Where the Shadows Lie

The stark landscape adds so much atmosphere to the story. I wonder if the author has personal experience with the area or if it was created purely for mood.

It felt like the story took some time to build momentum, but I was still hooked on the characters' motives. How did others experience the flow of the plot?

The balance between the crime and the detective's internal conflict added depth, but I'm curious whether that was planned from the outset or developed during writing.