Tasked with transporting cargo for his new employer Zachary Beck, Reacher must juggle the involvement of the DEA and a nosy new associate.

As a rising body count threatens his undercover position, Reacher makes a dangerous play to secure Beck's trust.

Reacher approaches Quinn's location and meets Duffy and Villanueva. Duffy demands to know how Reacher is connected to Quinn.

When a DEA tragedy puts the entire mission at risk, Reacher, Duffy, and Villanueva improvise a drastic plan to save their cover.

Reacher struggles between wanting to kill Quinn and keeping his word to Duffy about rescuing Teresa.

After Reacher and Duffy travel to Los Angeles to arrange a deal, Neagley arrives in Maine to help Reacher get answers.

Reacher, Duffy, Neagley, and Villanueva make a last-ditch effort to save Teresa and Richard and get revenge against Paulie and Quinn.