Kodansha told us that Killing Line, by Satoshi Morie, the creator of Searching for My Perfect Brother, debuts this month in digital format.
Abandoned on her 18th birthday by her absent single father, Mako struggles to make ends meet. When her friend offers to introduce her to a sugar daddy for a casual dinner and some conversation, it all seems straightforward and simple. Little does Mako know, someone else has their sights set on her date—a ruthless assassin on a mission to take out his target and leave no witnesses… Before she realizes it, Mako’s late-night liaison turns into a deadly encounter with a contract killer, and now, she’ll need to think fast, be resourceful, and turn on the charm to survive. Can she melt the heart of a cold-blooded hit man or will this potential beau get the best of her? Find out in this thrilling new black comedy with life-and-death stakes from the author of Searching for My Perfect Brother.
This series takes place in a fictionalized criminal underworld and includes mildly graphic instances or mentions of murder, prostitution, suicide, sexual violence, and drug use. It also contains non-explicit depictions of sexual situations and nudity. Reader discretion is advised.
Killing Line is scheduled to arrive digitally on January 28, 2025.