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Always Bet on Death: The Griffin Knight Rises follows a sharp new detective transferred from Chicago to Long Island, who is thrown into a tangled web of casino politics, shady business deals, and buried secrets. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I wanted Griffin Knight to investigate a case in a different location. While I was inspired to create a book in a casino after having been in one myself multiple times, Casino Royale was another motivator to create this book. Rather than use Texas Hold ‘Em, I chose blackjack.
What were some of the emotional and moral guidelines you followed when developing Griffin Knight?
Griffin Knight is a morally good person. As a detective, he plays by the book and wants justice to be served. He’s not emotionally perfect, but he improves and adapts as he progresses in his career.
What were some of your inspirations as a writer?
A lot of movies and anime inspired me (old and new), such as Dirty Harry, Sherlock Holmes, Ace Attorney, and Solo Leveling.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?
Tangled Fates: An Ellie Graves Arcane Mystery will be released May 31st, 2025.
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After a woman is killed at the controversial Golden Avian Casino & Hotel, Griffin is pulled into a world of glitz, glamor, lust, and lies. The veneer of money and success hides the fact that behind-the-scenes, there are secrets, cover-ups, and illegal actions at every turn. Luckily, he’s not working this case alone. At his side, helping him navigate through the treacherous waters is Detective Trenton Barnes. During the course of the investigation, Trenton steps into the role of Griffin’s mentor, initiating a friendship that will last a lifetime.
If they can’t solve this case soon, there will be even more victims left in the killer’s bloody wake.
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