Close to the Bone

The setting feels almost like a character itself, immersing readers in a tough, unvarnished world. I wonder if MacBride drew from real-life places or crafted it entirely from imagination.

The lines between right and wrong often blurred, making me question what justice really means. Was this intentional to reflect real-world complexities?

His detailed depiction of investigative procedures and gritty realism made me curious whether his experiences shaped these elements deeply or if they were fictionalized for storytelling.