Chain Reaction, 31st Jack Reacher Novel, Set for October 20 Release
Lee Child and Andrew Child's new Reacher book brings back Susan Turner and sends the character to Summertown, Colorado.
Chain Reaction, the 31st novel in the Jack Reacher series, will be released on October 20, 2026. The book is co-written by Lee Child and Andrew Child, according to screenrant.com.
The novel brings back the character Susan Turner and sends Jack Reacher to Summertown, Colorado.
On screen, Alan Ritchson is set to return to the Reacher series on Prime Video in 2027.
Lee Child has said he never expected the series to reach 31 books. Looking back at the Prime Video adaptation, he said he would like to see Roscoe, a character from season one, return.
The TV series has changed some characters from the books — Tamara Greene appears on screen in place of Theresa Lee — while remaining faithful overall.
Quick answers
When is Chain Reaction released?
Chain Reaction is released on October 20, 2026.
Who wrote Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction is co-written by Lee Child and Andrew Child.
When does Reacher return to Prime Video?
Alan Ritchson is set to return to the Reacher series in 2027.