Cory Flagon

Cory Flagon is a recurring antagonist in The Reacher. He is an old high school friend of Ethan's, and a real douchebag. He thinks that he is the coolest person on Earth even though nobody really likes him.

Early Life
Cory's father ran out on him and his mother when he was only 9 years old. The lack of a father figure made Cory try and act more like a man. He would walk around like he was super tough, even though he had never had proper fight training. At a very early age he took T ball. He still uses a baseball bat as a weapon.

High School
Cory met Ethan in high school. The two hung out ball tapping and playing COD daily. Cory was introduced to pot by his cousins and he started to smoke weekly. His fellow classmates never liked him, even though he believed he was the coolest kid in school.

After High School
When Ethan goes off to a fancy college, Cory feels somewhat betrayed. Soon their Call of Duty playing days are over as Ethan works hard in school. Cory continues to party. Sometime after high school he meets Curtains Rod a mysterious drug dealer who supplies Cory with all of his drug needs. Because of Curtains quirky behavior, Cory is less fond of him. Cory met Curtains through a drug bandit named Pockets. Because of Pockets busy dealing schedule, he directs Cory to Curtains. Over the next two years after high school, Cory continues to slack off smoking weed and playing video games at every chance he gets.

The Reacher
Cory does not use Reachers in the series. He finds them lame and doesn't think ladies would like them very much. He often makes fun of Ethan's family for having them around.

Personality and Traits
Cory Flagon is a very unlikable person. He is self centered and foolish. He cares only for furthering his wealth and will only do something if it benefits himself. He sports a white baseball cap and almost always has earphones in.