Noirs Baisers (Seuil Policiers)

The setting feels so authentic and immersive—was that based on extensive research or personal experience? I'm curious how much of the history was planned versus developed during writing.

His internal conflicts added so much emotional weight, but I wonder if that was Mosley's intention or just my interpretation. How did others relate to his journey?

The vibrant yet challenging environment really shaped the narrative. I'm interested in whether the author was inspired by real events or was imagining this world from scratch.