in Okinawa where young Jack and his older brother Joe have moved again when his father, Capt. Stan Reacher and mother Josie have been reassigned. Jack's father has been given command of a four company group of Marines which are to be the spearhead of any outbreak that may occur in the far east..Jack is big for his age (13) in just a few short years he will gain 80 lbs and 8" .I calculate that he is 5'!0" tall and about 140lbs, which is about what I was at age 18 in Boot camp.Having to prove himself upon every new move has schooled him in the art of brawling. He also has a knack for deductive reasoning which comes in handy early on after their move to Okinawa. Jack solves two problems that were troubling his brother and his father.If you have read all or even a few of Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels this short story will fill in the questions about how Jack aquired his investigative skills and how he could take on an entire bar full of dirtbags. Easy-Peasy , Jack was kickin butt at a very early age and he just kept gittin better and better at it. Good to Know!This short story was a tasty treat.  Snap it up. You will enjoy it.Reviewed by Roger Shepherd