3:05

Synopsis

3:05 A 100-page murder mystery Setting: Maple Close, a friendly British neighborhood Inciting incident: 3:05 PM, five minutes after school ends Victim: Angie, owner of Gold Buns Main character: Eric (13–15), with his best friend Dan helping him investigate Detective: Alex Hidden killer: Martha, Angie's best friend of 30 years Big clue: Angie's unfinished letter Chapter structure (100 pages) Chapters 1–5: The murder and the first investigation. Chapters 6–10: The diary, threatening letters, and growing suspicion. Chapters 11–18: False suspects, hidden evidence, and Tom becoming a suspect. Chapters 19–25: The rifle discovery, Martha's lies, and the courtroom finale.