Terry Anderson's Blog: The Nightmare Behind "Open Case"

Hey everyone,
​With Open Case: The Mississippi Serial Killer out in the world, I wanted to share a little bit about where the seed for this story came from.
​Being born and raised in Mississippi, I wanted to capture that dark, eerie Southern backdrop the kind of small-town atmosphere where everybody thinks they know their neighbors, but secrets are lurking just beneath the surface.
​When I sat down to write this, I didn't want to tell just another routine crime story. I wanted to dive into the psychological dread of a killer moving through familiar woods and quiet streets, putting the people closest to the main character directly in the crosshairs.
​As a writer, I usually let the story guide me as I go rather than sticking to a rigid outline. That meant as the tension ramped up on the page, I was feeling the suspense right along with the characters. Writing the twists into this book kept me on the edge of my seat, and seeing readers react to those high-stakes moments has been incredible.
​If you’ve already picked up a copy, thank you so much for the support! Drop a comment below and let me know what part kept you turning pages late into the night.
​If you haven't jumped in yet, Open Case: The Mississippi Serial Killer is available now on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and free on Kindle Unlimited!