This crime novel follows a wandering problem-solver who always wins. We discuss why these books are so immensely popular and the vicarious consolation we get out of the hero, his nobility and his alienation.

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The Killing Floor
Servant of the Shard
The Authority Vol 1 (featuring Midnighter)
Captain America and the Crusade Against Evil: The Dilemma of Zealous Nationalism
Lucas Davenport series
The Equalizer

Additional Resources:

The Killing Floor by Lee Child (Jack Reacher Book 1)