Good as Dead

The plot kept me guessing, but I wonder what inspired the idea of unreliable narrators and mind games in this narrative.

The story felt like it was ramping up, but the middle chapters seemed a little slower. I'm curious if that was a deliberate choice by the author.

I loved getting to know the characters, but at times I wondered if the focus on their psychology overshadowed the plot. What do you think influenced this approach?