Reacher learns that things are more complex than they seem as he and Lila draw closer. Meanwhile, Tamara, Jacob, and Plum find an important clue after another attack from one of their mysterious adversaries sends them back to Philadelphia.

After a misunderstanding, Reacher becomes Philadelphia's Most Wanted. Meanwhile, old enemies catch up with him and new ones emerge. Jacob, Tamara and Plum end up in a firefight, giving Jacob his first real shot at avenging his sister's death.