Malicious

The story moves so quickly, and I wondered if this was a conscious choice to mirror the urgency of the plot or if it evolved naturally during writing.

I was intrigued by the villain's actions but felt like their backstory could have been richer. What did others think about their complexity?

The story feels very rooted in a specific environment that adds to the tension. I'm curious if Patterson drew from real locations or created a fictionalized version.