Anatomy of an Alibi

The story makes it hard to tell who’s genuinely trustworthy and who’s hiding something. I kept changing my mind about the alibi!

The close-knit setting added layers of secrecy and tension. Wondering if the author based it on a real place or just crafted it for atmosphere.

The investigation scene dragged a bit, but I guess it was necessary to build suspense. Did others find this part frustrating or intentional?