‘More than a crime novel, more than violence and mystery, The Plotters promises both temptation and beauty.’ Eka Kurniawan, author of Beauty Is a Wound
‘An incredible cast of characters…A first-rate thriller.’ Le Monde
‘A rich, funny, cynical Korean roman noir…
A delicious surprise.’ La Croix
‘Awe is my reaction to The Plotters. The novel thrills me like a wolf feels when it has smelled blood.’ Kwon Yeo-seon, author of Niche of Green
‘Like a veteran killer…quickly, coolly, and without hesitation, Un-su Kim commands sentences and stories that stab the reader between the ribs.’ Park Min-gyu, author of Pavane for a Dead Princess
‘A book of revelations for murder both violent yet graceful, dark yet poetic. With sharp humour and sparkling prose, Un-su Kim stylishly spins the tale of the extraordinary life of an ordinary assassin.’ J. M. Lee, author of The Investigation
‘More than a detective novel, this story has all the hallmarks of a thriller: traps, betrayals, cold-hearted violence, cynicism, smoothly performed assassinations…A warm yet disenchanted worldview, tinged with melancholy…A thrilling novel.’ Fall Review
‘A must-read.’ Actu du noir
‘A whole other Korea at work.’ Libération
‘Now this is a story with power and style. The one-two punches of humour are a nice bonus…You’ll be laughing out loud every five minutes…You’ll find yourself contemplating the meaning of life, death, and desire for a long, long time. Make sure you leave your evening free, because you won’t be able to put this book down once you start.’ You-jeong Jeong, author of The Good Son