Jeff answers “i want to start reading Lee child , will...”

Kshitiz Agrawal asked this question about Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, #1):

i want to start reading Lee child , will it be a good idea to start from his first book Killing floor ? (for Jack Reachers character building )or i can hop on to any book? what would you say ?

Jeff I've read 18 of 20 in order (I missed one book, and am about to start reading "Make Me"). I don't think you have to read them in order (other than 17,…moreI've read 18 of 20 in order (I missed one book, and am about to start reading "Make Me"). I don't think you have to read them in order (other than 17,18,19 since they are part of a 3 story arc) , but I highly recommend starting with Killing Floor. The first 3 paragraphs are still one of the coolest things I've ever read from this type of genre. Awesome start to a book. Almost every book could be read independently, though Child does reference past stories from time to time, he does a good job of giving you the pertinent information that you need.(less)

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