The Visitor (Jack Reacher #4)

The story begins with Jack Reacher hitchhiking his way through the United States. He finds himself in a small town in Mississippi called Bolton, where he is arrested for a murder he did not commit. The victim is a young woman named Janice May Chapman, who was found dead in her hotel room. The police believe that Reacher is the killer because he was seen leaving the hotel around the time of the murder.

Reacher is taken to the police station, where he is interrogated by the local sheriff, Elizabeth Deveraux. Reacher denies any involvement in the murder and demands to see the evidence against him. The sheriff shows him a photograph of him leaving the hotel, but Reacher points out that the man in the photograph is not him. The sheriff is skeptical but decides to investigate further.

Reacher is released from custody but decides to stay in Bolton to investigate the murder himself. He meets a woman named Jodie Jacob, who works at the hotel where Janice May Chapman was killed. Jodie tells Reacher that Janice was a prostitute who had been working at the hotel for a few weeks. She also tells him that Janice had a regular client who would visit her every week.

Reacher decides to investigate Janice’s regular client and discovers that he is a wealthy businessman named Arthur Scorpio. Reacher confronts Scorpio and accuses him of killing Janice. Scorpio denies any involvement and threatens Reacher if he continues to investigate him.

Reacher continues to investigate the murder and discovers that Janice was not the only prostitute working at the hotel. He meets another prostitute named Lisa Hoxton, who tells him that she saw Scorpio leaving Janice’s room on the night of the murder. Lisa also tells Reacher that Scorpio had been paying her to keep quiet about his visits to Janice.

Reacher confronts Scorpio again and tells him that he knows he killed Janice. Scorpio admits to the murder and tells Reacher that he did it because Janice was blackmailing him. Janice had discovered that Scorpio was involved in a money laundering scheme and was threatening to go to the police.

Reacher turns Scorpio over to the police and leaves Bolton. As he is hitchhiking out of town, he is picked up by Sheriff Deveraux. She tells him that she has been investigating his background and has discovered that he is a former military police officer. She also tells him that she believes him to be innocent of the murder and apologizes for arresting him.

The Visitor is a thrilling and action-packed novel that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. The audiobook is narrated by Dick Hill, who does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. Hill’s narration is clear and easy to understand, and he does a great job of conveying the tension and suspense of the story.

One of the strengths of The Visitor is its well-developed characters. Jack Reacher is a complex and intriguing character who is both intelligent and physically capable. He is a man of few words but is always thinking and analyzing his surroundings. Reacher is a character that listeners will root for and want to see succeed.

Sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux is another well-developed character in the novel. She is a strong and independent woman who is determined to solve the murder case. Deveraux is a character that listeners will admire and respect.

The supporting characters in the novel are also well-developed and add depth to the story. Jodie Jacob and Lisa Hoxton are both prostitutes who are caught up in the murder investigation. They are both sympathetic characters who add a human element to the story.

The plot of The Visitor is well-crafted and keeps the listener engaged throughout the novel. The murder investigation is complex and full of twists and turns. The story is fast-paced and action-packed, with plenty of suspense and tension.

One of the themes of The Visitor is the corruption of power. Arthur Scorpio is a wealthy businessman who is involved in a money laundering scheme. He is willing to kill to protect his secrets and maintain his power. The novel also explores the theme of justice and the lengths that people will go to in order to achieve it.

Overall, The Visitor is an excellent audiobook that is well worth listening to. The story is engaging and well-crafted, and the characters are well-developed and interesting. Dick Hill’s narration is excellent and adds to the tension and suspense of the story. The Visitor is a must-listen for fans of the Jack Reacher series and anyone who enjoys a good murder mystery.