What inspired the choice to set the story against the backdrop of a small community?
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What inspired the choice to set the story against the backdrop of a small community?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that part of building tension?
How did the author decide to portray the detective's internal struggles — were they based on real cases?