
Hit and Run
von:
Lawrence Block
Sprache: Englisch
Format: Gebundene Ausgabe
ISBN 10: 0060840900
ISBN 13: 9780060840907
Veröffentlichungsdatum:
June 24th, 2008
Verlag: William Morrow
Seiten: 287
Genres: Business & Economics
Keller has spent years navigating the treacherous underworld as a hit man, carrying out jobs with ruthless efficiency. His life is a series of calculated moves and cold encounters, but the constant bloodshed begins to weigh on him. After countless contracts fulfilled, Keller finds himself at a crossroads, contemplating whether the life he's chosen is truly what he wants. The thrill that once fueled his existence is fading, leaving a haunting emptiness in its wake.
As he grapples with his decision, the stakes are raised when another job surfaces. The assignment pulls him back into the dangerous fold he’s trying to escape. With urgency tinged by his desire for a normal life, Keller must navigate not only the perils of the job but also the threat of his past catching up to him. His internal struggles mirror the external challenges as he questions everything he knows about himself and the morality of his profession.
The tension escalates as familiar faces reappear, and Keller is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Ghosts of his past linger, and each encounter becomes a reminder of a life he can never truly leave behind. These meetings test his resolve, forcing him to reevaluate his future while being pulled deeper into a world that doesn't easily let go.
With every decision weighing heavily, Keller's journey unfolds as a gripping exploration of identity, redemption, and the quest for peace in a chaotic life. The narrative intricately weaves together action, introspection, and existential dilemmas, leaving readers questioning the price of a life lived in shadows.
As he grapples with his decision, the stakes are raised when another job surfaces. The assignment pulls him back into the dangerous fold he’s trying to escape. With urgency tinged by his desire for a normal life, Keller must navigate not only the perils of the job but also the threat of his past catching up to him. His internal struggles mirror the external challenges as he questions everything he knows about himself and the morality of his profession.
The tension escalates as familiar faces reappear, and Keller is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Ghosts of his past linger, and each encounter becomes a reminder of a life he can never truly leave behind. These meetings test his resolve, forcing him to reevaluate his future while being pulled deeper into a world that doesn't easily let go.
With every decision weighing heavily, Keller's journey unfolds as a gripping exploration of identity, redemption, and the quest for peace in a chaotic life. The narrative intricately weaves together action, introspection, and existential dilemmas, leaving readers questioning the price of a life lived in shadows.