Hidden Bones

The atmosphere felt so tense and lived-in, I wonder if the author based it on a real place or created it from imagination. How did the setting influence the story's mood?

The detective's backstory added a lot of depth, but also made some scenes feel more intense. Did this make the mystery more gripping or did it slow the pacing for others?

The twists felt satisfying but fair, which is so hard to pull off. I'm curious about the process behind planting clues without making the ending obvious.