So this big guy walks into a bar... Now, I'm as big a fan of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, the best-selling, coffee-slurping palooka, as the next jasper, and I'm happy for his success--Lee's a great guy. He's generous to a fault, and kind to other writers and fellow human beings. I've had the good fortune to … Continue reading The Jack Reacher Industrial Complex
Tag: Fan Fiction?
Kim Otto & Carlos Gaspar (The Hunt for Jack Reacher)
Created by Diane Capri Another spin-off from the mega-success of Lee Child's Jack Reacher is Diane Capri's "Hunt for Jack Reacher" series, featuring FBI Special Agents KIM OTTO and CARLOS GASPAR. Their secret, special off-the-books assignment? Find Jack Reacher. Somehow they always seem to just miss him, and find themselves cleaning up the messes he leaves … Continue reading Kim Otto & Carlos Gaspar (The Hunt for Jack Reacher)
Jim Grant (aka “Resurrection Man”)
Created by Colin Campbell Sheesh! Apparently Jack Reacher's massive success has not been lost on writers who are not named Lee Child. Colin Campbell's JIM GRANT is yet another cheeky parody/tribute/homage/rip-off. And I do mean cheeky -- Jim Grant is Lee Child's real name. Not that that's the only connection. When we first meet him … Continue reading Jim Grant (aka “Resurrection Man”)