In this exclusive short story by Lee Child, Jack Reacher is back on the road. But even a pleasant hike for one beautiful summer day can turn into a walk through wild places ... and, perhaps, something much more sinister. Jack Reacher hitchhikes with serious young Canadians who plan a hike through the last untouched places in North America, in the dense forests of Maine. They parted after dinner in gratitude for the trip, and Reacher meets a quiet town surrounded by nature and calm enough to cool even his raging passion for adventure, but not for long. At first, the trail is suddenly and inexplicably closed. Then the military police show strength. Perhaps it's the teachings, or maybe it's the troubles - the very troubles that Richer always finds, no matter what wilderness he travels in.