Serenity (La serie de suspenso de Shelby Alexander nº 1)

The small-town atmosphere adds a layer of intimacy and tension. I'm curious if the author based it on a real place or created it from imagination.

The character development felt genuine, but some moments made me deeply empathize with their dilemmas. How did the author balance plot twists with character depth?

The story builds suspense but seemed to hit a lull before picking up again. Was this intentional to develop the characters more deeply?