I came across a story in the Detroit Free Press yesterday. It really put me in mind of my novel, Meridian. If you have a few moments, I encourage you to read the article. It has all the classic elements of the "Northern Gothic" I was aiming for in Meridian. A tale like this reminds us that murder is not just a problem for big cities. The motivations of anger and betrayal and revenge can be found where even a few hundred people live.
Free Press Story On Murder In The UP