Krumm war sein Stock (Detective Inspector Declan Walsh Krimi 19)

The main character's ambiguous morality added depth to the story, making me wonder what inspired the author to explore these shades of gray.

There were moments where the story felt a bit slow, but it seemed to build towards the climax. Was this intentional to develop characters or atmosphere?

The backdrop felt so atmospheric and integral to the plot. I'm curious whether the setting was based on personal experience or purely fictional creation.