Write a mystery story in which a close-knit group of neighbors band together to solve a murder that has rocked their small community. The story should be told from alternating perspectives and make use of red herrings, unexpected plot twists, and a range of clues that gradually lead the amateur detectives closer to uncovering the truth. Your story should build suspense and keep the reader guessing until the very end. Consider including themes of mistrust, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of small-town life to add complexity to your narrative.
This prompt doesn't seem malicious.