The Inner Circle

The atmosphere feels so authentic and immersive. I'm curious whether the author drew from real places or crafted a fictional backdrop to heighten the suspense.

The plot had such a compelling start and ending, but the middle chapters seemed a bit slower. Was this intentional to build tension or a personal pacing choice?

Balancing character development with the plot kept me hooked. Wondering if these choices were planned from the beginning or evolved during writing.