What happens when ambition meets deception… inside one of the most elite institutions in the world?

In this episode, I'm joined by author J. R. Thornton to discuss his literary thriller Lucien.

Set against the backdrop of Harvard University, the novel follows a gifted artist on a full scholarship who becomes entangled with a wealthy, enigmatic roommate — a relationship that spirals into manipulation, obsession, and psychological tension.

Drawing inspiration from real-life figures like Christian Gerhartsreiter and Adam Wheeler, Lucien explores identity, privilege, and the dangerous allure of reinvention.