Dive into the shadowy, alternate Seoul of "The Plotters," a world where assassination guilds reign supreme and market dominance is a deadly game. At the heart of this intricate underworld is Reseng, an assassin raised by the enigmatic Old Raccoon within the walls of "The Library," a unique crime headquarters. For years, Reseng has executed contracts without question, his life a series of assignments dictated by unseen forces. But when a routine job goes awry, unsettling a meticulously constructed plan, Reseng finds himself on a path of unexpected revelations. He soon stumbles upon an extraordinary scheme masterminded by an unlikely trio: a cunning convenience store clerk, her astute wheelchair-bound sister, and a cross-eyed librarian. As Reseng uncovers the layers of this grand design, he is forced to confront his own role in this deadly tapestry. Will he remain a mere pawn, or will he seize control of his own narrative, challenging the very plotters who pull the strings of his city?
Critical Reception
"Lauded as one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time, "The Plotters" stands as a masterful and unique contribution to contemporary literary crime fiction."