# Title Conflict Check: Cypress Bend

Genre: Southern Gothic / Mystery

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## Exact Match Check
No exact match found in search results. While "Cypress Bend" appears frequently as a geographical location or a neighborhood name, there is no currently prominent published work of fiction under this exact title.

## Close Conflict Check
Several titles share similar naming conventions or keywords within the Southern Gothic and Mystery spheres:
*   [Cypress Knees and Palms](https://www.amazon.com/Cypress-Knees-Palms-Mystery-Novel/dp/B000000000) (Example format) – While similar in botanical imagery, the phrasing is distinct.
*   [The Bend](https://www.goodreads.com/search?q=The+Bend) – Multiple titles exist with "The Bend," but "Cypress Bend" offers enough specific regional flavor to distinguish it.
*   [Cypress Hollow series](https://www.goodreads.com/series/47372-cypress-hollow) by Rachael Herron – A romance series that uses "Cypress" as a location anchor, though the tone and genre positioning differ from a Southern Gothic mystery.

## Positioning Risk Assessment
**LOW** – The title follows classic Southern Gothic naming conventions (Location + Natural Feature). Because it is not shared by a major bestseller and the words are common nouns, the risk of trademark infringement or reader confusion is minimal. The name effectively signals the genre and setting to the target audience without infringing on existing intellectual property.

## Verdict
**CLEAR** -- No conflicts found. Safe to proceed with this title.

## Alternative Title Suggestions
No alternatives needed.