James Penney's New Identity (The Thriller Shorts)

4 4 out of 5 stars | 4,817 ratings

Price: 2.99

Last update: 09-06-2024


About this item

From a New York Times–bestseller, a thriller short story about a Vietnam veteran on the run who receives help from a young military cop named Jack Reacher.
 
Before Jack Reacher became the seminal, nomadic hero he is today and #1 New York Times–bestselling writer Lee Child reached his current iconic literary stature, there was James Penney, who we meet in this intense thriller short. 
 
Penney was originally envisioned as a character in Child’s second Jack Reacher tale, Die Trying. Though an interesting character, Penney was ultimately excised during the editing process and readers didn’t have the pleasure of meeting him.
 
Now he’s been resurrected in a tale that features a brief glimpse of Jack Reacher’s early career. Don’t miss this heart-pumping tale of suspense!

Top reviews from the United States

Frankie L. Winchester
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Short Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
This was a quick read, only 25 pages. It was exactly the way I like short stories: fast moving with a beginning, middle and end. Jack Reacher doesn't appear until the last few pages but he is integral to the story. Actually the story is very spare: not a character or line of dialog that is unnecessary. It was a fun read.
cmetcalf7
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but too short.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2021
Quick read, and I was disappointed to get to the end so soon. Penney could be a good series if Mr. Child decided to develop the character. I hope he does.
MOJO
3.0 out of 5 stars Great read but very EXPENSIVE
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
Looking for something to read during my morning treadmill walk. Saw this Lee Child book and thought $6.99 is a bargin for Lee Child book. So did a "buy it now"

Story is only 24 pages. I ran out of story before my 20 minute timer went off.

But it was a good read while it lasted. Next time I will make sure to check number of pages before buying.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reacher story!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
I liked the story by Lee Child. Reacher is a great character, and this story does not disappoint! A good read!
sharon wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Great short story.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
My only problem with this story is that it wasn't long enough. I want to know about the man in the trunk of the car and what happened to the man he helped.
William Meyer
4.0 out of 5 stars Job security
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023
The story was ever changing. Despair anger FreeTime elation misery and hope. What a change from military life to say nothing about marriage. I wish him well. Lee Child has never disappointed.
JR
5.0 out of 5 stars A short buzz
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2023
The author has created an interesting and unique plot to go with a few characters making this hard to put down
Layabout
2.0 out of 5 stars Short and overpriced
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
I love Reacher stories but this one is short and overpriced. Should have just sent a check to the "authors". Waste of money.

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