On the warmest night of the year, the most terrifying nightmare begins. A new crime thriller by Jonathan, winner of the Korean Mystery Writers Association's New Writer Award, renowned for his gripping, fast-paced storytelling. On Christmas Eve, three high school boys—Seondong, Deokgyu, and Gyeongho—are falsely accused after getting caught up in trouble involving a local thug’s girlfriend. Given just 24 hours to come up with three million won, they rob a convenience store, only to find their haul falls far short of what they need. While fleeing the scene, they encounter Byeongju, a man driving a luxury car. Assuming he has money, they kidnap him for cash. But the man turns out to be no ordinary victim. Their simple plan – to take his money and walk away – quickly spirals out of control, plunging the boys into an unstoppable nightmare. In a snow-covered rural town, the kidnappers soon find themselves fighting for survival.
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