A high school girl named Izumi survives a mass shooting at the Swan shopping mall, then finds herself drawn back into the incident by an accusation and an invitation. As the silence and suspicions of the survivors slowly unravel, this is a weighty mystery about the pain and truth left behind after the event.

A novel that makes you want to see the truth left behind after the incident through to the end.

A short story collection published as a Shodensha bunko edition. It includes nine stories, including the title story 'Otto no hone', and builds quiet unease around family and hidden fractures.

A collection where unease beneath ordinary life gradually takes shape in each story.

This critical study rereads Shusaku Endo's work through the lens of detective fiction, focusing on the tension between people who seek God and people who are pursued by God. It traces the line of thought behind his works and offers a fresh perspective on his literary world.

Detective fiction lies at the root of Endo's literature. By following the thrill of tracing clues, the book reconsiders the core of his work.