A Word with the Dead

The story feels very grounded in police work but also emotionally engaging. I'm curious if that was a deliberate choice from the start or something that evolved during writing.

There was a stretch where the focus on investigation details increased, which made me wonder if that was intentional to build tension or just a natural part of the process.

The atmosphere felt very authentic and immersive. I'd love to know whether the author drew from personal experience or extensive research.