or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
73 used & new from £0.01

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Killing Floor
 
See larger image
 

Killing Floor (Paperback)

by Lee Child (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
RRP: £7.99
Price: £4.92 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £3.07 (38%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Tuesday, November 10? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
25 new from £2.99 47 used from £0.01 1 collectible from £9.74

Frequently Bought Together

Killing Floor + Die Trying + Tripwire: A Jack Reacher Novel
Price For All Three: £14.43

Show availability and shipping details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Die Trying

Die Trying

by Lee Child
4.1 out of 5 stars (43)  £4.74
Tripwire: A Jack Reacher Novel

Tripwire: A Jack Reacher Novel

by Lee Child
4.3 out of 5 stars (42)  £4.77
The Visitor: A Jack Reacher Novel

The Visitor: A Jack Reacher Novel

by Lee Child
4.0 out of 5 stars (56)  £4.68
Echo Burning: A Jack Reacher Novel

Echo Burning: A Jack Reacher Novel

by Lee Child
4.4 out of 5 stars (32)  £4.82
Without Fail: A Jack Reacher Novel

Without Fail: A Jack Reacher Novel

by Lee Child
3.7 out of 5 stars (30)  £4.98
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Books; New edition edition (2 April 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553505408
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553505405
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.6 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,594 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories:

    #5 in  Books > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Authors, A-Z > C > Child, Lee
    #30 in  Books > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Thrillers
    #43 in  Books > Fiction > Genre > Adventure Stories

Product Description

Product Description

Margrave is a no-account little town in Georgia. Jack Reacher jumps off a bus and walks fourteen miles in the rain, just passing through. An arbitrary decision, a tribute to a guitar player who died there decades before. But Margrave has just had its first homicide in thirty years. And Reacher is the only stranger in town. So the murder is pinned on him. As nasty secrets leak out and the body count mounts, only one thing is for sure: They picked the wrong guy to take the fall. "Killing Floor" introduces Jack Reacher, the tough ex-military cop of no fixed abode. Trained to think fast and act faster, with an eye for the women, he is truly every thinking reader's perfect action hero.


From the Back Cover

Margrave is a no-account little town in Georgia. Jack Reacher jumps off a bus and walks fourteen miles in the rain, just passing through. An arbitrary decision, a tribute to a guitar player who died there decades before.
But Margrave has just had its first homicide in thirty years. And Reacher is the only stranger in town. So the murder is pinned on him. As nasty secrets leak out and the body count mounts, only one thing is for sure: They picked the wrong guy to take the fall.
Killing Floor introduces Jack Reacher, the tough ex-military cop of no fixed abode. Trained to think fast and act faster, with an eye for the women, he is truly every thinking reader’s perfect action hero.

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Killing Floor
77% buy the item featured on this page:
Killing Floor 4.1 out of 5 stars (78)
£4.92
Tripwire: A Jack Reacher Novel
8% buy
Tripwire: A Jack Reacher Novel 4.3 out of 5 stars (42)
£4.77
Die Trying
6% buy
Die Trying 4.1 out of 5 stars (43)
£4.74
The Visitor: A Jack Reacher Novel
5% buy
The Visitor: A Jack Reacher Novel 4.0 out of 5 stars (56)
£4.68

 

Customer Reviews

78 Reviews
5 star:
 (43)
4 star:
 (17)
3 star:
 (5)
2 star:
 (9)
1 star:
 (4)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.1 out of 5 stars (78 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Probably one of the best thriller books I have ever read., 26 April 2001
By A Customer
I discovered Lee Child's work when I was given a novel for a present. I finished it in 2 days. 'THE KILLING FLOOR' is a dynamic, intricate thriller which literally keeps you turning the pages. The character of Jack Reacher is very strong; deceptively simply written and wholly engaging. He is quickly becoming one of my favourite fiction charcters. 'THE KILLING FLOOR' takes us through the perfect small-town America deep into the heart of Georgia. Here, Reacher becomes embroilled in a series of horrific killings - and recieves some news which makes the situation intensely personal. The relationships that the charcters develop balance the horror against which they are fighting, and up the stakes to breaking point. The story that unfolds is pacey; detailed and convoluted and manages to deliver a surprise with every turn of the page. Lee Child is one of the most talented writers to come out of England for many years. I hope the books continue with the same vitality that the predecessors have had. The films will be hardpressed to reproduce Reacher's dynamic charcter - good luck to them. If you intend to read one last book in your lifetime - read this one. Then read the rest.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to Reacher!, 20 April 2007
By Jack Bauer "Read More!" (Basel, Switzerland) - See all my reviews
The first Book I read by Lee Child was "ONE SHOT" - I loved it.
So I logged on to Amazon and ordered the entire collection ;-)
Killing Floor introduces Jack Reacher, the hero who is in all the books, making his way into a strange small town in Georgia where he uncovers and solves a crime. The writing is lovely to read, there is always time for some humor coming from Jacks mouth, the action consistent, the plot builds smoothly till the end. Along the way, Reacher gets involved with some interesting characters, and of course - an attractive Woman..
Unlike most Lee Child novels, the story is narrated by Reacher himself in first person.

If you are new to Jack Reacher, start with this book, its a great read!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that will keep you gripped until the tantalising end!, 15 Jan 2001
By A Customer
This is an excellent read and truly sensational for saying that it is a debut for the talented Lee Child. From the moment Jack Reacher gets off the bus, he becomes embroiled in a non-stop roller-coaster ride of conspiracy and crime with the potential to rock the US. Jack struggles against time to stop the crime in hand. Childs development of the Character- in this novel and his others (DIE TRYING, TRIPWIRE, & THE VISITOR)is truly sensational- why hasnt this guy cleaned up on awards??? I cant wait or his next release.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Totally unbelievable.
This book has a totally implausible plot which at times makes you angry and frustrated. Without giving the story away, there are so many crazy twist and turns, so many... Read more
Published 6 days ago by noggy1810

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Brilliant
My 1st Jack Reacher novel and the good news is that I have 12 more to try out - I love fast paced thrillers and this hits the spot prefectly. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Daniel Brown (Swindon)

2.0 out of 5 stars There's no other word for it....disappointing.
"If you intend to read one last book in your lifetime - read this one." writes one reviewer.
"No. No, please don't," says I. Read more
Published 23 days ago by R. Faulkner

4.0 out of 5 stars A Little Disappointed !
Having read all of Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels - and prior to this first Reacher novel Killing Floor - I was just a little disappointed; especially as it is highlighted... Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. RINGHAM

5.0 out of 5 stars Killing Floor by Lee Child
Excellent plot and well written. Jack Reacher get's accused of Murder in a sleepy town in Georgia. The town has been by passed by the main routes and is an idyllic place to live... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Reo Huber

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
More often than not I read the poor reviews before the good. And in this case they all echoed more or less what I felt myself about the book - except that no-one seemed to notice... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nanny Nina

2.0 out of 5 stars Reaches, but doesn't quite get there...
Having had Child strongly recommended to me, I thought I would give this a try. For the first page I found the clipped style quite engaging, but then when the rest of the novel... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mark Mewell

5.0 out of 5 stars Killing Floor by Lee Child
Grips you from beginning to end. One of the best books I have read this year. Only recently discovered Lee Child but will be working my way through all of his books over the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Crime Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars My first Lee Child...
This was my first Lee Child book. A friend who has similar reading tastes recommended it to me and I'm really pleased she did. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kirsty B

4.0 out of 5 stars Killing Floor
I started this, the first in the Jack Reacher book, having heard mountains of praise for the series. Read more
Published 4 months ago by molko

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
See all 3 discussions...  
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Look for similar items by subject


Feedback

Ad

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.