Killing Floor
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Killing Floor
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Killing Floor
"This was the first Jack Reacher novel and with its lean, spare prose it has one of the most intriguing heroes of our times and displays a gift for explosive drama."
Number one bestseller Lee Child's very first novel, which introduced his iconic character Jack Reacher, now reissued in B format
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionKilling Floor begins with Jack Reacher, a former military policeman, deciding to explore the serene town of Margrave, Georgia, purely on a whim. After hopping off a bus and walking fourteen miles, Reacher arrives in what seems like a peaceful American town. Little does he know, his arbitrary decision will soon plunge him into a whirlpool of danger and deception. With his imposing build and enigmatic presence, Reacher is immediately marked as an outsider. On the very day of his arrival, Margrave experiences its first murder in thirty years, and Reacher finds himself arrested as the prime suspect.
The local law enforcement, led by a seemingly corrupt police chief, quickly move to place Reacher at the scene of the crime. As Reacher delves deeper into the town's secrets, he discovers a tangled web of conspiracy, dirty secrets, and overwhelming corruption. As the plot thickens and the body count rises, it's clear that this small town holds big secrets. However, those responsible soon realise one crucial fact – they have chosen the wrong man to take the fall. With his military training and strategic intellect, Reacher embarks on a thrilling quest to uncover the truth and deliver justice in his own uncompromising way.
Praised for its lean, spare prose and explosive drama, Killing Floor delivers a gripping, fast-paced narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The Daily Express aptly describes it as showcasing "one of the most intriguing heroes of our times," marking Lee Child's gift for crafting intense and electrifying fiction.
Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Killing Floor stands as the first book in this internationally popular series, introducing Reacher as the epitome of the tough, wandering ex-military cop who becomes a righter of wrongs and the perfect action hero.
And don't miss Reacher's newest adventure, number 27, No Plan B! OUT NOW
Series: Jack Reacher
View allBook Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Many reviews praise Killing Floor for its lean, spare prose and its intriguing hero, Jack Reacher. The book is noted for its gift for explosive drama and stunningly dynamic pacing. It races along, spattering blood and body parts on the way, and is considered at least as good as any of Grisham's works.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780553826166
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 August 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 367g
Pages: 544
About the Author
Lee Child is one of the world's leading thriller writers. He was born in Coventry, raised in Birmingham, and now lives in New York. It is said one of his novels featuring his hero Jack Reacher is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds. His books consistently achieve the number-one slot on bestseller lists around the world, and are published in over one hundred territories. He is the recipient of many prizes, most recently the CWA's Diamond Dagger for a writer of an outstanding body of crime fiction. Jack Reacher, the first Jack Reacher movie starring Tom Cruise, was based on the novel One Shot, and the second is Jack Reacher- Never Go Back.
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