Avid Readers Book Club (COMPLETED)

Book Highlight: Dungeon

Author : Ablazeisaleo

1. What would be alternative titles for you book looking in as a reader?

Ironically, I don't have an alternative title for my book, as most people decide upon the title of a book after setting up a story, while I made up a story after conjuring up the title, which is 'Dungeon'. Something struck a chord when I first stumbled upon that word, and thus I do not have an alternative title for my book.

2. What chapter is your favorite in terms of the most fun to write and the most important to the book

Chapter 11 would be my personal favorite when it comes to writing 'Dungeon'. The chapter has a fusion of scientific history and religion, which is an important element in my book. I took a lot of time writing that part, as though the history is fictional, I wanted it to sound as realistic and interesting as possible, and I feel like that chapter holds a special mystery that is even unknown to me.

3. What do you think is a plotline/writing method which sets your book apart?

I truly believe that it is the verse writing when it comes to the dialogues spoken by the antagonist in my book. I have stumbled upon many crime thriller books where there is a lot of action-packed dialogue, but I've never stumbled upon a book where the antagonist spends most of his time talking through rhyming verses, which I find to be a unique writing method that sets my book apart from the others.

4. What do you think readers tend to overlook that you wish more attention was given to, with regards to your book and otherwise.

Obviously the year in which the book is set. The story is set in the 2082's, which is actually 59 years from now, and thus the world we see now would be totally different then. Despite putting it in the blurb and in a small detail in Chapter 1, I still receive a lot of comments asking me how the protagonist gets offered the role of detective at the age of 17. I really hope that the year's emphasis gets taken into consideration, as it's very crucial while reading the whole book.

5. What do you want readers to take away from reading your book?

I hope that readers try to understand the consequences of looking at science and religion as two different paths without understanding that both paths lead to the same goal. Being a huge fan of Dan Brown's books, my writing takes a lot of inspiration from his books, and I hope that my readers take in all the positive vibes from my writing to their best.

6. Characters that you most resonate with

I think I would resonate with Bryan a lot. I usually place myself in his shoes and the given circumstances and then ask myself what I would have done if I were there, and thus his character seems more lively and more like the real me. I believe that his character might surprise the readers a bit, but as the story progresses, I believe that each and every reader will resonate with his character sketch a lot.

7. If your book is ongoing or if you are planning for a sequel, how much does the reader input affect your plot direction regarding characters

I'm planning a five-book series for Dungeon, and personally, I did falter a bit at the start about whether the sequel would really happen, as I was quite tensed about the user interface Dungeon's going to get, but surprisingly, within just 78 days since joining this platform, Dungeon's received almost 2k reads, which is a feat in itself. Considering the mass user interface it's getting, a sequel is obviously a gift to my precious readers, and my plans are to develop a new plot, new characters, and new settings for each of the four upcoming books rather than continuing the first story.

8. Do you think your book works better as a binge read or a chapter wise read or all the same

I think it depends a lot on the readers themselves. If I were a reader, considering that I'm a fast reader, I would definitely binge read it, but since my books contain a lot of history mixed with science flavored with a scent of religion, I would definitely ask the readers to take their time going through each chapter, as each and every word holds a clue to the upcoming chapters, and a single miss is a great loss.

9. Other than your current book, if you were to branch out, what genre would be the first in mind?

I think I would stick with the normal crime/psychology/thriller genre, as I've tried writing in other genres or, more recently, including them in my work, but unfortunately, it didn't work out that well, so all my writings would be written in my safe comfort zone, which is crime thrillers.

10. How would you pitch your story to a new reader

In the heart of 2082's Manhattan, where shadows dance with secrets, Bryan Adams, a reluctant hero, is thrust into a world where crime is a labyrinth, and justice is a perilous game. As a rookie detective, Bryan unravels a web of enigmas, from a mysterious council to an ominous legacy. The past intertwines with the present, casting doubts on mentors and allies, while a malevolent force pulls strings from the shadows.In "Dungeon," secrets are currency, and trust is a fragile illusion. As Bryan treads the fine line between hero and pawn, he must decipher the cryptic clues that bind him to an unspoken destiny. The journey to unravel the dungeon's mysteries will test his mettle, pushing him to the brink of darkness.Will Bryan emerge from the shadows victorious, or will he be ensnared by the very web he seeks to dismantle? "Dungeon" is a pulse-pounding thriller that plunges into the heart of the unknown, where every step forward reveals a deeper mystery, and the line between savior and prey blurs into a tantalizing enigma.

Thanks for the interview :)