L'Épreuve du Silence

The mix of suspense and romance in Silence Fallen felt perfectly paced. I'm curious how she planned these emotional beats to keep readers hooked.

The details about different shapeshifter clans and their politics added so much depth. Was this all mapped out from the beginning or developed as she wrote?

The urban setting really enhances the paranormal elements. I wonder if the city is based on a real place or completely fictional, and how that influenced the story.