The original novel of the drama of the same name, "Kidnapping Day"
Bestseller "The Red Crane's Seat" by Jeong Hae-yeon, the latest full-length mystery novel

The new full-length mystery novel "Who Killed?" by Jeong Hae-yeon, author of "Kidnapping Day," which was published in 2019 and produced and aired as a drama of the same name in 2023, and "The Seat of the Red Crane," which is recognized as one of the best-selling mystery novels with one of the greatest twists in Korean mystery history, has been published by Bookda.
This work, which received significant attention as an exclusive serial on the story platform 'Creative Weather', is another masterpiece that proves the incredible passion of the author who has consistently published works every year except for one year since her debut in 2012, and her ability as an author who can now be trusted and read just by her name.


The new work, “Who Killed?” is not a novel that puts the “surprise twist” or “elaborately constructed mystery” that usually come to mind when thinking of the mystery thriller genre.
It doesn't just focus on the identity of the criminal.
The story depicts the process of how a past crime turns one's present life into hell at a rapid pace, maximizing the reader's immersion and allowing them to truly enjoy the pleasure of reading.
Additionally, the author devotes particular effort to deeply exploring the internal and external circumstances and psychology of each character leading up to their choices.
Jeong Hae-yeon's unique sensibility in approaching mysteries through the essence of the characters rather than the events themselves will leave readers with a long and lingering feeling even after closing the book.

Three small lights rose above the thick forest scent.
With a puff of breath, white smoke dispersed into the air.
It was past 10 p.m., but the youth training center, visible far into the forest, was still brightly lit.
Judging by the occasional cheers, it might be a campfire or a talent show.
As I looked at him and turned my head again, Won-taek spat on the floor.
He was like that usually, but he seemed even more upset today.
--- p.7

“What, what is this?”
Seonhyeok, who had barely come to his senses, asked.
“It was in Mr. Go Won-taek’s mouth when he was found.”
At that moment, I couldn't keep my composure.
Seonhyeok's eyes were glued to the paper as if his gaze had been stolen.
Someone's scribbled handwriting magically tore Seonhyeok's heart apart.
It's time to pay for what you three did nine years ago.
--- p.38

But what happened back then was a secret between just the three of them.
It had to be kept secret until the day we went to the grave, even if no one made a promise.
Could anyone possibly know about the incident? Were there even witnesses? Probably not.
Clearly, there were only four people there: the trio and the boy.
Even if there were any witnesses they missed, they would have reported it to the police then.
At the time, the child's disappearance was so sensational that it even made the local news.
However, there is no reason for a witness who did not show up after 9 years to seek revenge.
--- p.69~70

It seemed like it would be impossible to identify a suspect without knowing what the incident was from nine years ago.
I heard from my homeroom teacher at the time that he was a problem child, but I never heard that he was involved in any incident that could have led to murder.
Even if you are a teacher, you can't know everything.
But it's different for students.
I didn't know if I could hear a more intimate story.
After asking around, I found out that there were still some classmates who remained in Jeseon.

--- p.86~87