{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/6a0b619ccdab12b21ca6c255?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jack Jordan on Deception, Deadlines and Moral Dilemmas","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Quick Book Reviews</em>, Philippa chats to bestselling thriller author Jack Jordan about his brand new novel, <em>Deception</em> — a tense, addictive thriller that asks one terrifying question:</p><p><strong>How far would you go to save your child?</strong></p><p>Jack discusses:</p><ul><li>the inspiration behind <em>Deception</em></li><li>writing high-stakes moral dilemmas</li><li>balancing relentless tension with emotional depth</li><li>why readers become emotionally involved in his books</li><li>the pressure of deadlines and perfectionism</li><li>TV adaptations of his novels</li><li>working with Elisabeth Moss on the adaptation of <em>Conviction</em></li><li>how his books became known for their impossible ethical questions</li></ul><p>Philippa and Jack also talk about:</p><ul><li>dream and nightmare writing locations</li><li>writing while emotionally “living” the scenes</li><li>airport chaos as the ultimate writing nightmare</li><li>thriller pacing and giving readers room to breathe</li><li>the importance of book cover design</li><li>reader bookshelves and collectible editions</li><li>why Jack rewrites drafts obsessively before anyone sees them</li></ul><h2>About <em>Deception</em></h2><p>Emma and Miles are desperate to save their son, who urgently needs life-changing surgery they cannot afford.</p><p>Their last hope is a mysterious organisation called <em>The Levels</em> — a dangerous competition where contestants commit escalating crimes for escalating rewards.</p><p>But they are not the only players.</p><p>As the stakes rise, <em>Deception</em> forces both its characters — and its readers — to confront impossible moral questions:</p><p><strong>What would you do to save the person you love most?</strong></p><h2>Topics Covered</h2><ul><li>Psychological thrillers</li><li>Moral dilemma fiction</li><li>Writing process and perfectionism</li><li>TV and streaming adaptations</li><li>Publishing deadlines</li><li>Crime fiction</li><li>Book cover branding</li><li>Working-class journeys into publishing</li><li>Reader communities</li><li>Thriller pacing</li></ul><h2>Memorable Moments</h2><ul><li>Jack describing writing deadlines as “life or death”</li><li>The Italian lakeside villa dream writing retreat</li><li>The airport nightmare writing scenario</li><li>“A panic attack in two covers”</li><li>Jack revealing nobody sees his real first drafts</li><li>The emotional intensity of writing thriller scenes</li><li>The revelation that <em>Deception</em> has been optioned for television</li></ul><h2>Biscuit Verdict</h2><p>Official writing fuel:</p><ul><li>Bourbons</li><li>Four-finger Kit Kats</li><li>Bonus points for accidental all-chocolate Kit Kats</li><li>Strong support for peanut butter Kit Kats</li></ul><p><strong><em><u>Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.</u></em></strong></p><p>📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com</p><p>📸 Instagram &amp; Threads:</p><p>@quick_book_reviews</p><p>🎵 TikTok: @quickbookreviews</p><p>🐦 X: @quickbookrevie3</p><p>🦋 Bluesky: quickbookreviews</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Philippa Hall"}