I read this book in 1997 and have not missed a book since - I know Reacher like the back of my hand and this IS Reacher - a better fit than Tom Cruise and a great series. Everything was there as far as Reachers characteristics go - he calculates the time without a watch/sits at the back of a restaurant facing the door - I cannot wait for another series - loved the cameo of Lee Child - hope he does this in all the series to come....