Robert B. Parker's Angel Eyes

Fans have strong feelings about the original books, so I wonder how Atkins approached honoring Parker’s legacy while making it his own.

The story seemed to take a breather before ramping up again — was that a deliberate choice to build tension or just how the plot evolved?

The characters often operate in gray areas, which made me question what I would do in their place. Does this ambiguity make the mystery more compelling?