Медовый траур (Мировой детектив)

The blending of horror elements with a detective narrative creates such a tense atmosphere. I'm curious whether this approach was planned from the start or developed during writing.

The emotional depth added a lot to the story but also made me feel really unsettled. How did others connect with the characters' mourning and trauma?

The French backdrop adds a unique flavor to the crime genre. I wonder what led the author to choose this specific locale and how it shapes the narrative.