In wankel evenwicht

Her characters often feel like real people with complex motives. I'm curious about her process for creating such depth amidst the detective plot.

The story seemed to take a breather before ramping up again. I wonder if this was to develop character or atmosphere, or if it just happened naturally.

The landscape and local details add so much flavor. I'm interested in whether the setting was based on a real place or crafted from the author's imagination.