Goodreads asked Jennifer S. Alderson:

What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

Jennifer S. Alderson A vacation to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (Spain) provided the perfect setup for a murder/theft mystery. Our two-week trip ended in drama as a hurricane was bearing down on the island the morning we were to depart. The island’s only airport was already closed so several airplanes full of guests were rushed by bus then speed boat to the larger, main island of Tenerife. When we arrived we were told only three hundred of us could catch the last flight off the island before that airport closed! In the ensuing chaos – baggage thrown around, fist fights between those wanting to get on and a rush of security personnel to help calm the situation - my husband and I got pushed into the plane’s gangway and snagged seats. Those who didn’t get onto the flight ended up being stranded there a week. At the time, my husband and I talked about how this reminded us of an Agatha Christie setup; it really did seem to be the perfect moment to murder someone or steal their valuables.

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