A Silent Usurpation

While writing "Silent Usurpation", I set out to create an urban suspense novel that combines in-depth intellectual battles with probing questions about human nature. I have a strong interest in criminal psychology and behavioral analysis, and have read widely in these fields. I have also paid particular attention to books and screen works about high-IQ crimes, drawing inspiration from them.

In the course of writing, I was inspired by several excellent works. For instance, Zhong Yu’s "Master of Psychology" series portrays gripping psychological battles between psychologists, criminal investigators, and high-IQ patients with mental disorders. Its approach of linking bizarre cases with psychological elements such as deep hypnosis and subconscious manipulation, as well as its attempt to blend Freudian theory with criminal psychology, gave me valuable reference points. Meanwhile, in the "Psychological Crime" series, Lei Mi draws on his professional background as a teacher at a police academy to weave specialized knowledge of criminal psychology, law, and criminal investigation naturally into the story and create memorable characters. His works also prompted deeper interpretations of justice and discussions about the boundaries between morality and law, both of which influenced the direction of my writing. Zhou Haohui’s "Evil Hypnotist" trilogy depicts the battle between good and evil among hypnotists and explores how hypnosis can be used to manipulate others. His “Criminal Investigator Luo Fei” series also handles high-IQ crime suspense with great skill, and gave me plenty of inspiration.

I hope "Silent Usurpation" will not only give readers a tense and thrilling experience, but also inspire some reflection on the depths of human nature, family trauma, and the manipulation of social perception.