How did the author decide to build such layered characters in a fast-paced mystery?
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How did the author decide to build such layered characters in a fast-paced mystery?
Did anyone else feel the story's pacing shifted at certain points — was that intentional?
What inspired the setting of Los Angeles for this gritty crime story?