Reacher is Back – with Pie, Fists, and Bat Out of Hell

Jack Reacher has never been one to do things by halves – whether it’s dishing out justice, winning a brawl, or finding a diner that serves decent pie. And while fans are still waiting for season 4 of the Prime Video series starring Alan Ritchson, there’s reason to celebrate. A brand-new short story featuring the iconic drifter lands on 13 July, fittingly titled Bat Out of Hell.

Coffee, Pie, and a Well-Placed Right Hook

The story, penned by Andrew Child (Lee Child’s younger brother and literary heir), is part of a crime anthology alongside contributions from Heather Graham, John Gilstrap, and Rick Bleiweiss. But let’s be honest – most readers will be there for Reacher.

Without spoiling too much, the set-up is pure classic Reacher: a quiet diner, a slice of pie, and an unmistakable sense that trouble is brewing. Calm, analytical, and with an ever-present readiness to unleash a right hook on anyone foolish enough to test him – it’s the formula fans know and love.

Classic Reacher – Just the Way We Like Him

Since Killing Floor debuted in 1997, Jack Reacher has been the action world’s answer to a Zen monk with fists of steel. No baggage, no phone, no obligations – just a toothbrush in his pocket and an unerring moral compass. For fans of the Prime Video series, pie has become something of a ritual, a recurring motif even in the midst of chaos.

With Bat Out of Hell, readers can expect all the hallmarks of a Reacher tale: no-nonsense justice, no distractions, and a hero who knows when something’s off – and isn’t afraid to put it right.

What About the Series?

For those eager to watch Alan Ritchson smashing doors, systems, and villains with his 130 kilos of muscle, there’s still a wait ahead. Season 4 is currently in production and expected to premiere in 2026. Reports suggest it will adapt Gone Tomorrow – one of the series’ darker instalments, packed with terror threats, conspiracies, and Reacher’s signature paranoia.

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