Who is Reacher? Why is he kidnapped alongside Holly? Do coincidences as these really exist? Why do the kidnappers not kill Reacher as soon as they get away with Holly? Should the kidnappers have disposed of Reacher? Why does Reacher not escape when he has the opportunity to do so? What is it about Holly that forces Reacher to remain in the captivity of these men?

Who is Holly Johnson? Why is she kidnapped? What do the kidnappers plan to do with Holly? Does this plan work? Why does Holly refuse to be rescued without Reacher? What does this say about their relationship? Is there romance between them or is this a result of their situation? Why does Holly not choose Reacher in the end? What does this say about Holly?

Borken wants to secede from the union. Why? Why does Borken not trust...