L'instant zero

The story's tension feels so real and urgent — I wonder if the author drew from real-world events or crafted a completely fictional scenario.

The characters often make questionable choices, which made me question what I would do in their position. Was that intentional to reflect real espionage dilemmas?

The pacing kept ramping up, but I wonder if the story was planned with this rhythm from the start or if it evolved during writing.