Dirty Martini

The blend of humor and suspense feels unique—did the author set out to create this contrast intentionally or did it evolve naturally during writing?

The main character's flaws make him feel more real, but I wonder if that made it harder to root for him at times. What was the author aiming for with this approach?

Some chapters kept me on the edge, while others gave a breather with witty lines. Was this deliberate to mimic real crime investigations or purely for storytelling flow?