Murder in a Mill Town

The setting feels vivid and immersive, making me wonder if it was based on a real place or entirely imagined. How did the author craft such an authentic atmosphere?

While I appreciated the world-building, I found myself wanting more focus on the mystery. Was this balance intentional to deepen the story's realism?

The gradual reveal kept me guessing, but I’m curious whether the clues were mapped out beforehand or evolved organically during writing.