An epic tale of crime, conspiracy, and the aftermath of war, spanning continents and lives in turmoil.
Richard House's The Kills is a masterwork of international intrigue set in the ashes of war-torn Iraq, Italy, and the shadowy places in between. Told in four parts, this sweeping novel begins with a man on the run and ends with a body burned beyond recognition. As the story moves across borders and through the lives of a diverse cast of characters, The Kills delivers a profound meditation on the consequences of war and the far-reaching effects of human corruption.
With its ambitious scope, shifting genres, and unflinching gaze into the heart of darkness, The Kills stands as a towering achievement in contemporary fiction. House's prose is at once lyrical and unsparing, capturing the essence of a world torn asunder by conflict and the individuals struggling to find their way in the aftermath. An unforgettable reading experience, The Kills is a testament to the power of literature to illuminate the human condition in all its complexity and contradictions.