Deadly Spells

The blend of fantasy and crime feels seamless, but I wonder how much was planned versus discovered during writing. Did the magic system influence the plot twists?

There were several detailed scenes that seemed to build the world, but I found myself eager for more action. Was this a deliberate choice to deepen character development?

The atmosphere is so vivid and immersive — I’d love to know if the city was based on a real place or if it grew entirely from the author's imagination.