Jack Reacher Timeline ( Real )

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June 1997

Publication of 'Killing Floor'

First novel in the Jack Reacher series by author Lee Child is published, introducing the character Jack Reacher to readers.

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1998

Publication of 'Die Trying'

Second Jack Reacher novel is published, continuing the adventures of the titular character.

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December 21, 2012

Release of 'Jack Reacher' film

The first Jack Reacher film adaptation is released, starring Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher.

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October 21, 2016

Release of 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' film

The second Jack Reacher film adaptation is released, starring Tom Cruise reprising his role as Jack Reacher.

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February 4, 2022

Launch of 'Reacher' TV series

Amazon Prime Video premieres the 'Reacher' television series starring Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher, based on Lee Child's novels.

Jack Reacher Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
August 29, 1960

Jack Reacher born

Jack Reacher is born to country doctor Joseph Reacher and his wife Josephine in Berlin, Germany.

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1978

Jack Reacher enlists in US Army MP

Reacher enlists in the United States Army Military Police and begins his military career.

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1979

Reacher graduates from Military Police Academy

Reacher successfully completes the Military Police Academy training and is commissioned as an MP officer.

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1980

Assigned to Investigation Division of Army MP

Reacher is assigned to the Investigation Division, where he hones his investigative and combat skills.

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1997

Reacher involved in case in Tampa, Florida

Reacher investigates a murder case as described in the novel 'Killing Floor'.

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1997

Reacher leaves Army MP

After 13 years of service, Reacher leaves the Army's Military Police at the rank of major.

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1997

Reacher travels across the U.S., living as a drifter

Reacher begins a life of wandering, traveling from place to place, taking odd jobs and helping people in need.

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1997

Reacher solves mystery in Margrave, Georgia

Reacher investigates a series of murders in Margrave, Georgia, as depicted in 'Killing Floor'.

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1998

Reacher involved in the 'Die Trying' case

Reacher rescues a kidnapped FBI agent and thwarts a militia conspiracy, as seen in 'Die Trying'.

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1999

Reacher protects a woman from stalkers in 'Tripwire'

Reacher investigates threats against a private detective and uncovers a violent scheme.

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2000

Reacher uncovers organized crime in 'Running Blind'

Reacher helps the FBI track a serial killer targeting female army veterans.