Billy Summers

"Billy Summers" is a thriller novel by Stephen King published in 2021. The book follows the story of a retired Marine sniper and hitman, Billy Summers, who is contracted to kill a famous novelist. However, he decides to take on one last job as a sniper to settle his debts and retire peacefully.

Billy is hired by a wealthy and mysterious man known as "The Right Guy" to assassinate the author, who is a former senator with a controversial past. The job requires Billy to pose as a writer and rent a small apartment in the town where the author lives. He plans to shoot the target during the town's annual Labor Day parade, which he will be attending as a journalist.

As Billy settles into his cover, he becomes friendly with his landlady and her daughter, Alice, who is a gifted writer herself. They form a bond, and Billy begins to see himself in Alice as she struggles to come to terms with her own traumas.

As the days pass, Billy realizes that something is off about the mission. The Right Guy's demands become more and more suspicious, and Billy begins to suspect that he is being set up. His paranoia intensifies as he becomes the target of the town's police force, who suspect him of being a hitman.

Despite his troubles, Billy remains focused on completing the job and finally retiring. However, when the time comes to take the shot, everything changes. Billy is faced with a moral dilemma that challenges his views on justice and his own humanity.

"Billy Summers" is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of one's actions. King's writing is sharp and engaging, with a captivating storyline that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The book received positive reviews for its gripping plot, vivid characters, and its exploration of themes such as justice, trauma, and redemption.