Killing Floor

Killing Floor cover
Good Books rating 3.75
Technical
  • ID: 4305
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9780553826166
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2010-01-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

When a man steps off a bus in rural Georgia, he finds himself behind bars, accused of a crime he didn't commit. As he digs deeper, the sinister truth behind the conspiracy begins to unravel, revealing a web of deceit that threatens his life. /n/nWith no allies and no way out, he must use his wits and determination to expose the real culprits and prove his innocence. But in a place where justice is a luxury, survival becomes his only goal.

Reviews
Laura Gonzalez · Laura Gonzalez · 2023-09-11
good 3.75

Laura Gonzalez praises Killing Floor for its well-plotted story and great main character, although she finds some elements a bit unbelievable. She is willing to continue with the series.

Laura Gonzalez highlights that Killing Floor is a well-plotted story with a great main character, Jack Reacher. She appreciates the pace of the story and finds the character development engaging. However, she notes that some elements of the story are a bit unbelievable. Despite this, she is willing to see how the series progresses and looks forward to reading more about Jack Reacher's adventures.


Quick quotes

    Killing Floor is a well plotted story, with good pace and a great main character.

    Although still a little unbelievable.

    I am willing to see how the series progresses.

Luke Harkness · Luke Harkness · 2021-08-30
great 4.00

Killing Floor is praised as a great start to a best-selling action thriller series, with a compelling protagonist and thrilling plot. The reviewer enjoyed the fast-paced action and the character of Jack Reacher.

Luke Harkness highlights that Killing Floor is a fantastic introduction to the Jack Reacher series, which has become one of the best-selling action thriller series ever. He appreciates the fast-paced action and the compelling protagonist, Jack Reacher, who is both tough and intelligent. The reviewer also notes that the plot is thrilling and keeps the reader engaged throughout. However, he mentions that some parts of the story might stretch credibility, but overall, it's a highly entertaining read.


Quick quotes

    Killing Floor is a great first entry into what has gone on to be one of the best-selling action thriller series ever with over twenty novels out there now.

    Jack Reacher is a compelling protagonist, tough and intelligent, who keeps the reader engaged.

    The plot is thrilling and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.

Nick Senger · Nick Senger · 2017-10-10
entertaining 3.50

The reviewer finds Killing Floor very entertaining despite its violence and stretches of credibility. They enjoyed the excitement and tension typical of a thriller.

Nick Senger acknowledges that Killing Floor is very violent and stretches credibility at times, but he found it highly entertaining. He appreciates the excitement and tension that are characteristic of a thriller. The reviewer also notes that the story is engaging and keeps the reader hooked. Despite some flaws, he enjoyed the overall experience and found it to be a thrilling read.


Quick quotes

    Yes, it's very violent, and yes, it stretches credibility, but yes, it's very entertaining.

    At least it was for me. And judging by the number of ...

    There is lots of excitement and tension, what I'd expect in a thriller.

Appears in Lists