Billy Summers (2021) by Stephen King follows a skilled assassin who only kills truly “bad people” and decides to take one last job before retiring. Billy, hiding under the cover of a writer, settles into a small town to wait for the perfect moment to complete his final assignment. As he integrates into the community, he begins to experience a sense of normal life, but the deeper he goes, the more he realizes that the people hiring him may be setting him up. The tension builds as Billy must navigate lies, hidden motives, and his own shifting identity.

In Billy Summers, Stephen King blends crime, suspense, and emotional depth as Billy forms unexpected bonds and confronts his traumatic past. When the job unravels, he becomes the target, forcing him to rely on both his intelligence and moral compass to survive. The novel explores themes of redemption, corruption, and the possibility of a second chance. King creates a gripping, character-driven thriller that keeps readers hooked with sharp pacing and a powerful exploration of justice¹.