The Crooked Street

The neighborhood's atmosphere feels almost like a character itself. I'm curious whether the author based it on a real place or created it to heighten the suspense.

The line between good and bad was so blurred that I kept second-guessing my assumptions. Did the author intentionally make some characters morally grey to keep readers guessing?

There were moments where the story slowed down just enough for reflection but never lost momentum. I'm wondering if that pacing was planned or evolved during writing.