Get ready for a literary shock! Publisher Laguna announced the release of Ivan Tokin’s new novel titled “Black Night Above Me, Starry Sky to Me.” Yes, you read that right — a cold-blooded, precise female killer is finally taking her rightful place in domestic literature. Tokin takes us through the dark world of a hired assassin, but not just that — through childhood, a mother’s abandonment, a father’s love, wild life, violence, discipline, loneliness, and even falling in love. This isn’t your average crime story; it’s a hybrid of lyrical essay, confession, and brutal everyday life. Laguna claims it’s the perfect blend of violence and tenderness, and Tokin himself says it’s his most mature work yet. Thought you’d seen it all in local literature? Think again. The novel drops on July 10 and promises to keep you up at night. So, what do you think about female characters in crime fiction? Is it time for killers to finally get a female voice? Drop a comment, let’s keep the chat alive!
