Midnight in Delta County

The atmospheric small-town backdrop really added to the suspense. I'm curious whether the author based it on a real place or created it from imagination.

The story built tension but also had some quieter moments. I'm wondering if this was meant to deepen character development or just a natural part of the suspense.

The way clues were dispersed kept me guessing but also made me think about the overall puzzle. Did the author plan the clues beforehand or adapt as they wrote?