I've discovered writers by reading books left in airplane seats and weird hotels.

She's a reflection of my fascination with the diversity of America she's totally normal in New York, but a freak in Texas. There are dozens of such clashes in America.

I wanted readers to be genuinely unsure as to whether she's telling the truth or lying. It meant making her partly sympathetic, and partly unsympathetic, which wasn't easy.

The key to thrillers is vicarious pleasure.

I said nothing. I’m good at saying nothing. I don’t like talking. I could go the rest of my life without saying another word, if I had to.

Spread love and understanding,” Reacher said. “Use force if necessary.

The way to write a thriller is to ask a question at the beginning, and answer it at the end.