Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for.
First ? a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner, facing the door. Black
coffee, two refills, no messing about. A minor interruption from two of the
customers, but nothing he can?t deal with. As he leaves, a young guy brushes
against him in the doorway. Instinctively Reacher checks his pocket. There's no
problem. Nothing is missing. Second ? a store to buy a coat. Nothing fancy.
Something he can ditch when he heads to warmer climes. Large enough to fit a man
the size of a bank vault. As he pulls out his cash, he finds something new in
his pocket. A handwritten note. A desperate plea for help. Third ? wherever this
bend in the road takes him. Impressed by the guy's technique and intrigued by
the message, Reacher makes it his mission to find out more . . .