The backdrop of a mystery, the world in which the action takes place--the scenery so to speak--has the potential to be as important as character or plot. Indeed, if painted vividly enough it can become a character itself; or it can determine plot. It can set a mood, create an atmosphere. It can add richness and color.
Julie Smith in Writing Mysteries, edited by Sue Grafton, 2002
Julie Smith in Writing Mysteries, edited by Sue Grafton, 2002
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