by Ann B. Ross
First published 1978
The Murder Cure marks Ann B. Ross's entry into mystery fiction, one of two novels that established her voice in the early 1980s. Originally published as a paperback original, this mystery has become a collector's item since going out of print. Ross demonstrates the storytelling skills that would later make her famous, crafting a tale where murder disrupts a community and someone must uncover the truth. The investigation reveals hidden motives and dangerous secrets as the protagonist navigates a web of deception. At its heart, this early work explores how violence shatters the surface calm of ordinary life and forces people to confront uncomfortable truths about those they thought they knew.
Genres: fiction, suspense, mystery, crime
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: hidden-secrets, investigation
Period: 1980s
158 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Avon