The Olympics are meant to unite the world—but what happens when global politics, terror threats, and hidden agendas collide beneath the surface of the Games?
In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, host Erin Egnatz sits down with author and former Olympic journalist Joe Battaglia to discuss his gripping thriller Beneath the Rings. Drawing from years covering the Olympics and international sports for NBC Olympics and major media outlets, Joe dives into the inspiration behind the novel, the realities of global sporting events, and the terrifying “what if” scenarios that fuel the story.
The conversation explores:
• The transition from journalism to novel writing
• Real-life Olympic experiences that inspired the book
• Geopolitical tension and international sports
• Creating Nova, a powerful female investigative journalist protagonist
• The hidden politics behind the Olympic movement
• Why Beneath the Rings feels so cinematic
• Possibilities for a future film or streaming adaptation
If you love political thrillers, Olympic stories, conspiracy fiction, journalism, or cinematic suspense novels, this episode is for you.
Follow Joe Battaglia:
Website: BooksByBattaglia.com
Instagram/X: @joebattaglia75
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