Jakob Kerr - DEAD MONEY

In this interview, I chat with Jakob Kerr about Dead Money, his inspiration for this story, how his work in the tech industry informed this book, how thriller stories follow the money, his writing process, focusing on character development, and much more.

Jakob's recommended reads are:

1. Longmire by Craig Johnson
2. What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
3. The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

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