A luxury hotel full of assassins - what could go wrong? Nanao 'the unluckiest assassin in the world' has been hired to deliver a birthday present to a guest at a luxury Tokyo Hotel. It seems like a simple assignment but by the time he leaves the guest's room one man is dead and more will soon follow. As events spiral out of control as it becomes clear several different killers, with varying missions, are all taking a stay in the hotel at the same time. And they're all particularly interested in a young woman with a photographic memory, hiding out on one of the twenty floors. Will Nanao find the truth about what's going on? And will he check out alive? In this original, gripping and inventive follow-up to the international bestseller Bullet Train, Kotaro Isaka demonstrates his unparalleled gift for unique characters and unexpected twists. 'Unlike anything you're likely to have read before...white-hot with double-crosses' Financial Times, onBULLET TRAIN 'Entertaining...high-speed...with lots of twists and turns...it has a Tarantino-meets-the-Coen-Brothers feel to it' The Times, on BULLET TRAIN 'Thoroughly enjoyable' Guardian, on BULLET TRAIN 'Showcases Kotaro Isaka's Tarantinoesque blend of offbeat wit and stylised violence' The Times, on THREE ASSASSINS 'An offbeat but touching thriller, with a wonderful final twist' Mail on Sunday, on THE MANTIS
Kotaro Isaka
Kotaro Isaka is a Japanese author known for his unique blend of mystery, suspense, and humor in his novels. Some of his most notable works include "Remote Control" and "Fish Story," which have garnered critical acclaim for their intricate plots and clever storytelling. Isaka's writing style is characterized by its intricate plots, well-developed characters, and unexpected twists that keep readers engaged until the very end. His contributions to literature have earned him a reputation as one of Japan's most exciting contemporary writers. "Remote Control" is considered his most famous work, a gripping thriller that explores the consequences of a mysterious remote control that can manipulate people's actions. Isaka's impact on the mystery and suspense genre in Japan has solidified his place as a leading voice in contemporary literature.
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Three Assassins
A propulsive new thriller from the bestselling author of BULLET TRAIN