Murder Bimbo
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| Author | Rebecca Novack |
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| Publisher | Avid Reader Press |
Publication date | February 10, 2026 |
| ISBN | 978-1-668-15120-4 |
Murder Bimbo is a 2026 satirical novel by Rebecca Novack. It was published by Avid Reader Press on February 10, 2026.
Plot overview
Murder Bimbo is a 32-year-old sex worker who, after killing a right-wing politician nicknamed Meat Neck, presents three different narratives of the events leading to the assassination.
Development
Murder Bimbo was Novack's sixth attempt at writing a novel.[1] Novack, a former priesthood candidate in the Episcopal Church, had worked in publishing prior to writing the book.[1] In an interview with CBC News, she claimed that the book's structure was based on a nightmare that she had.[2]
Publication history
The novel was published in the United States by Avid Reader Press on February 10, 2026.[3] Shortly after marketing for the novel was originally planned to begin, the assassination of Charlie Kirk caused the publisher to place a temporary hold on all promotional events due to similarities between the novel's plot and the real-world events.[1]
Reception
Murder Bimbo received mixed reception upon release. Publishers Weekly was positive, complimenting the plot but noting that the characters were "sometimes thinly drawn."[4] The New York Times was also positive, writing that Novack "has a great ear for the inanities of contemporary language."[5] By contrast, Kirkus Reviews panned the book, describing the narrative as "fractured" and arguing that the plot was "beyond the reach of the ordinary reader."[3]
References
- ^ a b c Harris, Elizabeth A. (2026-02-11). "The Book Jackets Were Ready. Then Charlie Kirk Was Shot". The New York Times. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ Roach, Mattea (2026-02-11). "Rebecca Novack's debut novel is about a sex-worker on a deadly mission". CBC News. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ a b "Murder Bimbo". Kirkus Reviews. 2025-10-25. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Murder Bimbo". Publishers Weekly. 2025-11-06. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ Khatib, Joumana (2026-02-11). "'I'm a 32-Year-Old Sex Worker Who Just Killed a Politician'". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-02-14.