Mr Monk und seine Assistentinnen

Their interactions added a new layer to the story, balancing Monk's quirks with fresh perspectives. Did anyone else find this partnership refreshing or a bit chaotic?

The show and previous books have a dedicated fanbase, but I wonder what made the author choose this specific case for this book.

The story seemed to take time to develop the relationships and clues, which made the resolution even more satisfying. Was that intentional to build suspense?