Cheryl unstable killer revealed from "summary" of Death of a Cheerleader (Riverdale, Novel 4) by Micol Ostow
Cheryl's dark past is finally revealed, as a killer in Riverdale is discovered to be her unstable cousin. Now, the town must grapple with the truth of the cheerleader's death, and Cheryl must face the consequences of her family's dark secrets.- Detective work eventually leads to the revelation of the true identity of the killer, who was high school aged and inflicted severe trauma on Cheryl prior to her death.
- It is the feverish job of the detectives to find out who killed Cheryl Blossom, an unstable murderer responsible for her demise. An investigation reveals that a mysterious individual has been tracking Cheryl's movements which turns out to be the killer.
- This crime explores themes of bullying, regret and the consequences of deciding to act on our darkest desires. It questions how much power one life can hold over another and the extent of evil some people can commit.
- As tensions in the quiet town build, with police uncovering more to this twisted story, what happens when the killer’s identity is revealed? When saves face is put against justice? Who will win in this battle of right and wrong?
- It also touches upon topics such as mental health, self-doubt and shows just how far a person can fall even within their own social circle.
