About the Book
John Keller is everyone's favorite hit man. He's cool, reliable, a real pro--the hit man's hit man. The inconvenient wife, the business partner, the retiree with a substantial legacy ... he's taken care of them all, quietly and efficiently.
Keller's got a code of honor, though he'd never call it that. And he keeps the job strictly business. But while Keller might be a pragmatic and crack assassin, he's also prone to doubts and loneliness just like everybody else. And though he's got Dot, his wisecracking contact and sometimes confidante, these days it doesn't seem to be enough.
Keller's been at this business a long while. Just maybe it's time to pack it in. Only problem is, retirement takes money. And to get money, he's got to go to work.
About the Author :
With chapters by Mary Higgins Clark, John Connolly, Charlaine Harris, CJ Box, Mark Billingham, Lawrence Block, Ken Bruen, Alafair Burke, Stephen L. Carter, Marcia Clark, Max Allan Collins, James Grady, Heather Graham, Bryan Gruley, Val McDermid, SJ Rozan, Dana Stabenow, Lisa Unger, and Sarah Weinman. With chapters by Mary Higgins Clark, John Connolly, Charlaine Harris, CJ Box, Mark Billingham, Lawrence Block, Ken Bruen, Alafair Burke, Stephen L. Carter, Marcia Clark, Max Allan Collins, James Grady, Heather Graham, Bryan Gruley, Val McDermid, SJ Rozan, Dana Stabenow, Lisa Unger, and Sarah Weinman.
Review :
"Block writes in the same terse, laconic style that his antihero employs, with rat-a-tat dialogue and a matter-of-fact attitude toward the business of death. Should Hollywood attempt to revive the sly, dark 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' anthology, Keller's adventures would be a fine blueprint."
-- "Washington Post"
"Block's latest collection of darkly funny, morally ambiguous short tales featuring the philatelist-hit man John Keller...Block's distinctive voice [takes] us through every hairpin twist and turn with an air of sublime nonchalance."
-- "Publishers Weekly"
"Block's legion of fans will savor his subtle wit, his consummate narrative skills, and his idiosyncratic method of celebrating the lives of working folks in America."
-- "Booklist"
"Lawrence Block's affable assassin John Keller is back for more highly unusual contract hits, wry social commentary, and deep existential contemplation...Narrative mastery."
-- "Barnes & Noble, editorial review"
"The book's episodic plot line, focusing on one hit after another, is secondary to Block's fascinating character development of Keller, presenting a sympathetic portrait of a person willing to kill with little remorse...Block also provides an excellent narration; a solid addition to all audio collections."
-- "Kirkus Reviews"
