Calling Mr. King
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Location(s) referenced in Calling Mr. King: London, Paris, New York City, Barcelona
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Calling Mr. King by Ronald De Feo
Publisher: The Other Press
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN-10: 1-59051-475-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-59051-475-7
Publication Date: August 2011
List Price: $14.95
Synopsis (from the publisher): Long considered cool, distant, and absolutely reliable, an American-born hit man, working throughout Europe, grows increasingly distracted and begins to develop an unexpected passion for architecture and art while engaged in his deadly profession. Although he welcomes this energizing break from his routine, he comes to realize that it is an unwise trajectory for a man in his business, particularly when he is sent on the most difficult job of his career.