独立記念日の殺人 (ミステリアス・プレス文庫)

The holiday setting adds such charm, but I wonder if it was planned from the start or evolved naturally during writing.

The community dynamics really brought the story to life, making me wonder how much of it was inspired by real small towns.

The festive atmosphere contrasted so well with the darker elements of the plot—was this contrast deliberate or just a happy coincidence?