The Cleaner

The concept feels fresh and gritty, but I wonder what motivated the author to explore this line of work as a central theme. Did the idea come from real events or personal interest?

The protagonist's blurred lines between right and wrong added depth, but at times I wondered if this made him hard to root for. How did others interpret his choices?

The pacing kept me engaged, but I was curious whether the story's structure was mapped out from the beginning or evolved during writing.