A man, barely alive and beaten within an inch of his life, collapses at Michael Tallon's door. He dies before Tallon has a chance to learn anything from him. The only clue? A crumpled piece of paper, covered in the dead man's blood, with two words: Operation Reacher. Intrigued, Tallon searches his memory and soon realizes he knew the man. His investigation leads him to the Outer Banks of North Carolina where it's clear the people responsible for his friend's death want the case to go away, and Tallon with it. Forever. “Fast-paced, engaging, original.” –New York Times bestselling author Thomas Perry “Furiously paced. Great action.” –New York Times bestselling author Ben Lieberman “Engrossing!” –USA Today bestselling author Rick Murcer “Swept me along for the ride.” –Edgar-nominated author Craig McDonald “Ames is a sensation among readers who love fast-paced thrillers.” -MysteryTribune