Sugarplum Dead

The festive setting added such warmth, but I wondered what inspired the choice to intertwine holiday spirit with suspense. Did the setting influence the plot more than expected?

It’s rare for mysteries to feel so comforting, especially with the holiday backdrop. Did the cozy tone affect how suspenseful the story felt for others?

Her personality and relationships felt so authentic and seasonally appropriate. I’m curious if her traits were drawn from real experiences or purely fictional choices.