Balance Between Characterization and Plot

Expanding Characterization in a Plot-Driven Thriller

Plots drive the Nick Temple Files. A recent review of Switchback even noted the emphasis on “plot-plot-plot.” That’s a fair observation and one that tracks with my intent when I write the books. Most of the characters in the series are not deeply developed. One concern driving that choice is keeping anything that gets in the way of the plot to a minimum. However, credible characters assist the movement of plot along in ways that are also credi...