Quarry

His layered motivations make him both a villain and a reflection of darker human impulses. I wonder what inspired the author to craft such a conflicted protagonist.

The story seemed to take a breather before ramping up again. Was that a deliberate choice to build tension or just natural flow?

The gritty, hardboiled atmosphere really immerses the reader. I'm curious what inspired the stylistic choice to keep the mood so dark and intense throughout.