Exit A

Anthony Swofford’s first novel, Exit A, is a compelling and often gritty story set on a U.S. air base in Japan, following the turbulent experiences of seventeen-year-old Severin and Virginia, the rebellious daughter of the base's general. As they navigate Japan’s underground world and neon-lit landscape, their bond is tested by danger, cultural tensions, and their own restless youth. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, culminating in a powerful quest for redemption and understanding.