Hidden in Smoke

The city’s gritty atmosphere really anchors the story, but I wonder if the author drew from personal experience or research to craft such an authentic backdrop.

I found myself wanting more urgency, but maybe that was to build tension. Curious if the author aimed for that, or if it was a natural part of the story development.

The internal conflicts added depth, but I wonder what inspired the specific choices to make the characters so morally complex.