Formula for murder

"Formula for Murder" by Milton A. Rothman is a gripping crime fiction novel set in the late 1950s that blends psychological thriller elements with science fiction. The story revolves around the death of Professor Glover on a space station, initially deemed an accident, but later suspected as murder. Jim Britten, a promising young physicist, finds himself at the center of the investigation as repressed memories surface during therapy, exposing a potential motive fueled by ambition and fear of academic failure. The narrative explores themes of madness, scientific ethics, and hidden identities as it's revealed that Britten is connected to a shadowy organization, complicating the reasons behind Glover's demise. It builds tension exploring the nature of scientific ethics, forcing a reevaluation of loyalty and the very definition of truth.