Synopses & Reviews
Where would a shaman fit into modern society? Are trance states to be dismissed simply as fits of madness? Is the buffoonery of psychic hotlines all that the modern world has left of spiritual intuition? Randy Taguchis upbeat riff on modern spirituality, her first novel, is a psychological detective story that seeks to answer these questions.
A bracingly secular exploration of heightened awareness, Taguchis English-language debut is a page-turner that weds New Age spirituality with the classic mystery form.
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"Taguchi's blocky but absorbing prose links the mystical to the technological, and the novel's dark twists and turns should keep readers hooked until the surprising climax." Publisher's Weekly
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"...a sexually charged and intriguing New Age mystery that is smart and well paced. A good fit for public libraries where visionary fiction is popular." Library Journal
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"Indeed, stateside pop fiction magnates could take a lesson or five from writers like Randy Taguchi."
Bookslut
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"Shamanism and magical realism collide with life in this best-selling first novel by Randy Taguchi."
SFRevu
Synopsis
When finance writer Yuki's enigmatic and estranged older brother is found decomposing in his apartment, her only clues to his bizarre demise are her memories of him. As Yuki descends deeper and deeper into her own psyche, she catches glimpses of her true nature.
A brisk, bristling story of survivor's guilt, treacherous sex, and unexpected redemption, Outlet opens the door to a spiritual dimension that is both new and age-old. The climax is mind-blowing.
About the Author
Randy Taguchi became famous through word of mouth as an Internet columnist in her native Japan, where Outlet became a bestseller along with its sequels, Antenna and Mosaic. She lives in Yugawara, Japan, near Atami.