Death on the Boardwalk

The setting feels so vivid and charming—I'm curious if the town is based on a real place or purely fictional. Did this influence the story’s tone?

I enjoyed the character interactions, but the middle dragged a bit. Was that intentional to build suspense or a pacing choice?

It’s a refreshing twist to have a cozy mystery that doesn’t get too dark. How did that tone influence the plot and character development?