Anyone know any novels where the MC's plans are sometimes or usually unknown to even the reader, but when revealed, makes the reader go "holy shit."
The Lazy King - MC doesn't seem to be doing anything, but little by little you find out pretty much everything was manipulated by him in some regard.
Yeah. That was a very good read. I really like how the novel doesn't really focus too much on him, yet the plot completely revolves around him. Didn't really like the ending, though.
Seconding this recommendation! And I would also like to recommend my novel which was heavily inspired by the MC's of CoTE and The Mentalist which are both world-class schemers. Occidendum Thank you if you decide to give it a read!