Author:Natsuo Kirino
In the Tokyo suburbs four women work the draining graveyard shift at a boxed-lunch factory. Burdened with chores and heavy debts and isolated from husbands and children, they all secretly dream of a way out of their dead-end lives.
A young mother among them finally cracks and strangles her philandering, gambling husband then confesses her crime to Masako, the closest of her colleagues. For reasons of her own, Masako agrees to assist her friend and seeks the help of the other co-workers to dismember and dispose of the body. The body parts are discovered, the police start asking questions, but the women have far more dangerous enemies -a yakuza connected loan shark who discovers their secret and has a business proposition, and a ruthless nightclub owner the police are convinced is guilty of the murder. He has lost everything as a result of their crime and he is out for revenge.
OUT is a psychologically taut and unflinching foray into the darkest recesses of the human soul, an unsettling reminder that the desperate desire for freedom can make the most ordinary person do the unimaginable.
Daring and disturbing, OUT is prepared to push the limits of this world - not only in violence and sex but also in human outlook… Remarkable
—— Los Angeles TimesOUT is a potent cocktail of urban blight, perverse feminism and vigilante justice
—— New York Times Book ReviewA shockingly intense read
—— Daily TelegraphBrings the mystery thriller to new levels of intensity and realism - OUT has great plot twists, vigour and an ending that would make Hannibal Lecter smile
—— Library JournalIn this top-drawer page-turner, Kirino offers a clever snapshot of her own culture...slyly amusing and compulsive
—— MetroEnthralling!
—— PrimaEchoes of classic Agatha Christie . . . Be sure to clear your diary. You will want to devour this in a single, uninterrupted sitting.
—— HeraldSpine-tingling.
—— Irish TatlerShari Lapena combines the cosy feel and cunning plotting of an Agatha Christie-era whodunnit with a sharp eye for contemporary life and she is rapidly becoming a go-to author for anyone seeking a light but lip-smacking mystery
—— Sunday ExpressA gripping tale from this accomplished crime writer.
—— My WeeklyThis page-turner had us absolutely gripped.
—— Take a BreakAbsolutely brilliant - exciting, clever, it deserves to be a bestseller
—— Priscilla MastersThis is a deeply gratifying, taut courtroom drama and so much more. I don't know how Gillian did it, but I'm so happy she did
—— Caroline Kepnes , bestselling author of YouA thrilling mystery with a strong emotional heart
—— Woman & HomeMoving, horribly plausible, at times unbearably tense
—— Sunday MirrorMeticulously plotted, gripping . . . An outstanding story about a heartbreaking subject
—— WI LifeClever, compelling. You won't be able to put it down
—— PrimaGripping, cleverly-constructed, and heart-wrenching. Gillian McAllister uses her inside knowledge of the law to produce a truly original thriller that you won't be able to put down. Bravo!
—— Paula Daly , bestselling author of The Mistake I MadeGillian McAllister isn't afraid to tread where some authors are scared to go. Intelligent. Compulsive. Heart-wrenching. Unforgettable
—— Jane Corry , bestselling author of My Husband's WifeAn ingeniously constructed courtroom drama with real flesh-and-blood characters and cliff-hanging suspense
—— Louise Candlish , bestselling author of Our HouseThe verdict - lock me up so I can read it again! Unforgettable. Gillian McAllister has a new fan in me
—— Liz Lawler , bestselling author of Don't Wake UpOne of the most gripping and moving books I've ever read. Gillian McAllister tackles an unbearable situation with scalpel precision and incredible humanity. I read No Further Questions at every opportunity and haven't stopped thinking about it since. Unmissable
—— Holly Seddon , bestselling author of Don't Close Your EyesI couldn't put No Further Questions down. An original, beautifully written and moving story about sisters that had me racing through the pages. That ending will stay with me for a long time. Perfect
—— Claire Douglas , bestselling author of Last Seen AliveGrippy and compelling but also nuanced and insightful and sad
—— Tammy Cohen , bestselling author of They All Fall DownAn emotionally charged story which explores the joys and challenges that come with motherhood, with a twist I didn't see coming
—— Hollie Overton , bestselling author of Baby DollHeart-rending and brilliant. Such incredible storytelling. I loved this
—— Jill Mansell , bestselling author of This Could Change EverythingGillian McAllister does 'what if' and wrings every drop of psychological tension out of a seemingly simple conundrum . . . a twisty, nailbiting road to the truth
—— Sunday SportPart courtroom drama, this moving thriller puts the bond between sisters to the ultimate test
—— BestRichly detailed
a lively read that combines some of The Martian’s space-science themes with elements of political intrigue, heist plotting, a dash of neo-noir, and…the economic implications of lunar colonization—all with some comedy throughout
—— TWINCITIESGEEK.COMAfter managing to bring hard, accurate science to the masses with The Martian, Andy Weir cuts loose with a lunar-set heist caper that should both please those who enjoy his attention and those who fell for his obvious ability to spin an entertaining yarn. The city of Artemis is meticulously constructed...it's a living, breathing place that's fun to explore and Jazz makes for an excellent guide. A SF thriller that wants you to have fun and it delivers
—— SCI FI NOW (Must Read Now)Weir has written yet another clever and action-fuelled story packed with the author's trademark wry humour and fast-paced science. Artemis is pure entertainment - a fun and adventurous book brimming with wit, intelligence and ingenuity
—— CULTUREFLYWeir excels when it comes to geeky references, snarky humour and scenes of ingenious scientific problem-solving
—— FINANCIAL TIMES