Most likely not. 'Murder in the Thirst' stories are often made up to engage and thrill the audience. They might draw inspiration from real events but are not strictly true.
I don't know who the author of 'the great thirst novel' is. There are so many novels out there and without more information, it's difficult to determine the author.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read a novel named 'the great thirst novel'. It could be about a character's intense longing or search for something, perhaps water in a literal sense if it's set in a dry or arid context, or it could be a metaphorical thirst for knowledge, power, or love.
I'm not sure specifically about 'the thirst novel' as I don't have detailed information about it. But it could be about survival if the 'thirst' is literal, meaning characters might be struggling to find water or resources in a harsh environment.