Trish asked Ellery Adams:

Why did you do what you did [spoilers removed]at the end of Killer Characters? It seemed so unnecessary, and spoiled a series I'd otherwise enjoyed. It's also left me wondering which character in which of your series you're going to do that to next.

Ellery Adams Olivia's life had come full circle from the first book. She returned to being a woman with lived with her dog and wanted to write a book. I wanted Rawlings to become a hero. I wanted to show the courage of the people who work in law enforcement and how they don't always walk away from dangerous situations. People get hurt in murder mysteries, and I don't take that lightly. Was it sad? Of course. Did you feel something? I believe you did. That's how I stay true to the story inside me. I write what will make people feel something. If you're looking to experience a range of emotions when you read, then my books will deliver. If you're looking for the same story told over and over with a tidy, happy ending, then my work may not be for you. Luckily, there are plenty of safe, predictable novels out there. I read them at times as well, but I prefer not to write them.

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