Part of the reason for not writing for many weeks was that I was sick, but also, I had come to a stop while trying to think of new ways to kill the remaining victims. After the horrific multi-death event for victims 6, 7 and 8 (+ one wife) I was ‘burnt out’ with murderin’ folks. The book went on its holidays and I started on some other non-writing activities.
Now though, I have had a good think, as I want to get this book finished. I need 3 more murders. Remember, the book ending is 100% written, so I am looking for the ‘bit in between’ to complete ‘The Help’.
I have them, now…
Murder number 9 will involve a fitness complex in the underground level of the Merriman’s London mansion and will centre on the sauna. This latest death will badly affect Audrey as it is her only son.
Victims 10 and 11 will perish in a house fire. I have still to decide where the house will be – it has to be somewhere that Jamie can get to of course without raising any suspicion.
That will bring to a close the 11 murders James / Jamie agreed to complete, to teach the Merrimens the ultimate and final lesson.