Killing Eve meets Mr and Mrs Smith
In the neon-lit world of seduction and secrets, Cornelia, a mesmerizing stripper, finds herself pulled into a sinister web spun by the enigmatic organization known only as ‘The Bureau’. Recruited for her hidden talents, she becomes an unlikely assassin, caught between the dance floor and a life of deadly precision.
But Cornelia harbours a secret passion that sets her apart from the other killers – she has a penchant for rare books. With each mission she completes, Cornelia indulges her obsession, using her ill-gotten gains to amass a collection that becomes both her refuge and her escape.
Amidst the chaos and danger, Cornelia’s path intertwines with Hopley, a fellow assassin haunted by his past. Unwittingly drawn together by their shared world of shadows, they navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is scarce, and survival is paramount.
As their forbidden romance blooms amidst the darkness, Cornelia and Hopley find solace in each other’s arms, their connection a fragile thread of love against a backdrop of deceit and danger. Yet, as they delve deeper into the heart of The Bureau, they discover a haunting truth that threatens to tear them apart.
In this exotic and gripping thriller, where death is a dance partner and love flickers in the shadows, Cornelia must confront her own loneliness and unravel the mysteries that surround her. Will she find redemption and a chance at a life beyond the deadly stage? Or will the sinister forces at play consume her, leaving only echoes of a lost love in their wake?
‘A great bit of storytelling. Jakubowski’s love of play shines. The end is poetic … a meditation on the weight and absurdity of life. It’s devastating.’ Paul Burke, Crime Time FM
‘Another compelling tale from an author who both shocks and delights. and sees the return of a much-loved (and feared) character from previous books and stories. Jakubowski is always unpredictable but unlike most other writers he weaves a fascinating web of the perverse and the tender. Unputdownable. The publishers boldly claim it a modern noir classic and tempt fate, but they might be right!‘ Anthony Barnett, Amazon
246pp approx. B format. Paperback Original.
ISBN: 978-1-84583-228-5
Cover by Martin Baines
Published 1 November 2023
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Maxim Jakubowski worked for several decades in publishing and later owned the Murder One bookshop. He has written 20 novels (including 10 under a collaborative pen name, several of which made the Sunday Times top 10) and 5 collections of short stories. He is recognized as a major expert on popular fiction and reviewed crime for 12 years each for Time Out London and The Guardian, and won several awards in the mystery and SF & fantasy field. He is also a major editor of bestselling anthologies, and has been translated widely. He lives in London.
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