Lee Child
Author of Killing Floor
About the Author
Lee Child is the pen name of Jim Grant, who was born in Coventry, England on October 29, 1954. He attended law school at Sheffield University, worked in the theater, and finally worked as a presentation director for Granada Television. After being laid off in 1995 because of corporate show more restructuring, he decided to write a book. The Killing Floor won the Anthony Award for Best First Novel and became the first book in the Jack Reacher series. In 2012, the first Jack Reacher film was released starring Tom Cruise. His book's, Worth Dying For and Past Tense, made the bestseller list in 2018. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Image credit: Lee Child. Photo by Mark Coggins.
Series
Works by Lee Child
How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America (2021) — Editor — 130 copies, 7 reviews
Three Jack Reacher Novellas (with bonus Jack Reacher's Rules): Deep Down, Second Son, High Heat, and Jack Reacher's… (2014) 106 copies, 1 review
Three More Jack Reacher Novellas: Too Much Time, Small Wars, Not a Drill and Bonus Jack Reacher Stories (2017) 79 copies, 2 reviews
The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021 (Best Mystery Stories) 10 copies
Maybe They Have a Tradition 9 copies
Jack Reacher Collection: 12 books — Author — 7 copies
Lee Child - Jack Reacher Collection: Book 7 & Book 8: Persuader, The Enemy (Jack Reacher Series) (2015) 7 copies
Jack Reacher Series Complete Set (BOOKS 1-18) : 1. Killing Floor 2. Die Trying 3. Tripwire 4. Running Blind 5. Echo… (2007) 4 copies
[unidentified works] 4 copies
One Shot AND The Hard Way 3 copies
The Essential Jack Reacher 10-Book Bundle: Persuader, The Enemy, One Shot, The Hard Way, Bad Luck and Trouble, Nothing… (2005) 3 copies
Eleven Numbers: A Short Story 2 copies
Jack Reacher Series Lee Child Collection 5 Books Set (Night School, Make Me, Personal, Never Go Back, A Wanted Man) (2016) 2 copies
Lee Child - [Jack Reacher 01-16] 2 copies
Lee Child Collection Jack Reacher Vol (18 and 19) 2 Books Bundle (Personal,Never Go Back) (2017) 2 copies
Snake Eater by the Numbers 2 copies
The .50 Solution 2 copies
Nunca Voltes Atrás 2 copies
James Penney's New Identity and Other Stories: James Penney's New Identity, Other Side of the Mirror, The… (2012) 2 copies
"About the Author" 2 copies
Lee Child 7 Random Novels 1 copy
Jack Reacher Complete Series 1 copy
Die Hyänen: Jack Reacher 24 1 copy
NEW-Tripwire 1 copy
Like a Charm 1 copy
Safe Enough 1 copy
Začetna Poteza 1 copy
Dinheiro Sujo 1 copy
Dark Matter 1 copy
The Cliffhanger 1 copy
The Reacher Guy 1 copy
Book 9781913861810 1 copy
The Big Bang!: An Anthology 1 copy
Spy Game 1 copy
Der Sündenbock 1 copy
First Thrills, Volume 3 1 copy
The Bodyguard [story] 1 copy
Fresh Blood 3 1 copy
Coup de chaud sur la ville 1 copy
Jack Reacher Band 1-3: - Größenwahn / Ausgeliefert / Sein wahres Gesicht: Drei Romane in einem Band… 1 copy
Venegance 1 copy
Jack Reacher Band 1-3: - Größenwahn / Ausgeliefert / Sein wahres Gesicht: Drei Romane in einem Band (German Edition) (2018) 1 copy
Mörkläggningen 1 copy
Skulden 1 copy
Der Held : Wie Helden die Welt verändern, und warum wir sie heute mehr als je zuvor brauchen : Ein Essay (2019) 1 copy
Road to Purgatory 1 copy
Lee Child Books in Wales 1 copy
Short Stories 1 copy
Hope and Despair 1 copy
Matchup 1 copy
Nejlepší světové čtení 1 copy
The Essential Jack Reacher, Volume 1, 7-Book Bundle: Persuader, The Enemy, One Shot, The Hard Way, Bad Luck and… (2015) 1 copy
Jack Reacher Thrillerfest: Four of His Finest: The Affair; 61 Hours; Worth Dying For; A Wanted Man 1 copy
The Ambassador 1 copy
Associated Works
A Study in Sherlock: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon (2011) — Contributor — 552 copies, 34 reviews
Books to Die For: The World's Greatest Mystery Writers on the World's Greatest Mystery Novels (2012) 259 copies, 10 reviews
In Sunlight or In Shadow: Stories Inspired by the Paintings of Edward Hopper (2016) — Contributor — 257 copies, 14 reviews
The Lineup: The World's Greatest Crime Writers Tell the Inside Story of Their Greatest Detectives (2009) — Contributor — 220 copies, 3 reviews
Manhattan Mayhem: New Crime Stories from Mystery Writers of America (2015) — Contributor — 194 copies, 30 reviews
The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Wickedly Good Meals and Desserts to Die For (2015) — Contributor — 130 copies, 18 reviews
Death Do Us Part: New Stories about Love, Lust, and Murder (2006) — Contributor — 129 copies, 2 reviews
The Dark End of the Street: New Stories of Sex and Crime by Today's Top Authors (2010) — Contributor — 95 copies, 22 reviews
Anatomy of Innocence: Testimonies of the Wrongfully Convicted (2017) — Contributor — 50 copies, 2 reviews
Alive in Shape and Color: 16 Paintings by Great Artists and the Stories They Inspired (2019) — Contributor — 49 copies, 3 reviews
Greatest Hits: Original Stories of Hitmen, Hired Guns, and Private Eyes (2005) — Contributor — 17 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Jacquot and the Angel • The Hard Way • Marley and Me • False Impression (2006) 16 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Blue Heaven / Revelation / Nothing to Lose / Lottery (2008) 12 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Five Past Midnight • Only Love • Killing Floor • The Shadowy Horses (1997) 8 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Without Fail • Gallows Thief • Head over Heels in the Dales • Valhalla Rising (2002) — Author — 8 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: 61 Hours | The Wish List | The Lock Artist | The Winter Ghosts (2010) — Contributor — 7 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Gone Tomorrow | Folly | The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society | The… (2009) 7 copies
Livros Condensados: O Sócio | O Céu Na Terra | Jogo Mortífero | Laços De Sangue (1998) — Author — 4 copies
Australian Reader's Digest Select Editions: Jacquot and the Angel • The Hard Way • The Undomestic Goddess • False… (2007) 4 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Bad Luck and Trouble | Silver Bay | Losing You | Treasure of Khan (2007) 4 copies
Australian Reader's Digest Select Editions: Tripwire • Thunderhead • Lake News • Flight of Eagles (2000) 4 copies
Livros Condensados: Ao Rubro | Simplesmente Pai | Gelo Negro | Caça aos Cêntimos (2003) — Author — 4 copies
Australian Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Visitor • Winter Solstice • The White House Connection • Follow… (2001) 4 copies
Livros Condensados: Terreno Minado | O Homem dos Sete Ofícios | Frente de Tempestade | Um Raio de Luz (2001) — Author — 4 copies
Livros Condensados: A Visita | Nora, Nora | A Sombra nas Areias | Mais Cedo ou Mais Tarde (2002) — Author — 4 copies
Livros Condensados: Um Único Tiro | Mosaico | Insanidade Mental | Para Além do Horizonte Branco (2005) 3 copies
Válogatott könyvek 22. Glenn Meade - Sakkara titka; Jeanne Ray - Júlia és Rómeó virágai; Lee Child - A… (2002) 3 copies
Livros Condensados: Nada a Perder | O Sonho de Hannah | Pirâmide | A Escolha (2009) — Author — 3 copies
Livros Condensados: 24 horas | À primeira vista | Cidade em chamas | O observatório (2003) — Contributor — 3 copies
Het Beste Boek 258: Het laatste testament / Niets te verliezen / Ken je me nog? / De Cock en de dood in gebed — Author — 3 copies, 1 review
Det Bästas Bokval (2001) vol 214 : Dollar; Hoppets färg är vit; Sista satsningen; Salvia och makterna — Author — 2 copies
Australian Reader's Digest Select Editions: Gallows Thief / Safe Harbour / Without Fail / On the Street Where You Live (2003) 2 copies
Det Bästas Bokval (2011) vol 273 : Inget att förlora; Död i gryningen; Den blå zonen; Vägen till mitt hjärta — Contributor — 2 copies
Válogatott könyvek: Kapcsolat a Fehér Házban / Eddie fattyúja / Vágóhíd / Hajsza a tavak vidékén (2001) 2 copies
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 229 - Die Kinder von Eden. Frühstück zu viert. Der Schneefalke. Grössenwahn (2000) 2 copies
Het Beste Boek 237: De codex / De eerste gast / Voltreffer / De pianist — Author — 2 copies, 1 review
Het Beste Boek 200: Het testament / De sneeuwvalk / Tegendraads / De vlucht (2000) 2 copies, 1 review
Det Bästas Bokval (2004) vol 232: Besökaren; Det sista löftet; Ord mot ord; Förr när vi var vuxna (2004) — Author — 2 copies
Reader’s Digest Auswahlbücher 289 : Warte bis Du Schläfst. Tante Inge haut ab. Mit Höchstem Einsatz. Bis zum… (2009) 2 copies
Het Beste Boek 264: Blind vertrouwen / Eenmaal andermaal verliefd / Sluipschutter / Met fluwelen pootjes (2010) — Author — 1 copy, 1 review
Reader's Digest Select Editions 2017 v02 #350 — Author — 1 copy
Reader's Digest Select Editions: One Shot | The Valley | Black Tide | Temporary Sanity (2005) — Author — 1 copy
Livros Condensados: 61 horas | Cavalos mal domados | o que fazer quando alguém morre | Esperança de Natal (2011) 1 copy
Livros Condensados: A ilha do medo | Para sempres | Reação em cadeia | O solar da tia Harriet — Contributor — 1 copy
Livros Condensados: Nada a perder | A Orquestra de La salva o mundo | A pirâmide | A garota que caçava a lua — Author — 1 copy
Det Bästas Bokval (2002) vol 223: Bränd; Kvinnan i huset intill; Viskande vind; Viskar ditt namn — Author — 1 copy
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Echo Burning / Force 12 / The Observatory / The Falls (2001) — Author — 1 copy
Het Beste Boek: De Cock en een recept voor moord; Een nieuw begin; De rekening; De glasblazer — Author — 1 copy, 1 review
Het beste boek, #277 [Tegenspel; Caleidoscoop; De roep van de olifant; Het kerstlijstje] — some editions — 1 copy
Reader's Digest: The Hard Way / Two Little Girls in Blue / Restoring Grace / Koers pal noord — Author — 1 copy, 1 review
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Child, Lee
- Legal name
- Grant, James Dover
- Birthdate
- 1954-10-29
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK
- Places of residence
- Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, England, UK
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
New York, New York, USA
France - Education
- University of Sheffield (LL.B|1977)
King Edward's School, Birmingham, England, UK
Cherry Orchard Primary School, Birmingham, England, UK - Occupations
- novelist
- Relationships
- Grant, Andrew (brother)
- Organizations
- Granada Television
Mystery Writers of America - Awards and honors
- Commander, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (2020)
Members
Discussions
Lee Child handing Jack Reacher over in Book talk (January 2020)
Lee Child and Reacher in Crime, Thriller & Mystery (May 2016)
Reviews
Bad Luck and Trouble by Child, Lee [Delacorte… by Lee Child
Good enjoyable book. I believe it served as the basis for one season of Reacher on Amazon Prime, but still entertaining to read and get the background details and a better story.
Improbable and predictable, but still enjoyable. Probably a 3.5 star read.
3.5 stars. Standard Reacher fare, but I found the ending to be a bit predictable. Still a quick, enjoyable read.
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- Works
- 231
- Also by
- 112
- Members
- 124,975
- Popularity
- #59
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 3,376
- ISBNs
- 2,505
- Languages
- 29
- Favorited
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