Murder Comes to Eden
| Author | Leslie Ford |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery Novel |
| Publisher | Charles Scribner's Sons |
Publication date | 1955 |
Murder Comes to Eden is a murder mystery novel written by Leslie Ford. It was published in hardcover by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1955.
Plot
The novel centers on Spig and Molly O'Leary, a married couple living on the eastern shore of Maryland,[1] in Eden, Devon County, a peaceful country town. This is all threatened by the planned building of a new bridge and super highway that will bring an influx of visitors and residents to Eden. The O'Leary family is particularly upset when they learn that their neighbors are reportedly going to sell off part of their land to build a gambling hall.
Release
Murder Comes to Eden was first published in hardback in the United States in 1955, through Charles Scribner's Sons.[2]
Reception
Upon its release, critical reception was favorable.[3][4] A reviewer for The Pittsburg Press stated that it was "considerably more complex than the average run of mysteries."[2]
References
- ^ "Zenith Jones Brown, 85, mystery writer". The Baltimore Evening Sun. September 2, 1983. pp. A8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Gill, Jo (December 29, 1955). "Books". The Pittsburgh Press. p. 32. Retrieved March 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ R., L. (October 23, 1955). "New Leslie Ford Mystery Delight". Fort Lauderdale News. p. 58 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Davidson, Spencer L. (October 2, 1955). "Three recommended to mystery fans". The Baltimore Sun. pp. A7 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Murder Comes to Eden at Fantastic Fiction
- Murder Comes to Eden at Goodreads