Cold as Ice

The town feels so authentic and lived-in — I wonder if the author based it on a real place or crafted it from imagination. How did the setting influence the story's tone?

The story took a few turns that felt a bit slow, but then picked up again. I'm curious if that was a deliberate choice to build suspense or develop characters more deeply.

The family dynamics added so much depth, but I wonder how much planning went into balancing the mystery with personal relationships. Did the secrets evolve during writing?