Murder In Thrall

The story took a slight detour into character backstories, which made me wonder if that was to deepen the mystery or slow the tension. Was this intentional or just me?

The city felt so alive and integral to the story — I’m curious whether the setting was inspired by a real place or completely fictional.

The clues were subtle but well-hidden, making the resolution feel satisfying yet unexpected. Did others see it coming or was it a complete shock?