The Mantis

Dad by day, murderer-for-hire by night. Kabuto appears to be an ordinary man: a stressful job, a complicated marriage and an irritable teenage son. It’s no wonder he’s always seeing his doctor. But the “doctor” is actually his handler, and Kabuto is a killer for hire. He’s almost out – one last job before he quits for good. Then the final contract lands too close to home – putting his unsuspecting family in danger. With Isaka’s trademark wit and cinematic pace, this is a Tarantino-tinged tale of double lives and moral knots. Can Kabuto save his family, and quit the killing business for good?‘Showcases Isaka’s Tarantinoesque blend of offbeat wit and stylised violence’ The Times‘Unusual and thoroughly enjoyable’ Guardian

Good dad or good assassin? Can he be both?

From the internationally bestselling author of BULLET TRAIN: A seemingly ordinary family man tries to juggle his home life with his job as a hitman.

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST THRILLER*

Kabuto is an ordinary guy; stressed with work, hassled by his wife and disrespected by his teenage son. No wonder he visits his doctor so often. Except the ‘Doctor’ is actually his handler, and Kabuto is a hired assassin. Because although he may seem like a small man at home, Kabuto is really good at killing people.

But Kabuto is worn out with the business of murder. So he’s trying to pay his way out with a few last jobs. But when the final assignment puts his unsuspecting family in danger, Kabuto realises he is going to need every deadly skill he knows to keep them alive.

PRAISE FOR KOTARO ISAKA:

‘Showcases Isaka’s Tarantinoesque blend of offbeat wit and stylised violence’ The Times

‘Unusual and thoroughly enjoyable’ Guardian

Don’t miss the next thrilling Kotaro Isaka book, HOTEL LUCKY SEVEN, available to pre-order now.

• | Author: Kotaro Isaka, Sam Malissa
• | Publisher: Vintage Publishing
• | Publication Date: Apr 25, 2024
• | Number of Pages:
• | Language: eng
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781529920666
• | ISBN-10: 1529920663