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Killing Floor

(1997)
(The first book in the Jack Reacher series)
A novel by

 
 
Awards
Anthony Awards Best First Novel
Dilys Awards Best Book (nominee)
Early one morning Jack jumps off a bus in the middle of nowhere and walks 14 miles down an empty country road. The minute he reaches the town of Margrave he is thrown into jail. As the only stranger in town, a local murder is blamed on him. However, it soon becomes clear that he is not the killer.


Genre: Thriller

Praise for this book

"I love the larger-than-life hero, Jack Reacher. I grew up a fan of John Wayne's and Clint Eastwood's movies, and it's great to see a man of their stature back in business. Lee Child grabs you with the first line and never loosens his grip. Killing Floor is a terrific ride." - Nevada Barr

"Some novelists can write top-notch action and some can create compelling mysteries, yet it's rare to find both of those skills displayed in a single book. Lee Child's Killing Floor is one of them. But not content with writing a rip-roaring thriller, Child also gives us one of the truly memorable tough-guy heroes in recent fiction: Jack Reacher." - Jeffery Deaver

"This is a kick-ass first novel by the very talented Lee Child. Hero Jack Reacher has presence and dimension - a man you definitely want on your side. Child has a sure touch and a strong voice. Definitely a talent to watch." - Lynn Hightower

"All [Jack Reacher novels] are ripping yarns, but.... Killing Floor wins awards for Best Corrupt Southern Town in a Summer Novel and Best Exploding Warehouse." - Stephen King


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