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Killing Floor
A former military policeman drifting across America is arrested for murder in a quiet Georgia town just after stepping off a bus. He is a stranger with no connection to the victim, which makes him a very good suspect.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1997
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 436
- Format
- Book 1 of 30 in Jack Reacher
Read this if you want a fast, muscular thriller with a calm, capable hero.
Skip this if you want subtle characters or realistic violence, as the hero is almost superhumanly tough.
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Quick answers about Killing Floor
- What is Killing Floor about?
- A former military policeman drifting across America is arrested for murder in a quiet Georgia town just after stepping off a bus. He is a stranger with no connection to the victim, which makes him a very good suspect.
- Who should read Killing Floor?
- Read it if you want a fast, muscular thriller with a calm, capable hero. Skip it if you want subtle characters or realistic violence, as the hero is almost superhumanly tough.
- How long and how fast is Killing Floor?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 436 pages, first published in 1997.
- Does Killing Floor have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow Killing Floor for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Killing Floor; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Killing Floor?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Bourne Identity, The Day of the Jackal.
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