Darkwater Cove

The atmosphere is so vivid and almost claustrophobic—I'm curious if the author based it on a real location or created it purely from imagination.

It seemed like the story took time to explore the characters' pasts, which added depth but also made me wonder if it was a deliberate choice to build tension.

The suspense kept me hooked, but I also loved getting to know the characters on a deeper level. Was this balance something planned from the start?