Martin Wade, once a punk band frontman, now lives a quieter life as a private investigator in upstate New York. His assistant, Valerie Jacks, carries her own emotional baggage but finds meaning in their work. When a young woman named Janie hires them to keep her estranged father away—who turns out to be Martin’s former bandmate—their past crashes into their present. After Janie’s sudden, suspicious death, Martin and Valerie are pulled into a case that forces them to face buried secrets and personal regrets. Through shifting perspectives, Negative Girl explores themes of addiction, redemption, and the inescapable pull of the past. Reviews "Libby Cudmore proves to be an amazing storyteller as she weaves together a colorful ensemble cast of flawed characters in a twisty, complex narrative." — Mystery and Suspense Magazine "Cudmore’s neo-noir is a well-crafted story that not only functions as an ode to great music but also assembles a plot that is consistently entertaining and satisfying." — Library Journal "Negative Girl is a brilliant exploration of redemption, obsession, and the dark underbelly of forgotten America."— Goodreads Reviewer
Book Title: Negative GirlAuthor: Libby CudmoreGenre: Crime, Noir, ThrillerISBN: 9781915523310Number of Pages: 256Publishing Date: September 10, 2024Publisher: Datura BooksCover Type: Paperback
