Chad Boudreaux on Mob Justice, Chicago Organized Crime, and Writing Thrillers with Real DOJ Experience

What happens when a former Department of Justice attorney and Homeland Security investigator turns decades of real-world experience into gripping crime fiction?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with bestselling thriller author Chad Boudreaux to discuss his latest novel, Mob Justice. From resurrecting Chicago's legendary crime families to creating morally complex villains and authentic law enforcement investigations, Chad shares how his career prosecuting organized crime shapes every page of his novels.The conversation explores the balance between realism and storytelling, the challenges of writing cinematic action scenes, the influence of Robert Ludlum, researching hidden tunnels beneath Chicago, and why the best antagonists aren't purely evil. Chad also previews his upcoming thriller Borderfall and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process behind the Scavenger Hunt series.If you're a fan of crime thrillers, legal suspense, organized crime history, and character-driven fiction, this episode is for you.Topics include:Chad Boudreaux's career with the Department of Justice and Homeland SecurityWriting Mob Justice and the modern Chicago OutfitReal organized crime investigations vs. fictionBuilding compelling heroes and morally gray villainsThe research behind authentic crime novelsRobert Ludlum's influence on modern thrillersWriting action scenes that keep readers hookedA preview of Chad's next novel, Borderfall🎙️ Subscribe to Plot Twist Radio for conversations with bestselling authors, filmmakers, athletes, musicians, historians, and fascinating storytellers from every walk of life. Find Chad at his website here.