Bryant & May and the Burning Man

The setting feels so rich and layered, almost like a character itself. I wonder what inspired the integration of historical elements into the plot.

While I loved the character development, I felt the story dragged a bit — was that intentional to build suspense or just a natural part of the narrative?

Their personalities are so distinct and quirky, and I’m curious whether they were inspired by real detectives or entirely fictional creations.