I think we can definitely say that the handover from Lee Child to his brother is complete now - this novel did not have any of the same wit as previous novels, and the plot got overly complicated at times.

I get that we have to suspend belief to enjoy these books, but the snap decisions Reacher makes on who and who not to trust felt forced this time around.

I will likely continue to read these books, but too much more of a downward trajectory and loss of humour and I'm out