{"title":"RIO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIO\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts bold and quirky graphic novels that blend dark humour with sharp social commentary. Their work often explores unconventional characters and surreal situations, inviting readers into worlds that are as intriguing as they are unsettling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of graphic storytelling will appreciate RIO’s unique narrative style and visually striking illustrations. These books challenge the norms of the genre, making each read an engaging and thought-provoking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unemployed-killers-support-group-vol1-by-rio-9781787749627","title":"Unemployed Killers Support Group Vol.1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnemployed Killers Support Group\u003c\/em\u003e is a razor-sharp, darkly hilarious noir-esque manga from Taiwanese creator Rio, shortlisted at the 2023 Angoulême International Comics Festival. This is not your average self-help group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLocker Loyed, once a deadly sniper, lost his vision—and his job—on a mission gone wrong. Now, he’s joined an unlikely circle of former contract killers, each grappling with their own personal collapse. Among them: Gloria Maze, a meticulous assassin whose career imploded after catching her husband cheating and killing the mistress in a jealous rage; Jerry Cole, a justice-obsessed lawyer turned bloodthirsty executioner; and Jordi Joe, a delusional con man who’s never actually killed anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs they try to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, Locker begins to realize his past isn’t done with him. A dangerous figure—the one responsible for his blindness and a friend’s death—is still at large. And revenge is still on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of dark comedy, crime thrillers, and twisted found family, \u003cem\u003eUnemployed Killers Support Group\u003c\/em\u003e is a bold, bloody, and brilliantly offbeat ride through the lives of society’s most dangerous burnouts. Welcome to the group—check your conscience at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47745333526764,"sku":"9781787749627","price":25.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787749627-unemployed-killers-support-group-vol-1.jpg?v=1781500947"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rio.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}