Simone St. James, a bestselling author known for blending the supernatural with thrillers, dives into her latest novel, Murder Road. She discusses the eerie setting of 1995, where a honeymoon turn gone wrong leads to a chilling murder mystery. The conversation explores the captivating pull of true crime, particularly for women, and how it serves as a lens for facing societal fears. Themes of isolation, the ethical dilemmas of helping strangers, and the haunting shadows of past traumas add depth to her storytelling.