What inspired the choice to set this mystery in a small town with a dark secret?
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What inspired the choice to set this mystery in a small town with a dark secret?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle — was that intentional to build suspense?
How did Ed McBain approach crafting such a compelling detective character?