The Killer (Victor the Assassin Book 1)

The Killer (Victor the Assassin Book 1)

by Tom Wood

4.3 (7,559)

4.3 stars from 7,559 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

459 pages~7.7 hr readPublished by St. Martin's PaperbacksPublished 2010-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You love lean, efficient protagonists who solve problems with ruthlessness and intelligence rather than luck or sentiment.
  • You want breakneck pacing that respects your time: no filler, just escalating danger and clever evasion across multiple continents.
  • You're drawn to morally grey characters who operate by their own code and make readers complicit in rooting for someone genuinely dangerous.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer complex character backstories and emotional depth over plot momentum and tactical problem-solving.
  • You need protagonists with recognisable moral anchors or redemptive arcs rather than calculating survivors.
  • You're put off by graphic violence or lengthy descriptions of how professionals actually execute their work.

About this book

Victor is a freelance assassin known for his ice-cold professionalism and deadly efficiency. He works alone, maintains complete anonymity, and treats each contract as a straightforward transaction. While in Paris to complete a routine assignment for an anonymous client, Victor finds himself ambushed and forced to fight for his survival. What begins as a standard job spirals into something far larger—he becomes entangled in an international conspiracy spanning four continents. Pursued across a winter-ravaged Europe by authorities, hired assassins, and intelligence agencies from both sides of the Atlantic, Victor discovers that nowhere is safe and no one can be trusted. Determined to survive, Victor sets out to identify who wants him dead and why, methodically eliminating obstacles in his path. This debut thriller combines cat-and-mouse tension with sustained action. The Killer was previously published under the title "The Hunter."

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