Déjà Mort: Roman Gothique Californien

The landscape feels almost like a character itself—how did the author decide to use setting to heighten the sense of despair and decay?

His flaws and struggles felt raw and real, but I wonder if that made it harder to root for him at times. What was others’ experience with his character?

The story’s suspense kept me hooked, but the philosophical moments made me pause. I’m curious how the author balanced these elements during writing.