Das Flüstern der Schatten

The setting in China feels so vivid and integral to the story. I wonder what inspired the choice to focus on cultural traditions alongside the crime elements.

The story's momentum dipped for me around the halfway point, but then picked up again. Was this intentional to build suspense or character depth?

The layered storytelling added depth, but I’m curious if the author planned this structure from the start or developed it during writing.