Books like Billy Summers by Stephen King
Billy Summers is a decorated former U.S. Army sniper and Iraq war veteran who has turned into a top‑tier contract killer. He only takes assignments that target genuine villains, and now he’s determined to quit the life. Yet one final hit stands in his way—will his skills and moral code survive the ultimate test?
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Stephen King
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