Confession

Stranded in a blizzard atop a treacherous ridge, badly injured, and quickly bleeding out, Ishikura knows he is about to die. But before he does, he decides to unburden his soul by telling his companion Asai a dark secret that has been weighing on him for years. No sooner do the words cross Ishikura's lips, however, than Asai stumbles upon the shelter they'd been searching for -- only to realize his friend's confession has changed everything -- and the brutal elements may no longer be the deadliest threat around.

Publisher Marketing: Best known as the author of Kaiji , Nobuyuki Fukumoto's work often revolves around gambling and psychological explorations of his characters. Illustrator Kaiji Kawaguchi's award-winning career spans over fifty years and includes titles such as The Silent Service and Zipan . Publisher Marketing : Confession is a deeply psychological thriller manga that examines how quickly unexpected vulnerability and the threat of an uncertain future can make men descend into madness. Some secrets should never be told... Stranded in a blizzard atop a treacherous ridge, badly injured, and quickly bleeding out, Ishikura knows he is about to die. But before he does, he decides to unburden his soul by telling his companion Asai a dark secret that has been weighing on him for years. No sooner do the words cross Ishikura's lips, however, than Asai stumbles upon the shelter they'd been searching for--only to realize his friend's confession has changed everything--and the brutal elements may no longer be the deadliest threat around. Review Citations: School Library Journal 12/06/2024 pg. 1 (EAN 9781647293963, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Format: Paperback | Pages: 312 | Publication Date: 2024-12-17