The Jack Carr Channel

Today on Danger Close, I’m joined by bestselling authors Lee and Andrew Child.

We discuss their writing process, character development, the evolution of Jack Reacher from page to screen, the impact of AI on publishing, and their latest thriller, CHAIN REACTION, the 31st book in the series.

CHAIN REACTION is available now wherever books are sold.

Buy CHAIN REACTION on Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0inoPxAcShop

Jack Carr Book Club: https://link.amazon/B09KeR3d2

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This podcast is presented by Staccato 2011, Huxwrx Safety Co., and Bravo Company Manufacturing.

In today’s episode, I am joined by bestselling author Simon Sebag Montefiore to discuss his latest work of nonfiction, THE CAULDRON - THE MAKING OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST, my October selection for the Jack Carr Book Club.

THE CAULDRON tackles one of the most complex regions in the world, providing historical context to present-day events.

I can’t recommend this book highly enough and will be revisiting the pages of THE CAULDRON for years to come.

Buy THE CAULDRON on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UiZDFX

Follow Simon Sebag Montefiore on X: https://x.com/simonmontefiore

Jack Carr Book Club: https://www.officialjackcarr.com/the-jack-carr-book-club/

Today on the Danger Close Podcast, Jack is joined by investigative journalist and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joby Warrick to discuss his new book, THE JACKAL. Joby and Jack first connected through the Fox Nation special JACK CARR INVESTIGATES: CARLOS THE JACKAL.

This conversation explores Joby’s path into journalism, his prison interview with Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, better known as Carlos the Jackal, and the events that turned Carlos into the world’s first celebrity terrorist. They also discuss the OPEC hostage crisis, the network that enabled Carlos to operate for decades, the mistakes that ultimately led to his capture, and his influence on the terrorists who followed.

Joby Warrick’s book THE JACKAL: THE RISE AND FALL OF CARLOS, THE WORLD’S FIRST SUPER-TERRORIST is available now.

Buy THE JACKAL on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rFpfsR

Follow Joby Warrick on X: https://x.com/JobyWarrick

Today on the Danger Close Podcast, Jack is joined by Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen. Her latest book, BIOLOGICAL WAR, is the September 2026 Jack Carr Book Club selection.

In this episode, they discuss biological warfare, how quickly an invisible threat can spread, and what it could mean for civilization and our democratic republic.

Follow Annie on Instagram @anniejacobsenbooks, on X @AnnieJacobsen, and visit anniejacobsen.com.

Buy BIOLOGICAL WAR on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4d1GpuK

More Jack Carr Book Club picks: https://www.officialjackcarr.com/the-jack-carr-book-club/

In this episode of the Danger Close Podcast, I sit down with Ben Macintyre to discuss his latest book, REDWOOD, a true Cold War story of Soviet, Iranian and British intrigue, espionage, and a double agent who changed the course of history.

REDWOOD is on shelves now.

Buy REDWOOD on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TzqU6D