How to Kill Your Boss: A McMaster’s Guide for Assassins

Have you decided to kill someone? Congratulations—this might be the education you’ll never forget. In How to Kill Your Boss: A McMaster’s Guide for Assassins, Rupert Holmes crafts a twisted, intriguing, and darkly funny thriller. Translated into Ukrainian by Anna Cvira and illustrated by Anna Louizos, this 544‑page hardcover edition (≈ 200×130 mm) from Vivat plunges readers into the secretive halls of the MacMaster Conservatory, where students are not trained to be scholars—but killers.

When Cliff Iverson’s attempt to eliminate his toxic boss fails, he is arrested—but instead of jail, he is recruited by the MacMaster Conservatory, an elite institution funded by a mysterious benefactor to teach the arts of assassination. Alongside fellow students Dalsy Moun, a disgraced actress; Jemma Lindley, blackmailed by her superior; and others, Cliff must navigate rigorous moral tests, creative assignments, and the looming threat that the academy’s curriculum might demand more than just dark intentions. The prose mixes sharp wit, philosophical questions about justice and culpability, and suspenseful plot twists that build toward a chilling crescendo.

This book is perfect for fans of dark humor, morally grey characters, and thriller plots pushed to absurdity. It’s entertaining, thought‑provoking, and retains a biting edge. How to Kill Your Boss stands out as one of Vivat’s most provocative releases in 2025.