Silence Once Begun

Discover the gripping tale of 'Silence Once Begun', a must-read novel that delves into themes of unjust conviction, lost love, and the haunting silence of the human condition. This captivating 256-page trade paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2014, invites readers into a chilling mystery set in a small Japanese town where eight individuals mysteriously vanish. Each disappearance is marked by a single playing card left at their door, leading to the perplexing case known as the 'Narito Disappearances'. As journalist Jesse Ball navigates through intricate layers of truth and deception, he becomes obsessed with the enigmatic Oda Sotatsu, a thread salesman who confesses to the crimes yet refuses to utter a single word during his incarceration. Why did he confess, and what secrets does he hold? Featuring a powerful narrative filled with emotional depth, 'Silence Once Begun' explores the fragility of justice and the profound connections between individuals enmeshed in this tragedy. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and literary fiction, this novel is an essential addition to any book lover's collection. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new edition. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery to immerse yourself in this extraordinary reading experience.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922182494
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
An astonishing novel of unjust conviction, lost love and a journalist's obsession. Over the course of several months, eight people vanish from their homes in the same Japanese town, a single playing card found on each door. Known as the 'Narito Disappearances', the crime has authorities baffled - until a confession is delivered to the police, signed by Oda Sotatsu, a thread salesman. Sotatsu is arrested, jailed, and interrogated - but he refuses to speak. Even as his parents, brother and sister come to visit him, even as his execution looms, and even as a young woman named Jito Joo enters his cell, he maintains his vow of silence. Our narrator, a journalist named Jesse Ball, is grappling with mysteries of his own when he becomes fascinated by the case. Why did Sotatsu confess? Why won't he speak? Who is Jito Joo? As Ball interviews Sotatsu's family, friends, and jailers, he uncovers a complex story of heartbreak, deceit, honour and chance. Wildly inventive and emotionally powerful, Silence Once Begun is a devastating portrayal of a justice system compromised, and evidence that Jesse Ball is a voraciously gifted novelist working at the height of his powers.

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