Diary of a Murderer

Paperback Published on: 01/01/2026
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Diary of a Murderer
A gripping insight into the effects of dementia on a man - who is also a serial killer
Thank you to Atlantic Books for providing a reading copy of this book. It is darkly humourous and absorbing collection of stories; Kim provides powerful an... READ MORE
Tilly

Synopsis

'A visceral gut punch' New York Journal of Books
'Strikes like a lightning bolt' Nylon
'Dark and twisted' Daily Mail
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It's been twenty-five years since I last murdered someone, or has it been twenty-six?

In his prime, Kim Byeongsu was one of the best murderers around. But he gave it all up to become a dedicated father. Despite suffering from dementia, he decides to come out of retirement for one final target: his daughter's boyfriend, who he suspects is a killer too.

In other dark, glittering tales, an affair between childhood friends questions the limits of loyalty and love; a family disintegrates after their baby is kidnapped and recovered years later; and the pursuit of creative fulfilment may come at the expense of all reason...
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Readers are loving Diary of a Murderer
'A masterclass in storytelling'
'A page-turner'
'Haunting and unique'
'Reminds me why I love reading'
'Sharp, dark and edgy'

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Atlantic Books
  • ISBN: 9781805465270
  • Number of pages: 208
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
  • Languages: English

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Diary of a Murderer
"Maybe death is a stiff drink that helps you forget the boring night out that if life."
Young-ha Kim's novella is about a former serial killer suffering from memory loss. He becomes suspicious of his daughter's boyfriend. For his final target,... READ MORE
Missy Jamil