The crumbling relationship between a handler and his rogue asset. Technical Details (EPUB)
Using the "invisible" nature of an older woman to facilitate a life of crime.
The story centers on , a sixty-three-year-old widow who, on the surface, appears to be a mundane, slightly eccentric woman living with her overweight Dalmatian. However, Mathilde hides a lethal profession: she is a cold-blooded, highly efficient contract killer .
For years, Mathilde has executed hits with surgical precision under the direction of her handler, Henri. But lately, something has changed. Mathilde is becoming increasingly erratic, impulsive, and—most dangerously—cruel. As she begins to lose her grip on her professional discipline, she leaves a trail of messy "accidents" and unnecessary bodies, putting her and Henri on a collision course with the police and each other. Why It’s a Must-Read
Book Overview: La gran serpiente (The Great Serpent) Pierre Lemaitre Genre: Noir / Dark Comedy / Thriller