Ask the Author: Mitchell Lanigan
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Mitchell Lanigan
Currently I am working on book three Playground:London
Mitchell Lanigan
My inspiration to write often stems from everyday life—observing people and places and the complexities of their interactions spark my creativity. Reading across genres and watching real-world events unfold keep my mind engaged, prompting me to imagine what might be happening behind the scenes, often inspiring new story ideas.
Mitchell Lanigan
The genesis of Playground: Cyprus is a mix of diverse threads, each vibrant with its own story. This novel sprang from the fertile ground of friendships forged under the Cypriot sun, places I've meandered through, and cafes where I've sipped strong coffee while watching the world whirl by for many years.
The essence of the story taps into the universal allure of 'what if?' What if one day, in the most unexpected of moments, you stumbled upon a fortune in mafia cash? Would you pocket it? And more intriguingly, what would it cost you—not just in sleepless nights but in the fabric of your reality? This book digs into the lives of seemingly average individuals who are faced with life-altering choices, exploring the thrilling yet dangerous ripple effects of their decisions.
But there's more to it than meets the eye. As our characters navigate their suddenly complicated lives, they're unaware of the larger forces at play, ensnared in a web of intrigue that spans beyond their understanding. It's a world where spies mingle with the unsuspecting, where one wrong move could be your last, and where the surface story is just the tip of the iceberg.
The book is about how ordinary people react when thrust into extraordinary circumstances, and the personal transformations that follow. It's a bowl of suspense, seasoned with espionage and stirred by the everyday person.
And for those who find themselves drawn into the world of Playground: Cyprus, there's more to come. These characters, this tangled dance of fate and choice, will continue in Playground: Ukraine, releasing later this month. It's a sequel that promises to dive deeper and push the boundaries of what our heroes thought possible. Stay tuned, as the adventure is just beginning.
The essence of the story taps into the universal allure of 'what if?' What if one day, in the most unexpected of moments, you stumbled upon a fortune in mafia cash? Would you pocket it? And more intriguingly, what would it cost you—not just in sleepless nights but in the fabric of your reality? This book digs into the lives of seemingly average individuals who are faced with life-altering choices, exploring the thrilling yet dangerous ripple effects of their decisions.
But there's more to it than meets the eye. As our characters navigate their suddenly complicated lives, they're unaware of the larger forces at play, ensnared in a web of intrigue that spans beyond their understanding. It's a world where spies mingle with the unsuspecting, where one wrong move could be your last, and where the surface story is just the tip of the iceberg.
The book is about how ordinary people react when thrust into extraordinary circumstances, and the personal transformations that follow. It's a bowl of suspense, seasoned with espionage and stirred by the everyday person.
And for those who find themselves drawn into the world of Playground: Cyprus, there's more to come. These characters, this tangled dance of fate and choice, will continue in Playground: Ukraine, releasing later this month. It's a sequel that promises to dive deeper and push the boundaries of what our heroes thought possible. Stay tuned, as the adventure is just beginning.
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