Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis

The sense of community and local charm really shine through. I'm curious whether the town is based on a real place or entirely fictional.

The lighthearted tone kept things fun, but I wondered if the humor might undermine the tension for some readers. What was others' experience with the tone?

The pacing felt smooth, with just enough clues sprinkled in. I'm interested in whether this was planned from the start or evolved during the writing process.