Ashes to ashes

"Ashes to Ashes" by Isabel Ostrander is a mystery novel that follows Norman Storm, a man facing ruin. Norman's life begins to fall apart as his finances crumble in tandem with his suspicions about his wife, Leila. He finds himself consumed by doubt and jealousy, especially after catching her in a lie, thus setting off a sequence of events marked by dishonesty that culminates in an unforeseen violent act. The story weaves together Norman's struggles with fading wealth and his increasing obsession with Leila's potential infidelity, pulling the reader into a web of deception that ultimately leads to a stunning and unforeseen outcome.