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The Old Woman with the Knife

The Old Woman with the Knife

CrimeSuspense
Pages
288
Published
2022
Language
English

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.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyDark
Anti-HeroMorally GreyRevengeRivals

Genres

Crime Suspense Thriller Literary Fiction

Authors

G
Gu Byeong-mo

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."

P
Pyŏng-mo Ku

Pyŏng-mo Ku is a South Korean author. Her novel, The Old Woman with the Knife, is a work of crime fiction. She writes stories that often feature unusual characters and situations.

Characters

HornclawProtagonist
young male upstartAntagonist
DeadweightSupporting
All characters in The Old Woman with the Knife