The Colour of Mystery

In Joy Ellis's newly discovered novel, three seemingly nice individuals commit shocking crimes that baffle onlookers. A dedicated nurse is found with a scalpel in hand after the brutal murder of her elderly patient, while a mild-mannered schoolteacher becomes the prime suspect in the deaths of five schoolboys. As a third inexplicable incident unfolds in a London homeless shelter, the story delves into questions of motive and humanity, leaving readers to ponder what drives people to commit such horrific acts.