Crusher

For fans of gritty action, chilling suspense and moral ambiguity. Crusher is the perfect fusion of John Wick’s adrenaline, Sin City’s brooding atmosphere and Deadpool’s dark humour.

“Babe, I must leave you.” That’s how my story begins. Not because I want to – but because I have to. My enemies call me Crusher. I’m a contract killer to some, a hero to others. My mission: complete assignments, eliminate targets. I’m ruthless and flawless. Or so I thought.

What seemed like just another ordinary job – bringing down a powerful Tycoon and his empire – quickly turned into a disaster. But it was on that very mission that, for the first time, I lost my flawless self-control. Irreversible mistakes crept into my plan. Not long after, I was tasked with eliminating a prominent Statesman. Determined, I headed for a grotesque masked ball to make contact with my influential target. That’s where I was betrayed…

A mysterious figure lured me into a trap. The event ended in blood, chaos and more questions than answers. I am no longer the hunter but the prey. The worst part is that, for the first time, I am putting someone I love in danger. Can I defeat my enemies before they tighten the noose and find my loved one? Or will this be my last contract?

Alexander Olbrechts is a Belgian author whose novels have been shortlisted for several literary awards. The Dutch version of Crusher was nominated by Thrillzone as the best Dutch-language thriller of 2025. He is best known for his acclaimed police thrillers in the Mythos Murders series, where a serial killer takes inspiration from famous legends and myths.