Mrs Shim is a Killer
$24.50
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2026
Summary
Discover the Korean cult thriller, for fans of Butter and Killing Eve. A hilariously unsettling tale of love, food and one woman’s unconventional quest to support her family by becoming a contract killer.
I am no ordinary ajumma. I am a killer
Recently widowed and unemployed, Mrs Shim and her two children face an empty fridge. As her job options run out, she answers an ad for the Smile Detective Agency.
Within weeks, she has turned it around. For Mrs Shim is sharp as…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529957518 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529957516 |
| Author: | Kang Jiyoung, Paige Morris |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Doubleday |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 382g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 136mm x 30mm |
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Critics Review
A struggling mother turns to contract killing to support her family in this darkly funny thriller… a rich narrative stuffed with surprises … sharp and satisfying. * Publishers Weekly *
A dark … book about love, loss, jealousy, friendship, and perseverance. The decidedly odd characters are riveting, with revealing descriptions of Korean culture. A fine pick for fans of quirky horror and gory mysteries. * Booklist *
An eye-catching mosaic of Korean culture as it builds to a tense showdown with a rival agency. * Times *
A bizarre and fascinating read, with the puzzle pieces slowly locking together for a spectacular final standoff. * Guardian *
A kaleidoscopic novel of murder-for-hire, crisscrossing loyalties, self-determinations, and dark humor…this playfully murderous thriller is not soon forgotten. With a complexly twisting plot, disarming characters, and a deceptive sense of humor, Mrs. Shim is a Killer breaks genre boundaries in a surprisingly hopeful package. Bloody but cheerful, this unusual tale is entertaining and strangely cozy. * Shelf Awareness *
About The Author
Kang Jiyoung
Kang Jiyoung
Kang Jiyoung is an established Korean writer based in Paju, near Seoul. She is the author of the story collections Goodbye Paradise, Time for Dogs to Eat, and The Killer’s Shopping List. Her novels include Quarantine Station of New Culture, Elza’s Ha-yin, Circus in the Dark Forest, Frankenstein Family, Yawning is Delicious, Pheromone Boutique, and Shopping Mall for Killers. Shopping Mall for Killers was adapted for television by Disney+. Mrs Shim Is a Killer will be published in over twenty languages worldwide.
Paige Morris
Paige Morris is a writer and translator from Jersey City, New Jersey, who divides her time between South Korea and the United States. She has translated fiction by Hyun-Joo Park, Ji-min Lee, Soyeon Jeong, and many more.
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