From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child’s first-ever autobiographical collection.

'Essential reading for all Reacher fans.' STEVE CAVANAGH

'Need a Lee Child/Reacher fix? Of course you do . . . This book is perfect for rabid fans and unabashed addicts – like me.' JAMES PATTERSON

‘Fans of the series (and would-be writers looking for tips) will relish this . . . engaging and instructive’ Sunday Times

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From urgently scribbling out his debut Killing Floor in pencil (the stub of which he still owns), to seeing his novels adapted for the big screen . . . here are Lee Child’s fascinating personal reflections on his life and work.

Crafted across decades, this is the story of a man who once put pencil to paper in an attempt to turn his luck around . . . and who made every word count.

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Praise for Reacher: The Stories Behind the Stories:

'Whip-smart, gripping and chock-full of wit and charm, just like the author himself.' KARIN SLAUGHTER, No.1 bestselling author of the Will Trent series

'A unique, fascinating insight into the creative and personal journey of one of the world’s finest authors. I loved it.' STEVE CAVANAGH, bestselling author of Fifty Fifty and Thirteen

'A fascinating look at the brilliant mind that created the iconic Jack Reacher. Both inspiring and instructive, this is a must-read for both readers and writers.' TESS GERRITSEN, bestselling author of the Martini Club series

'A terrific accompaniment to the books, and answers so many questions.' JOANNE HARRIS, bestselling author of Chocolat

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"'Essential reading for all Reacher fans, or anyone who is remotely interested in reading and writing. A unique, fascinating insight into the creative and personal journey of one of the world’s finest authors. I loved it.'" - STEVE CAVANAGH

"‘It’s fascinating to pull back the curtain to see how one of the all-time greats gets his work done. REACHER: THE STORIES BEHIND THE STORIES is whip-smart, gripping, and chock-full of wit and charm, just like the author himself.’" - KARIN SLAUGHTER, No.1 bestselling author of the Will Trent series

"‘A fascinating look at the brilliant mind that created the iconic Jack Reacher. Both inspiring and instructive, this is a must-read for both readers and writers.’" - TESS GERRITSEN, bestselling author of the Martini Club series

"‘A terrific accompaniment to the books, and answers so many questions.’" - JOANNE HARRIS, bestselling author of CHOCOLAT

"'Need a Lee Child/Reacher fix? Of course you do. I did. Here’s everything you need to know about the Reacher novels. In chronological order. This book is perfect for rabid fans and unabashed addicts – like me.'" - JAMES PATTERSON

"‘Fans of the series (and would-be writers looking for tips) will relish this . . . engaging and instructive’" - Sunday Times

"'Fascinating'" - The i Paper