Gu Byeong-mo writes fiction, including the fantasy novel "The Wizard's Bakery." Her other books include "Apartment Women" and "The Old Woman with the Knife."
The Old Woman with the Knife
The Old Woman with the Knife
Synopsis
Hornclaw, a sixty-five-year-old contract killer, contemplates retirement from her 'disease control' company. After an uncharacteristic error on a job, her past resurfaces, threatening her isolated life with her dog, Deadweight. As a young upstart attempts to sabotage her, Hornclaw must steel her resolve and prove that age has not diminished her deadly capabilities.
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Characters
HornclawProtagonist
young male upstartAntagonist
DeadweightSupporting
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Edition
The Old Woman with the KnifePaperback, 2022
288 pages
Canongate BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781838856434
