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Lee Child and Andrew Child's new book, next release date and all books in order

Quick answer

The next one is Chain Reaction, coming October 20, 2026.

Lee Child created Jack Reacher; the series is now co-written with his brother Andrew Child.

Checked Friday, October 9, 2026

Upcoming Lee Child and Andrew Child books

  • Chain Reaction · October 20, 2026 · Jack Reacher #31
    Jack Reacher book 31: General Susan Turner needs help from the one man she knows will get the job done. Source: Penguin Random House

All Lee Child and Andrew Child books in order

71 books, grouped by series, in reading order. Tick the ones you've read; your list is saved in this browser.

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Book list from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), checked Friday, October 9, 2026.

Common questions

What is Lee Child and Andrew Child's new book?

The next one is Chain Reaction, coming October 20, 2026.

When is Lee Child and Andrew Child's next book coming out?

Chain Reaction comes out October 20, 2026. Jack Reacher book 31: General Susan Turner needs help from the one man she knows will get the job done.

What order should I read Lee Child and Andrew Child's books in?

The novels: start with Killing Floor (1997). Short stories: start with No Middle Name (2017). The full list in order is on this page.

How many books has Lee Child and Andrew Child written?

We list 71 Lee Child and Andrew Child books, including those announced but not yet published.

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