Past Tense

Jack Reacher, ever the wanderer, plans an epic cross-country journey. However, a signpost for the town where his father was born catches his eye, prompting an unexpected detour. In this quaint New England setting, Reacher's curiosity about his family roots quickly turns into a baffling mystery when local records deny any trace of a 'Reacher' ever living there. As he delves deeper into his father's enigmatic past, a parallel, sinister narrative unfolds nearby. Two young Canadians, en route to New York City to sell a valuable item, find themselves stranded at a secluded motel. The seemingly friendly proprietors conceal a dark secret, and the Canadians soon face lethal danger. Reacher's investigation into his family history unearths a shocking truth, intertwining with the peril faced by the strangers. He discovers that while the present demands immediate action, the unresolved tensions of the past can be far more dangerous and deadly, forcing him to confront a legacy he never knew existed.