How did the author decide to balance humor and suspense in this crime story?
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Three-Card Monte

Three-Card Monte
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How did the author decide to balance humor and suspense in this crime story?
Did anyone else feel like the small-town setting added a layer of charm and complexity?
What inspired the use of the 'Three-Card Monte' as a metaphor in this mystery?