How did Val McDermid decide to balance the dark themes with moments of hope?
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The Retribution

The Retribution
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How did Val McDermid decide to balance the dark themes with moments of hope?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that intentional?
What inspired the setting for this story? Did the author have a specific place in mind?