61 Hours by Lee Child

“61 Hours” is a novel written by Lee Child and published in 2010. It is the fourteenth book in the Jack Reacher series.

The novel begins with Jack Reacher, the protagonist, aboard a bus that crashes in the middle of a snowstorm in South Dakota. The passengers, including Reacher, find themselves stranded in a small town called Bolton. It is soon revealed that Bolton is home to a dangerous drug cartel that is seeking revenge on a witness who is being held in protective custody in the town.

Reacher becomes involved in the situation when he discovers that the cartel is also after him. He teams up with the local police chief, a woman named Vaughan, to protect the witness and take down the cartel.

Throughout the novel, Reacher must navigate the treacherous winter weather, the hostile townspeople, and the ruthless cartel members. He also has to confront his own past and the decisions he has made that have led him to his current situation.

“61 Hours” is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. It is a great addition to the Jack Reacher series and a must-read for fans of the genre.