Natsuo Kirino has published 4 novels, beginning with Out (1997). The latest is The Goddess Chronicle (2012).
Updated September 2026
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Out
Natsuo Kirino's most-read book.
Newest
The Goddess Chronicle
Published 2012.
Natsuo Kirino books in order of publication
Out (1997)
Grotesque (2003)
Real World (Jul 2008)
The Goddess Chronicle (2012)
Film and TV adaptations
- Out (2002)Film · from Out
About Natsuo Kirino
Natsuo Kirino is the pen name of Mariko Hashioka, a Japanese novelist and a leading figure in the recent boom of female writers of Japanese detective fiction.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Natsuo Kirino FAQ
- How many books has Natsuo Kirino written?
- Natsuo Kirino has published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Natsuo Kirino's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Out.
- What is Natsuo Kirino's latest book?
- The Goddess Chronicle (2012).
- What is Natsuo Kirino's most famous book?
- Out (1997) is Natsuo Kirino's most widely read book.
- Which Natsuo Kirino books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Out (film, 2002).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.