Natural Causes (novel)

Natural Causes is a crime fiction novel written by Barbara Ehrenreich, published in 1999. The novel follows the exploits of journalist and amateur sleuth Tish Donahue. After turning fifty, Tish decides to give up all health-related concerns and anxieties, including checkups and diet. This decision leads her to uncover a conspiracy surrounding the death of a friend she believed to be the epitome of health. The story explores themes of aging, healthcare, societal pressures on women, and corporate greed. The investigation takes Tish through a web of pharmaceutical cover-ups and murder as she delves into the truth behind seemingly "natural" deaths. The novel is characterized by Ehrenreich's signature wit and social commentary blended with a fast-paced mystery plot.