Saturday, October 26, 2024

Exit

Exit by Belinda Bauer

The Exiteers are people that assist the terminally ill in committing suicide. These exiteers work at the edge of the law.  They come in twos and assist the suicide process, but don't actively participate. They make sure everything is in order and accompany the person as they die with nitrous oxide. Then they leave for the family to take care of the loved one that appeared to die of "natural causes". Unfortunately, one time, things go massively wrong. A "veteran" male retiree and first-time young woman attempt to help an old man. In the process, the woman helps the person with the mask (a no-no in their process.) Then, after the death, they realize that the wrong person has died (the son instead of the father). The retiree offers to take the blame so the woman can live her life. However, at the last minute he realizes his dog needs to be taken care of. Most of the book deals with his struggles to come clean. He contemplates the path, goes to talk with the family and even tries to meet up with the woman. The police are also investigating. The story takes a number of twists in turn, which include gambling debts and a fake invalid. Many people appear culpable before the final perpetrator is unveiled. It makes a good book for the genre.

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