Out

In Natsuo Kirino's award-winning literary mystery Out, a young mother in suburban Tokyo strangles her abusive husband and enlists her coworkers to help cover up the crime. As Masako steps into the role of ringleader, the tension escalates, revealing a chilling exploration of Japan's dark underbelly. Blending suspense with dark humor, the novel examines the societal pressures on women and the bonds of friendship that emerge in the aftermath of violence.